Ahh, that stinks, but is probably not the end of the world. Usually rust just occurs at the surface, and can only over time eat through metal as the iron oxide layers progressively flake off.
1) I don't see any obvious cracking from when I looked at the photo. I think it would be worth taking some sandpaper to the rust and see if it extends into the metal or if there is actual cracks. If the rust is only at the surface, I think the cheap and easy solution would be to remove the rust with some sandpaper, and spray that area with some rust-converting primer to protect the bare metal. 2) It's probably fine to ride. The kickstand braze isn't a structural support. The majority of the strength will come from the the lugged bottom bracket and the triangulation between the seat tube/seat stay. If anything, the kickstand plate will add some bracing. Note on the local frame builder's response: Also, I don't understand why this would be a difficult repair, you'd just need to strip the paint in that area, angle grind or braze/melt off the existing kickstand plate, and braze on a new kickstand plate. A replacement stand plate braze on is all of $2.20 from framebuilder's supply. On Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:37:46 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > Hi All, > > I have this 2009 Waterford Atlantis but the kickstand plate is corroded > and cracked in two places: > > [image: 20260515_153040.jpg] > > I would like to have it fixed, if possible. I chatted with a local frame > builder who recommended I find a replacement piece entirely but noted it > would be difficult. I was expecting someone to be able to fabricate such a > part. Two questions: > > 1) is this safe to ride? Can't think of a reason it would not be, but I > don't think that much... > > 2) Is this something that could be repaired as is? Maybe contacting > Rivendell directly would be helpful? > > This is my first time dealing with such an issue, so I appreciate any > insight! > > Tailwinds, > > DF > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/336cce72-f76d-4ec3-a341-e7d8125d1b1bn%40googlegroups.com.
