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Old 01-01-09 | 10:30 PM
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Help with possible cracks in brake bridge

I have a concern about cracks on this bike. I got the frame on CL about 3 months ago. It's a '88 Schwinn fixed conversion. The previous owner welded track ends on it and pulled shifter bosses etc off. He seemed like he knew his stuff and didn't just have welding as a hobby. It was painted when I got it and had a few nicks.
I built it up and have ridden it about 200 miles.

I noticed some cracks where the brake bridge meets the seat stays. I don't know if it's just the paint or the frame under the paint. Besides sanding off the paint to see for myself or taking it to someone that knows a lot more than I do, what can anyone tell me.
The bike rides fine but sometimes I think the front wheel does not look like it's going straight when I ride with no hands, like the rear of the tire might be off to the side a bit.

Also it looks like the brake bridge might be a bit higher on the non drive side. Maybe it was built that way since some things are not symmetrical.
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Old 01-02-09 | 12:03 PM
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its look like cracks in the paint. you might want to sand one to get a closer look. Does the wheel move like cones are loose ? if so yes the frame may be crack, the good news is it can be fix by a welder,and repainted.
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