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01-26-06, 04:01 PM
Hey all -
I didn't find much when searching. My question is about using different stays for the left and right side seat stays. I'm planning on using heavier left stays and a gusset to counter disk brake forces (on a custom TIG'd steel trials bike). So...I'm wondering if my rear triangle will end up offset after welding. Ie if the two sides were to deflect the same amount inward post-weld, and the left side was significantly stiffer, it'd deflect the drive-side outward more when I stick the hub in, offsetting the whole shebang. Any experience or advice for countering this?
Thanks!
T&T
PS
I have an adjustable skewer (anywheres from 110 to 150mm) on my jig, so offset would be pretty easy to do.
I didn't find much when searching. My question is about using different stays for the left and right side seat stays. I'm planning on using heavier left stays and a gusset to counter disk brake forces (on a custom TIG'd steel trials bike). So...I'm wondering if my rear triangle will end up offset after welding. Ie if the two sides were to deflect the same amount inward post-weld, and the left side was significantly stiffer, it'd deflect the drive-side outward more when I stick the hub in, offsetting the whole shebang. Any experience or advice for countering this?
Thanks!
T&T
PS
I have an adjustable skewer (anywheres from 110 to 150mm) on my jig, so offset would be pretty easy to do.