On Thu, 1 Apr 2004 03:18:44 +0000 (UTC), ldomain
(Thomas Arneberg) wrote:
Rick Onanian wrote:
If you're that happy with it, and emotionally attached, why not just
have the frame repaired? If it's steel, any welding shop could

into -- they said it couldn't be repaired, even with welding.
The old frame is Reynolds 531 -- is that steel? (Please excuse

A bit of googling reveals that it is steel alloy with manganese and
molybdenum, I think. Apparently, it must be brazed or gas-welded at
a low temperature. I am speaking from almost complete ignorance on
the subject at hand, though.

my ignorance.) Any idea what it would cost to weld this?

It's worth a try if it will be cheap; all you've got to lose is a
frame.

The derailleur is also shot, and the rear wheel destroyed.

Well, that begins to make it discouraging. If you are quite attached
to the bike, it's still worth repairing.

Plus, I am thinking that MAYBE, possibly, advancements have been
made in bicycle design and construction in the last 22 years, and
it might be worth getting a newer touring bike. (I've been too
busy with a career and raising kids to notice, but that's a hunch. ;-)

I like a lot of the new tech, but some people specifically dislike
it. I suspect that more people like than dislike, but that's only a
guess.

Riders of touring bikes on other rec.bicycles groups are very happy
with the Jamis Aurora and Fuji Touring. Having a few more models to
search for might help you find what you want faster...
--
Rick Onanian