[CR]Strange Tube?

(Example: Framebuilders:Norman Taylor)

From: <Carb7008@cs.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 00:52:47 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Strange Tube?

While cleaning-up the Stella frame I found a strange tube inside of the seat-tube. The tube is approximately 8" long and located 5" up from the BB and 9" down from seat-post opening. The tubing has a wall thickness of about 1/8" and is made of steel. Its not swaged on the end, just straight tubing so I doubt its a remnant seat-post.

I'm tempted to remove or attempt to dislodge the tube but maybe its there for a purpose. Anyone ever seen or heard of this? I will take it to our local frame-maker tomorrow for his assessment as well.

Jack Romans
Sacramento, CA