Tyre clearance looks a bit marginal, the filing around the brake hose ports could be better, and I've no idea what's happened with the brazing between the chainstay.
Christ, that is not clearance. Bet it rubs.
I suspect you're right, even if it is laterally rigid.
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Tyre clearance looks a bit marginal, the filing around the brake hose ports could be better, and I've no idea what's happened with the brazing between the chainstay.