Grimlock
02-14-06, 05:23 PM
I was just wondering if curved chain and seat stay tubes come bent from the tubing manufacturer or if they are custom-bent by each builder?
Framebuilders - Quick question about curved stays
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potus
02-14-06, 05:43 PM
both.
columbus offers s-bend stays. most tubing mfg. offer chainstays with one bend for mnt bikes.
and some people bend their own.
columbus offers s-bend stays. most tubing mfg. offer chainstays with one bend for mnt bikes.
and some people bend their own.
Grimlock
02-14-06, 05:50 PM
Good to know. Thanks for the answer.
Leif-fire-eater
02-14-06, 06:07 PM
I really like the look of curved chain stays. In my opinion you need a really tight sloping toptube
madmick
02-24-06, 08:49 AM
The only ciuly rear triangle I've ever seen were on frames built by Hetchins of North London Made for them [reputedly] by Reynolds. They were no better than standard tubing. and certainly did not withstand sideways twist. I suspect they weighed more