Norris Lockley wrote:
> Peugeot used its internal brazing methods to produce hundreds of
> thousands of cheap to mid-range frames and I can't recall any breakages
> in the frames I sold.
Working with the USA importer of Gitane in the early 80s, I do recall a few Gitanes of similar construction breaking, especially at the head tube/down tube joint.
On the other hand, my own minimal-fillet frame has lasted at least 12 years of regular use:
http://www.os2.dhs.org/
NB: bronze-brazed Ishiwata 022 tubing...
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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA