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A rear dropout snapped off three years ago, since welded back on, and then the front forks ended up like this:
shortly after I noticed a faint crack showing through the paint.
Some have said that the frame should be retired completely. If not, then I still need new forks for it and, realistically, most other components. It might not be worth it, I don't know.
I'm also considering just putting together a crude "touring hack" on a cheap hybrid frame I've got, I'd need to replace all components, though, so again perhaps not an economical option.
I've got a few sets of drops fit for use, but none with shifters, so they might not do for the hybrid conversion. Unless I can fit downtube shifters on it, perhaps.