Framebuilders - Hole in frame

So, I tried to pry a brazed eyelet off my frame and now there is a little hole. ******** I know. Its a vintage peugeot frame that I am trying to shave. Its going to be a fixed gear and I want to remove all the unnecessary braze-ons.

1. The frame is not worth it to bring to a professional to fix (the whole bike only cost $60) so what are my options? I was thinking of JB weld and filing/sanding it down. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

2. What is a better option for removing the braze-ons? Dremel and file down?

Thanks!

So, I tried to pry a brazed eyelet off my frame and now there is a little hole. ******** I know. Its a vintage peugeot frame that I am trying to shave. Its going to be a fixed gear and I want to remove all the unnecessary braze-ons.

1. The frame is not worth it to bring to a professional to fix (the whole bike only cost $60) so what are my options? I was thinking of JB weld and filing/sanding it down. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

2. What is a better option for removing the braze-ons? Dremel and file down?

Thanks!
Why even bother removing the braze-ons? As you've discovered, you're more likely to damage the frame by removing the braze-ons than just leaving them alone. Fill the damage you've already created with lead solder, file it smooth, and just leave the rest of it the way it is. Removing the braze-ons doesn't make it track frame; it just makes it a road frame somebody has buggered up in the name of fashion.

Removing the braze-ons doesn't make it track frame; it just makes it a road frame somebody has buggered up in the name of fashion.

Thank you! That`s much more polite than what crossed my mind. :D

Where is the hole? Assuming it's not in a critical area, put a sticker over it and ride.:)

Why even bother removing the braze-ons? As you've discovered, you're more likely to damage the frame by removing the braze-ons than just leaving them alone. Fill the damage you've already created with lead solder, file it smooth, and just leave the rest of it the way it is. Removing the braze-ons doesn't make it track frame; it just makes it a road frame somebody has buggered up in the name of fashion.

Lead solder like this? Applied with a solder gun?

http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=391535&Click=1014

As far as removing the braze-ons, Im not trying to make it a track frame. Im just trying to shave it for a nice clean look. Fixed gear conversion is all about minimalism and functionality. What is the point of having all these tiny brackets all over the bike when they will never be used?

the point is that fixed gear conversions are last year's fashion. Classic road bikes are next year's fashion. You'll be wishing you'd have kept that braze on's then. Nothing wrong with a few braze-ons.

the point is that fixed gear conversions are last year's fashion. Classic road bikes are next year's fashion. You'll be wishing you'd have kept that braze on's then. Nothing wrong with a few braze-ons.

Your error is assuming that Im building this for "fashion".

Regardless, I didnt ask for peoples opinion on conversions. I asked how to best remove braze-ons and fill this tiny hole. :thumb:

Lead solder like this? Applied with a solder gun?

http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=391535&Click=1014

No; you're unlikely to get enough heat from a solder gun. A propane/air torch and generic plumbing solder will work.


As far as removing the braze-ons, Im not trying to make it a track frame. Im just trying to shave it for a nice clean look. Fixed gear conversion is all about minimalism and functionality. What is the point of having all these tiny brackets all over the bike when they will never be used?
What's the point in removing them if they're not in the way and you damage the frame in the process of removing them?

If they bother you, sell the frame with the braze-ons intact and buy a frame without braze-ons.

Your error is assuming that Im building this for "fashion".

Regardless, I didnt ask for peoples opinion on conversions.
Aren't you the same person who wrote this?


Im just trying to shave it for a nice clean look. Fixed gear conversion is all about minimalism and functionality.

Sure sounds like fashion to me, especially when it comes at the expense of frame integrity.


I asked how to best remove braze-ons and fill this tiny hole. :thumb:And you got answers about why it is a bad idea. If a fad came up to make your car's look "cleaner" and "minimal" that involves removing the lug nuts from your wheels, do you suppose you'd get encouragement from professionals when you asked about the best way to go about this?

And yes, I *DO* ride fixed gear, and have for many years.

One frame I was fixing up had some rust issues. Specifically two of the cable guides were rusted through, causing them to collapse. They were removed by the use of a grinding wheel (dremel), and metal sand paper.

http://www.garberdesign.com/bike/campbuild2.jpg

http://www.garberdesign.com/ebay/trekFrame/12.jpg

But since, stopping is pretty important, they were replaced with stick on aluminum guides.

I kinda miss that bike *sigh*

http://www.garberdesign.com/bike/almostThere.jpg