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@chriscofferson
is there enough carbon in the steel used in the bike frame in order to harden it? Doesn't look like there is any tempering colours on the steel.
Try and scratch the steel with a file. That will tell you if its been hardened or not.
What did you use to heat it?
I'd say you are fine.