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Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,548
Posted By Technochicken

The thickness averaged probably between 1/16" and...

The thickness averaged probably between 1/16" and 1/8". The insides of the tubes were circular, but the outsides were slightly elliptical, so the thickness was not quite uniform around the tube.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-13, 03:30 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,548
Posted By Technochicken

It rides great! It's by no means weight-weenie...

It rides great! It's by no means weight-weenie material, but it is significantly lighter than anything else I've ridden. It also fits me much better than my other bikes. The frame feels plenty...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-13, 11:32 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,548
Posted By Technochicken

I recently finished a carbon frame. I took the...

I recently finished a carbon frame. I took the geometry more or less from the current 58 cm Trek Madone.

Interesting bits:
The tubes in the main triangle came from a high-end oar (as in for...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-12-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,596
Posted By Technochicken

Looks great! Are you still planing on making a...

Looks great! Are you still planing on making a fork out of the really wide diameter bamboo? I'm interested to see if that would work.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-30-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

That's basically what I ended up doing when I...

That's basically what I ended up doing when I fixed the downtube joint.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-30-10, 01:26 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I sanded well below the outer layer. That is why...

I sanded well below the outer layer. That is why the bamboo is golden colored. When I first heat treated it, it was dark brown
Forum: Framebuilders
10-30-10, 06:29 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Yes, I wrapped in both directions. I alternated...

Yes, I wrapped in both directions. I alternated every other layer.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-29-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

An update about my frame: The frame rides...

An update about my frame:
The frame rides great so far, but I have had some issues. First of all, my dad took it on a test ride without asking me, and heard a crack while riding up a steep hill. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

Your rear brake might work better if you ran a...

Your rear brake might work better if you ran a cable to it from your brake lever.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

Well, crap*crap would = crap^2. But I think the...

Well, crap*crap would = crap^2. But I think the actual question would be 'what is crap + crap?' as you are adding two pieces of crap. Therefore, in this situation, the answer would be 2*crap.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-26-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,548
Posted By Technochicken

I love the paint scheme. Is that a Nashbar...

I love the paint scheme. Is that a Nashbar threaded carbon fork? How did you prep it for painting?
Forum: Framebuilders
10-03-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Do you want me to send you a PM with the HTML...

Do you want me to send you a PM with the HTML code, or add me as a contributor? Either one works for me.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-03-10, 12:10 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I have a writeup on my website I can send you the...

I have a writeup on my website I can send you the code for if you want other people's methods:

http://build-its.blogspot.com/2010/09/building-bamboo-bike-frame.html
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Yep. Haven't used it in a bike yet though. ...

Yep. Haven't used it in a bike yet though.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?596392-Bambooo!&p=11146457&viewfull=1#post11146457
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-10, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

Can you imagine putting your kid in that hat? ...

Can you imagine putting your kid in that hat? It's a nice bike though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-10, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

I just noticed that the same ebay seller has the...

I just noticed that the same ebay seller has the Visp frames but without any branding on them:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 651,874
Posted By Technochicken

My DIY bamboo bike: ...

My DIY bamboo bike:

http://velospace.org/files/DSCN1064.jpg

http://velospace.org/node/31998

Currently has clipless pedals on it, but I don't have a picture of them.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-16-10, 11:54 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Yep, the stops are epoxied on, but the brakes...

Yep, the stops are epoxied on, but the brakes have cable housing all the way to them. The rear derailluer has real cable stops, but there is not too much force on them, so I have not had any problems.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-11-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Here's my finished and built up bike: ...

Here's my finished and built up bike:

http://a.imageshack.us/img641/4/dscn1064i.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img444/1295/dscn1051yb.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img534/7295/dscn1050o.jpg

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

Thanks for the comments! Actually I...

Thanks for the comments!



Actually I did, until I got a really nasty burn on one hand.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

I took a blacksmithing class last week, and...

I took a blacksmithing class last week, and forged my own waterbottle cage:

http://a.imageshack.us/img839/10/dscn0585.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img10/2360/dscn0587d.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

I was thinking about that, but I get the feeling...

I was thinking about that, but I get the feeling that they will just try to sell me a new wheel. There's no harm in trying I guess.

Thanks for the help everyone.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

I would rather not have to rebuild the wheel, but...

I would rather not have to rebuild the wheel, but I would do that before I bought a completely new wheel, as I am kind of attached to the hubs on this wheelset. If this rim is on it's way out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-10, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

Where did you get that from?

Where did you get that from?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

I've already done that. I have not seen any, but...

I've already done that. I have not seen any, but it is hard to tell, since the bulge is right at the seam.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

Well, yeah, but that's not really a fix. I was...

Well, yeah, but that's not really a fix. I was thinking more on the lines of not buying a new rim. If I managed to get a better clamp and just squeeze the rim back, would that hold, or would it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

Any way to fix this?

Any way to fix this?
Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I went on a leisurely ride today with a few...

I went on a leisurely ride today with a few friends on my bamboo bike. Ironically, the only problem is not with my hand-built frame, but with my front wheel, which has a bulge in the rim. 3 people...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

Somewhat, as it has been used, although I have no...

Somewhat, as it has been used, although I have no idea how to tell how worn it is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Technochicken

Bulge in rim

I just rode on an old front wheel of mine for the first time in about a year, and found that when I brake, the bike jolts horribly every rotation of the wheel. The effect is jarring, noisy, and I...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Canaboo, that frame is gorgeous. Is there any...

Canaboo, that frame is gorgeous. Is there any particular reason you chose to extend the carbon lugs so far onto the bamboo tubes, or do you just like the look?
Forum: Framebuilders
07-22-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

My frame is now finished. All I need are the...

My frame is now finished. All I need are the rest of the parts to build it up, and a seatpost clamp. I ended up doing the clear coat with spar varnish.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-20-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I've been doing a bit of experimenting with...

I've been doing a bit of experimenting with bamboo while I wait for some parts to arrive, and I've found some interesting things. I've been splitting short lengths of bamboo in half and gluing them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Technochicken

I know, right!

I know, right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Technochicken

Thanks. So would they have been custom drilled? ...

Thanks. So would they have been custom drilled? Looking them up, I did not see any pre-drilled ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By Technochicken

What are these brake levers?

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7065/p6170265.jpg


These are the levers that came on my early 70's (I think) Bottecchia, but they have no markings on them whatsoever. The calipers are made by...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-18-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I used the 105/205a system, which is the...

I used the 105/205a system, which is the smallest, and I ended up using around 2/3 of the epoxy in total for one bike.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-09-10, 08:44 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

To clamp the seatpost, did you guys just clamp it...

To clamp the seatpost, did you guys just clamp it directly to the bamboo, or did you sink a metal shim or piece of seat tube?
Forum: Framebuilders
07-08-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

If you read Malk4vi4n's thread, he is planning on...

If you read Malk4vi4n's thread, he is planning on making one. I am looking foreward to that, as I am interested in doing this as well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,643
Posted By Technochicken

I use Crank Brothers Candy pedals and Shimano...

I use Crank Brothers Candy pedals and Shimano FN-22 indoor shoes. I chose the candy over the eggbeater because you have a little bit of platform to use over very short rides when you do not want to...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-08-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

The thing I would worry about for coating the...

The thing I would worry about for coating the frame with epoxy, is it being too brittle and cracking. Also, the West epoxy, with fast hardener specifically says that it is not intended for clear...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

If there is no practical reason to clear coat it,...

If there is no practical reason to clear coat it, maybe I'll just do a really fine sanding of the frame then.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-10, 05:12 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I'm getting really close to finishing my frame. ...

I'm getting really close to finishing my frame. All that is left is sinking a shim for the seatpost and finishing the bamboo. What do you guys recommend to get a semi-gloss or satin coat? I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-10, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

That fence was just on one of the semi-sketchy...

That fence was just on one of the semi-sketchy parts of the bike trail near me.

Why leave them alone as road bikes? The original crank/chainring were kind of bent and it could not shift worth...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,999
Posted By Technochicken

New saddle, grips, and pedals (Team pro classic,...

New saddle, grips, and pedals (Team pro classic, Velo Orange Elkhide, Candy C) on my Bottecchia conversion:

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8384/p6170262.jpg
...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-11-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I gave it about an inch on the chainstays,...

I gave it about an inch on the chainstays, including the lug. If I had done any more than that I would have had to cut slightly wider diameter bamboo, which would have cut down on wheel clearance.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-09-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I've been working on mine for the last week, and...

I've been working on mine for the last week, and now the frame is completely tacked and ready to be wrapped. The BB shell, dropouts, and head tube were all taken from an old steel Astrale frame. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-22-10, 08:01 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Yes, I heat treated it and then sanded it a TON. ...

Yes, I heat treated it and then sanded it a TON. I am still a little worried about it cracking where it is clamped, so I might wrap around that area with carbon and epoxy once I get the materials,...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-20-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

I just built an accessory for the frame I will be...

I just built an accessory for the frame I will be building:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1634/p5200098.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/5245/p5200097.jpg

It is not quite finished...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-17-10, 05:30 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,222
Posted By Technochicken

Oh, I know I don't need nearly that much. It is...

Oh, I know I don't need nearly that much. It is just that the item above is by far the best deal on carbon tow I have found yet.
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