Hello,

First time on the forums. My beloved 1987 Bridgestone MB-1 has finally broke (the one that came with drop bars stock). The chain side, chain stay tube has broken about 1 cm from the bottom bracket. I think there is some rust/ corrosion around the break. Is it worth having it welded back together? Or am I going to lose balance/frame strenght from doing so?

I bought it new and have ridden the hell out of this bike and have replaced every moving part at least three times over and quite a few other parts as well. As such it could very well have developed weak points else where on the frame. I will be buying a new bike once I wrap my brain around all the new technology and brands but if it is worth doing so, I would not mind keeping this one for nostalgia and occasional rides. Thoughts?