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Forum: Framebuilders
07-30-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,522
Posted By Contour

Looks great man, working on my second bamboo bike...

Looks great man, working on my second bamboo bike as well. How or what tools did you use to make your miters?
Forum: Framebuilders
06-25-12, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By Contour

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-n3Iz4TVjPLQ/T-N...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-n3Iz4TVjPLQ/T-N19CfmjKI/AAAAAAAAASE/WdOHwrmEVlc/s512/downsized_0621021215.jpg

Finished bike, rides like a dream!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,096
Posted By Contour

258297

258297
Forum: Framebuilders
05-04-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By Contour

I used a 110mm Headtube, I could have used the...

I used a 110mm Headtube, I could have used the extra space that the 130mm would have provided but obviously I made due with less.



I ordered the head tube, drop outs, and bottom bracket shell...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By Contour

First frame build!

Hello all, some of you may be familiar with me but I've been posting sporadically building a bamboo bike over a long period of time. Well I finally got around to it and here is what I've got so far!...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,260
Posted By Contour

I've got a couple questions about your methods. ...

I've got a couple questions about your methods.

1st, how did you bond the bamboo to the other bamboo or metal components? Did you roughen the surfaces, how well?

2nd, Are you sure that there...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-07-11, 06:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,996
Posted By Contour

Hey guys, some of you may remember the thread I...

Hey guys, some of you may remember the thread I created a year or two back about bamboo. Well I'm back and still without a frame, however I will be building one soon. Now the part that may matter...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-08-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

Canaboo, can you explain what you mean by...

Canaboo, can you explain what you mean by sleeving and how you did this?

Old Goat, what style of jig have you built or decided that you want to build? I've been looking at this instructable ...
Forum: Touring
01-02-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,750
Posted By Contour

One thing you will want to do if you're still...

One thing you will want to do if you're still going to camp is reserve a spot for your dad to stay, every campsite with the exception of koa's I was at on the PCT were full up for cars etc but hiker...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-24-09, 01:11 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

Well I'm trying to get away with out a jig but do...

Well I'm trying to get away with out a jig but do you think the scratch build is better (a more precise final product)?
Forum: Framebuilders
12-23-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

Hey guys, I haven't given up on this project and...

Hey guys, I haven't given up on this project and plan to finish during my break between semesters.

The things I am currently thinking and wondering about are, which hemp fiber, raw, sliver, or a...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

That is very helpful. Would it be worth it, at...

That is very helpful. Would it be worth it, at least in your experience to build a small vacuum bagger that could be fit around the joints?

Also for linear strands is it best to alternate the...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

May be a silly question but what is the...

May be a silly question but what is the difference in pot life and working time? Also just another general question, do you let the previous layer completely cure then add the next layer? Or is the...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

Doesn't the carbon need certain tempatures to...

Doesn't the carbon need certain tempatures to cure, that was one thing I was concerned about, or is it just all resin's/epoxies in general? And is there any specific West Systems epoxy that you...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-09, 02:48 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

Thanks for the suggestions an comments everybody!...

Thanks for the suggestions an comments everybody!

Allen, how has the smoking worked out for you? Did you notice an improvement in protection from the treated and untreated pieces? I've been...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-21-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

Alright I'm going to reserve this first post and...

Alright I'm going to reserve this first post and update it with progress, tests, and results.


From Plant to product:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/the-jackal/1019091222a.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-21-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,221
Posted By Contour

Bambooo!

Alright after going through the previous threads I decided to make my own and maybe try to consolidate a the information into one place.

Just to preface, I'm not an experienced cyclist let alone...
Forum: Touring
10-18-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By Contour

You don't have to be so fit to do a tour as long...

You don't have to be so fit to do a tour as long as you're willing to go at your own pace. If you're wanting to do 100+ miles a day then I suppose you may want to train. Otherwise just go with the...
Forum: Touring
09-28-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,448
Posted By Contour

I'm 20 years old, just started biking for the...

I'm 20 years old, just started biking for the first time (aside from messing around as a kid 7-10 years ago) this spring. I had done 30 in a day, then a week later did 57. Then at the end of my...
Forum: Touring
09-05-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,372
Posted By Contour

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx163/taylorod/...

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx163/taylorod/0812091642.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-04-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,296
Posted By Contour

Really nothing special is needed to tour, I rode...

Really nothing special is needed to tour, I rode from portland to san francisco along the coast route in flip flops haha. I don't think I'm crazy despite what everyone said. I didn't die of...
Forum: Touring
08-30-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,187
Posted By Contour

On my coast trip i ate quite a bit of peanut...

On my coast trip i ate quite a bit of peanut butter and jellies haha. About half a loaf of bread and half to three quarters a jar of peanut butter (1lb jar). I also ate beef jerky and dinners...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 829
Posted By Contour

Well the bike (cross-check) is pretty new, about...

Well the bike (cross-check) is pretty new, about 3 week, so I didn't figure I'd need to change the tires already but I'll definitely check it out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 829
Posted By Contour

Terrible luck or bad tires?

Well last friday I decided to ride my bike a bit farther than usual, about 56 miles, at about mile 46 I had a flat (rear) from a small staple (one that you would expect in an office, not heavy duty...
Forum: Touring
07-21-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

Another question, will the stock tires on the...

Another question, will the stock tires on the Cross Check be adequate or should I replace them with something nicer?
Forum: Touring
07-20-09, 11:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By Contour

I will be heading from astoria to the san...

I will be heading from astoria to the san francisco area starting around aug 10th.


Asana where are you heading from Portland, Astoria or are you going south or west to the coast?
Forum: Touring
07-20-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

Oh I do plan on riding a lot before the time...

Oh I do plan on riding a lot before the time comes, I didn't mean to imply I don't and wont train.
Forum: Touring
07-20-09, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

Even if that were the case I don't know if it...

Even if that were the case I don't know if it would stop me. Its an adventure as much as tour for me and one that I feel I should really do. If I am in great pain I may shorten up the route a...
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 11:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

Well I'll have more than 15 days before school...

Well I'll have more than 15 days before school starts back up I just plan of 15 days of riding, if I find myself going slower I'll cut it short. To be honest I haven't ridden really much more than...
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

Would you guys consider ~1000 miles in ~15 days...

Would you guys consider ~1000 miles in ~15 days along this route to be manageable by someone w/out any experience in touring?
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 05:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

So it sounds like I'll need to check out the ACA...

So it sounds like I'll need to check out the ACA maps for a good route, but 101 goes down the whole Oregon coast and a lot of Nor Cal, then switch over to hwy 1 when I can.
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

I was wondering what people who have done the...

I was wondering what people who have done the tour have thought, I was thinking about going to highway 1 when possible though, looks a lot more scenic.
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By Contour

Planning first tour (Pacific coast)

Hello all, been lurking around for a while and recently bought a cross check and plan to do some touring very soon. As mentioned in the title this will be my first tour, as it stands it will also be...
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Contour

If you're creative you can still find the vimdeo....

If you're creative you can still find the vimdeo. I watchted it the other day and it was highly entertaining, thanks for putting in the effort and making this happen Mike.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,414
Posted By Contour

Hmm, I'm about to buy a surly cross check, should...

Hmm, I'm about to buy a surly cross check, should I hold out until the 2010's come out?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,401
Posted By Contour

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I'll...

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I'll definitely check out the Dancing Chain book and the Bicycling Science one as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,401
Posted By Contour

To clarify, this isn't so much about the other...

To clarify, this isn't so much about the other options rather this particular concept and how it may be implicated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-09, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,401
Posted By Contour

A single adjustable gear?

Last night I was thinking of idea's to simplify the gearing of a bike. I came up with a concept of a single adjustable gear. After thinking and doing a little research today I found this...
Forum: Touring
06-03-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,922
Posted By Contour

Sounds like I'll be buying the complete. Also...

Sounds like I'll be buying the complete. Also before I start a new thread is there one that I'm not finding that has all the camping gear suggestions (tent, sleeping bag, cookware, and anything else...
Forum: Touring
06-01-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,922
Posted By Contour

Thanks for the advice guys! When I go to the LBS...

Thanks for the advice guys! When I go to the LBS are they generally willing to negotiate on their prices, especially if its a cash deal?

Also on a semi unrelated note, I've read some people use...
Forum: Touring
06-01-09, 01:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,922
Posted By Contour

Build or buy complete (LHT)?

Hello all, I've been going through the touring section and threads like a madman over the past few days trying to figure out what kind of bike I should buy. I've been riding a junker over the past...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,780
Posted By Contour

I realize this, that was just an example of what...

I realize this, that was just an example of what I meant.



Points taken, however you would be pushing against your hands/arms in the design depending on the angles. Which would still probably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,780
Posted By Contour

Forward recumbent bike?

First off I'd like to state that I have no experience in cycling or anything like that. I've just started to look into bikes and I was wondering why I haven't seen a forward recumbent bike, much...
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