After the work you've already done, surely it's gotta be worth sticking in a new downtube. Don't get rid, just come back to it when you've nowt to do, and feel the need for some fettling.
I think I'll stick to making new frames
@Hulsroy started
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After the work you've already done, surely it's gotta be worth sticking in a new downtube.
Don't get rid, just come back to it when you've nowt to do, and feel the need for some fettling.