I have a frame built out of True Temper Platinum OX (the USA 853 equivalent), the frame has the standard chainstay and seatstay bridges. Over the Christmas period I am going to send the frame to Bob Jackson in Leeds for a re-spray.
While its stripped of the paint I was thinking of getting them to move the two bridges closer to the BB and seat tube area to gain slightly more tyre clearance (the frame has plenty of width for fatter tyres but not for the extra depth they create). They have said that they can do this no problem (no technical problem) as they will cut and grind the old ones off and re-weld the new ones on.
As it’s a steel frame I’m not worried about the strength of the steel to cope with being re-welded, that’s fine. But will it affect the frames structural integrity, as I know the bridges are there for a reason, but I’m moving them, not removing them, I’m only talking about an inch, but how much of an effect will on the strength of the frame (btw this is a XC frame not a hardcore hardtail – and wont be subjected to drops, jumps etc).
Can anybody help and thanks in advance.
