Joined: Dec 2004
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From: austin/san antonio corridor
Bikes: a dozen or more at any given time. currently: pro concept pro, badd 24", hutch trickstar, looptail pk ripper, reynolds quad, 82 hutch pro racer, yamaha "a" model, matthews monoshock, and several more.
if the weld was done properly, the external glob doesn't really do anything for strength. the idea of a good weld is that proper penetration of the metal to be welded is achieved. so, if the weld was done properly, you may file away and your frame will not be weakened. was it a heat treated frame? welding messes up the heat treating and makes it weaker unless you re-heat treat it.
comprende?