An update on the seat tube, just got it back from the shop the other day and there's no structural damage
. Not out of the box factory, but structurally sound and safe to ride as intended. Turns out it wasn't an oversized post that caused the issue, but an over height buddy that had run it with the post too high
, was the first question the metal guy asked and my heart sank when I remembered who I'd lent it to, I never thought to say don't raise the seat too high. I've put in a longer post, but won't be lending my vintage bikes out any more, certainly not if they're out of eye sight, was kind of dumb now that I think about it, was pretty worried I'd have to take it apart and hang it on the wall.
Thanks for all the help and input, this is a pretty awesome retro resource and community as I lurk around in the background. I'm not much for on-line posting, but maybe I'll put up my 12 Kona's of Christmas. It might not be quite 12, and totally nothing anyone hasn't seen before, but it's always fun seeing everyone else's, and kind of fun collecting and riding them.
Thanks again,
Merry Christmas from this side of the Commonwealth
