Quote Originally Posted by CGCINC View Post
Yes. I didn't have any problems doing it but I had to keep the majority of the heat on the mild steel while welding.... I used a 309L filler rod

Ok that's good to know. Thanks for the information. I ride mountain bikes at about the same frequency as you. I bought a Klein Palomino a few years back and it still looks like new. I don't know if that is good or bad. At any rate Happy Riding!