SD Fixed
03-12-04, 08:57 AM
Do you need the rear bridge on a bike, (considering I won't need a rear brake)?
Bicycle Mechanics - Frame question
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roadfix
03-12-04, 10:09 AM
I posed a similar question a while back when I was refinishing my Pista frame. I was thinking of getting rid of it to give it that sleek look. Everyone responding advised me not to, mostly due to compromised frame rigidity/structure.
George
George
SD Fixed
03-12-04, 10:55 AM
I posed a similar question a while back when I was refinishing my Pista frame. I was thinking of getting rid of it to give it that sleek look. Everyone responding advised me not to, mostly due to compromised frame rigidity/structure.
George
I've got a "spare" Bianchi frame that nearly matches my current one. I was thinking of running 27" wheels, fixed. But the bike won't fit them around the bridge. I suppose I could trim it out and have some local hack tack weld a piece of bar stock. It's gonna be a beater, tied up to the pier while I'm underway, commuter anyway. And I've got some celeste spray paint as well.
What thinks you George?
George
I've got a "spare" Bianchi frame that nearly matches my current one. I was thinking of running 27" wheels, fixed. But the bike won't fit them around the bridge. I suppose I could trim it out and have some local hack tack weld a piece of bar stock. It's gonna be a beater, tied up to the pier while I'm underway, commuter anyway. And I've got some celeste spray paint as well.
What thinks you George?
roadfix
03-12-04, 11:14 AM
What thinks you George?What say me? I think you should maybe find a cheap 700c rim.
George
George
SD Fixed
03-12-04, 11:27 AM
What say me? I think you should maybe find a cheap 700c rim.
George
:o
Well then. Mkay.
:D
George
:o
Well then. Mkay.
:D
BlastRadius
03-12-04, 11:31 AM
Where did you get the Celeste paint? Is it "official" Bianchi Celeste?
SD Fixed
03-12-04, 11:36 AM
I bought it from Bianchi.
John E
03-12-04, 11:38 AM
Hi William,
I vote for 700C, as well, because it will give you a wider choice of tyres.
I vote for 700C, as well, because it will give you a wider choice of tyres.
SD Fixed
03-12-04, 12:01 PM
Ironically, I have about 6 pairs of 27" tires and tubes from various bikes I've absorbed at thrift shops, and etc. And 4 sets of good rims.
BlastRadius
03-12-04, 04:47 PM
I bought it from Bianchi.
Oh... I guess that's a good place to find it. :D
Oh... I guess that's a good place to find it. :D
MichaelW
03-13-04, 05:26 AM
According to Tony Oliver, in his book "Touring Bikes", the bridges across the stays contribute hugely to the stiffnes and ridgidity of the rear triangle. The only riders who make do without them are some cx riders, because the bridge collects mud.
madpogue
03-15-04, 10:27 AM
Why are you blowing this Celeste green paint on a quasi-beater? That color just screams "Bianchi" (read: "steal me").
Rev.Chuck
03-15-04, 02:47 PM
Carefully cut it out, raise it a quarter inch or so,trim to fit, and rebraze it.