Seat Tube/Top Tube Crack

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Airborne titanium frame fails at junction of seat tube and top tube.

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Service history unknown.

This is an unusual failure, and it is unclear why it broke here. Possible causes include accident, unsupported seatpost loads, weld contamination, or residual stress.


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