Paint could be better. Voodoo Bantu, Miyata Comp. Araya XC395 rim with Mythos Slick. I cannot notice any BB area flex, but I am not a power pedaler with only about 155lb. Clear coat peeled off right out of the box, so did the Reynolds 853 decal.
Welds are fine.
Pleased with the ride. A good buy if you are looking for a good steel ride at a reasonable price, but not a brand. Good weight, nice angles, way cheap. Just what I hoped to get, medium long top tube, very friendly feel and man - cheap cheap. I got mine with no stickers for a full stealth look.