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Forum: Framebuilders

Thinking about a custom frame? Lugged vs Fillet Brazed. Different Frame materials? Newvex or Pacenti Lugs? why get a custom Road, Mountain, or Track Frame? Got a question about framebuilding? Lets discuss framebuilding at it's finest.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Show us your builds

    Started by AllenG, 10-24-09 03:51 PM
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    just dank
    05-14-13, 01:55 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Building a Mixte

    Started by Cassave, 03-22-10 10:03 AM
    5 Pages •
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    • Replies: 103
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    ksisler
    05-13-13, 11:13 AM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: How to build a lugged steel frame, with pics

    Started by Cassave, 03-20-08 12:18 PM
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    • Replies: 265
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    georges1
    04-06-13, 12:26 AM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Frambuilder's Market Place

    Started by AllenG, 03-30-10 07:43 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,179
    notoptube
    12-13-12, 09:20 PM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Framebuilding Suppliers

    Started by mudboy, 10-15-11 08:12 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,838
    unterhausen
    08-21-12, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Former Framebuilding Sticky threads

    Started by AllenG, 03-30-10 07:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,233
    AllenG
    03-30-10, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  1. Cielo owners

    Started by agent pombero, 05-17-13 12:47 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 86
    Crankycrank
    05-18-13, 08:17 AM Go to last post

  2. Finding a framebuilder, I need a very, very small road frame.

    Started by nerobro, 05-16-13 01:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 250
    David Tollefson
    05-17-13, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  3. geometry formulas for first steel bike frame projects

    Started by Alfred31, 05-16-13 01:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 179
    Alfred31
    05-17-13, 12:26 PM Go to last post

  4. Soma Buena Vista vs. Rivendell Betty Foy

    Started by Amazonia, 05-08-13 02:54 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 321
    squirtdad
    05-17-13, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  5. Rob english bikes....pic

    Started by squirtdad, 05-16-13 11:18 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 142
    reddog3
    05-17-13, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  6. Hole in frame

    Started by Jbone78, 05-14-13 05:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 224
    Jbone78
    05-16-13, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  7. Any framebuilding supply sources in Canada?

    Started by FixedFiend626, 05-11-13 02:16 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 218
    FixedFiend626
    05-16-13, 08:43 AM Go to last post

  8. Look what I did to my press.

    Started by ftwelder, 05-16-13 03:48 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 118
    unterhausen
    05-16-13, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  9. center pivot steering, carbon fiber

    Started by beckieanne, 05-13-13 11:31 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 208
    beckieanne
    05-15-13, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  10. Designing a workshop

    Started by WestcoastPete, 04-29-13 10:13 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 432
    ftwelder
    05-15-13, 04:27 AM Go to last post

  11. Compromised Fork?

    Started by RapidRobert, 05-12-13 11:06 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 323
    FixedFiend626
    05-14-13, 09:07 PM Go to last post

  12. Couple quick questions.

    Started by seankanary, 11-28-12 06:30 AM
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    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 638
    ksisler
    05-13-13, 08:00 AM Go to last post

  13. Replacing Rear (Drive-Side) Dropout -- Cost?

    Started by JBHoren, 05-12-13 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 103
    unterhausen
    05-12-13, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  14. Does anyone know a supplier ...

    Started by ggodwin, 04-23-13 09:59 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 260
    ftwelder
    05-12-13, 07:09 AM Go to last post

  15. Friday is today

    Started by ftwelder, 01-25-13 04:30 AM
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    37 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 129
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    ftwelder
    05-12-13, 06:38 AM Go to last post

  16. media blast material and size?

    Started by calstar, 04-27-13 08:13 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 238
    DORNBOX
    05-12-13, 03:16 AM Go to last post

  17. Co-motion owners?

    Started by agent pombero, 05-01-13 11:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 187
    agent pombero
    05-11-13, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  18. What kind of heat treatment do steel frames go through?

    Started by klopste5, 04-23-13 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 329
    Falanx
    05-10-13, 02:38 AM Go to last post

  19. Not your average ovalized headtube

    Started by seanile, 05-02-13 08:52 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 403
    seanile
    05-09-13, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  20. Could a frame ever be designed to run a derailleur over cassette rather than under?

    Started by Standalone, 04-26-13 08:31 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 428
    ijsbrand
    05-08-13, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  21. 631 tubing...oversized or std?

    Started by Velognome, 05-06-13 08:17 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 190
    Velognome
    05-08-13, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  22. Drilling out a bottom bracket after a frame has been constructed ??

    Started by systemBuilder, 05-03-13 11:50 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 314
    ksisler
    05-08-13, 07:22 AM Go to last post

  23. Crack in BBlug

    Started by CMAW, 05-02-13 04:19 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 289
    CMAW
    05-06-13, 02:08 AM Go to last post

  24. Chain hitch?

    Started by clausen, 05-05-13 04:54 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 155
    Andrew R Stewart
    05-05-13, 08:47 PM Go to last post

  25. Rear Campagnolo dropouts

    Started by luvtotalk, 05-04-13 10:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 201
    JohnDThompson
    05-05-13, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  26. Custom Spicer for Tall Guy

    Started by Bardleyrichard, 03-14-13 10:30 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 538
    Bardleyrichard
    05-03-13, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  27. Broken Steel Rear Dropout

    Started by E_is_Chill, 03-19-13 11:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 443
    systemBuilder
    05-03-13, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  28. Another big frame

    Started by ftwelder, 04-26-13 05:54 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 367
    JonnyHK
    05-02-13, 12:02 AM Go to last post

  29. Your frame on paper: drawing to size?

    Started by Sexy_Lugs, 04-21-13 01:14 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 459
    calstar
    04-30-13, 10:54 AM Go to last post

  30. What's the difference between a 29er mtb and a dual sport hybrid?

    Started by Cfiber, 04-29-13 11:08 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 175
    ksisler
    04-30-13, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  31. Mouting bearing cup on a newly painted steel fork

    Started by Meper, 04-29-13 11:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 133
    Meper
    04-30-13, 05:38 AM Go to last post

  32. Difference between Supertherm and OX Plat?

    Started by calstar, 04-19-13 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 247
    trescojones
    04-29-13, 03:11 AM Go to last post

  33. Disk brakes on steel road frames - design considerations and traps?

    Started by JonnyHK, 04-21-13 11:48 PM
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    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 833
    MassiveD
    04-25-13, 07:50 PM Go to last post

  34. :: Lead Bikes ::

    Started by Patrick Bateman, 04-24-13 08:38 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 224
    ksisler
    04-25-13, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  35. Source for Boom Tubes???

    Started by ksisler, 01-31-13 06:36 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 561
    ksisler
    04-24-13, 09:47 AM Go to last post

  36. Re-using socket style dropouts

    Started by veryredbike, 04-17-13 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 299
    ksisler
    04-24-13, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  37. Building a disc capable fork

    Started by calstar, 03-19-13 07:15 PM
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    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 1,186
    awetmore
    04-23-13, 10:40 PM Go to last post

  38. Word's greatest frame builder?

    Started by ftwelder, 03-02-13 05:23 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 2,324
    SANTE POLLASTRI
    04-23-13, 08:12 AM Go to last post

  39. Brazing and welding sequence, how do you do it?

    Started by calstar, 03-26-13 08:18 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
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    tuz
    04-21-13, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  40. What characteristics make someone a good candidate for a custom geometry frame?

    Started by dwmckee, 04-06-13 08:54 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 382
    ksisler
    04-19-13, 10:10 PM Go to last post

  41. Bare/custom-color track frame recommendations (–$1000)

    Started by variatingcash, 04-19-13 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 129
    Six jours
    04-19-13, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  42. abrasive belt source

    Started by calstar, 04-09-13 04:36 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 287
    calstar
    04-18-13, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  43. Seatpost clearance tolerance?

    Started by IthaDan, 04-17-13 06:01 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 192
    IthaDan
    04-18-13, 11:16 AM Go to last post

  44. Frame #830

    Started by Andrew R Stewart, 11-02-12 07:24 PM
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    ftwelder
    04-18-13, 03:18 AM Go to last post

  45. Framesaver really necessary?

    Started by amdoo, 08-13-09 11:37 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,083
    Andrew R Stewart
    04-17-13, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  46. Immanent Frame Failure?

    Started by Wilfred Laurier, 04-07-13 02:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
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    Wilfred Laurier
    04-16-13, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  47. Need tips for bending chainstays

    Started by TiHabanero, 12-26-12 01:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 506
    tuz
    04-15-13, 06:44 PM Go to last post

  48. building my first frame please help

    Started by jhboyy7, 04-14-13 10:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 209
    ksisler
    04-15-13, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  49. 1-inch Tandem Fork crown

    Started by balindamood, 01-10-12 09:38 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 309
    ksisler
    04-12-13, 12:28 PM Go to last post

  50. Homemade flux?

    Started by TickTockToe, 04-10-13 07:16 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 241
    MassiveD
    04-11-13, 09:42 PM Go to last post
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