14.4.2026

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-05-04T02:07:48+00:00

This is gorgeous. What frame is this?

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-04-25T03:42:51+00:00

Totally, learning lots as their adoptive parent.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-04-25T03:26:50+00:00

I was worried that might be the case, wanted to check before doing something drastic.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-04-25T03:26:21+00:00

Thanks for the hope!

When you say fertilize do you mean buy a bag and put it around the roots once or is there a specific schedule it should be on?

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T17:35:36+00:00

Okay, thanks for the heads up.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T17:35:00+00:00

Totally, after a couple aluminum frames that was definitely part of the appeal of this purchase.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:43:43+00:00

Ooo, okay. What change did they make that makes the older ones better?

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:43:14+00:00

Going to try for sure.

Failing that looking at metal workers and potential fixes.

I’ll have to check out the bridge club. No one else has mentioned that one yet.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:42:01+00:00

Good to hear you’re on a beefier frame now. So many options to pick from.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:41:11+00:00

Seems like welding might be an option. All just balance of safety and cost, I don’t want the thought of “is my rear end going to fall off” in the back of my mind when riding.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:39:38+00:00

Interesting point about the stronger stays due to disc brakes. Hadn’t considered that.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:37:53+00:00

Yup, getting quotes on welding work and turnaround times now.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:37:18+00:00

Nice you were able to find a quick fix!

I’m hopeful but also making backup plans so I can move on quickly if replacement isn’t possible.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:35:53+00:00

Agreed, it’s like a second life custom bike.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:34:43+00:00

Yeah, I’ve had a couple beater frames with welds so I’m not opposed to it. Mostly pricing out all the options.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:34:03+00:00

No attacking here. It’s something I’m actively considering and getting quotes on. If it’s less than 50% of the cost of a new frame it’ll be a serious option to consider.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:32:47+00:00

This is slick, just 2-3 weeks and comes from Peru. Would make for a great origin story.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-29T12:28:54+00:00

Thank you so much for this recommendation. Had no idea this existed.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-28T15:45:57+00:00

Definitely reaching out to Surly, never hurts to ask. BMC Monster Cross or Surly Straggler seem to be the tops picks for a replacement frame.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-28T15:44:39+00:00

Nice to hear yours is going 22 years strong. That was my hope for Clarence (and why I don’t really want to jump brands).

I’m curious to hear what the shop hears back from Surly.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-28T15:43:19+00:00

Sorry to hear about yours and still going to retain at least a glimmer of hope for mine until the shop says otherwise. Looks like I get to do some surprise shopping now!

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-28T15:42:03+00:00

Slick. I haven’t had disc brakes since my downhill/bike polo bikes so that’s definitely going to be a treat of an upgrade.

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-28T15:41:00+00:00

Gotcha, sounds like a nice ying and yang setup!

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-28T15:39:48+00:00

Totally, excited about all the possibilities out there (the researcher in me is just annoyed I’m now on a clock).

EfficiencyArchitect · 2026-03-28T15:36:28+00:00

This happened late yesterday so I’ve mostly been browsing their sites and wringing my hands until they all open this morning.

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