Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
What ovalized chainstay tube would any of you framebuilders suggest for a lugged frame? I'd like a stiff chainstay, weight is not a concern, tire clearance is. I would like 700x35 clearance. Reynolds offers the 725 FX2521 chainstay tube:17 x 30 oval, 0.9/0.6 wall thickness, 430 length. Any alternatives?
Barrett; Recommend selecting or narrowing down to a short list of the lugged bottom bracket fittings to your needs and then find what will fit into them... it may drive you to just one or two choices. Regarding the CS length... might want to consider 445mm length. May also want to consider some of the S shaped CS's to get you the tire clearance. Hope that helps/K