Bicycle Mechanics - Drilling Out an Ebike Frame?

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.

PDA

View Full Version : Drilling Out an Ebike Frame?

Cyclepath

09-09-03, 11:55 PM

The frame on this recumbent looks way overbuilt. I'm wondering to what extent it could be drilled out & still retain its structural integrity (i weigh 175).
How would you determine size of holes, spacing, & locations?

MichaelW

09-10-03, 05:21 AM

Looks all hole and no recumbent at the moment.

FLYBYU

09-13-03, 01:25 AM

Why would you want to drill the frame out? Not a good idea.

OneTinSloth

09-13-03, 05:36 PM

i'm with FLYBYU. drilling holes in bikes not only voids the warranties, but also weakens the frame. even if it looks overbuilt to you, manufacturers build things the way they do for a reason.