• I'm also in agreement with Winston. He left it quite open though and didn't seem too concerned.

    If the crack does get worse and I still want to ride it then yes I'll certainly get the tube replaced, mainly debating whether it'll look awful if I don't get the whole thing repainted, could maybe just ask his brother to clear coat (if that's possible) the raw tube while I decide.

  • I'm facing exactly the same dilemma with the chainstay on my falcon. What makes it even more difficult is that the chainstay is chromed and half of it painted...

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