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Forum: Framebuilders
05-13-11, 03:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By guywithchickens

I can recommend two resources. One is the book...

I can recommend two resources. One is the book by Chimonas (http://www.amazon.com/Lugged-Bicycle-Construction-Manual-Builder/dp/1442186305). The other is Talbot's book...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-11, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,292
Posted By guywithchickens

I would guess it's related to the fork offset. A...

I would guess it's related to the fork offset. A proper parallelogram exists between the TT, ST, Steerer, and your imaginary line. When you offset the fork perpendicular to the steering axis, you...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-11, 03:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By guywithchickens

The Feel of Steel

I'm starting to put some good mileage on my first homebuilt steel frame. My other road bike is an aluminum Trek and I'm noticing some interesting ride quality differences. One of the most striking...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-11, 03:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,798
Posted By guywithchickens

I used MAPP/air and used less than one canister...

I used MAPP/air and used less than one canister for the whole frame & fork. For the bigger bits (BB, fork crown), I also used a propane torch (my plumbing tool) to help heat up the part. It takes a...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-04-11, 03:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,798
Posted By guywithchickens

I just built my first frame and I'm a pretty big...

I just built my first frame and I'm a pretty big guy (6'2", 230). I used Nova's OS tubes (.9/.6/.9) and their stamped lugs (and MAPP gas). I wanted to try to keep the entry costs reasonable and I...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-22-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,257
Posted By guywithchickens

I used the jig ideas from Talbot's book. Worked...

I used the jig ideas from Talbot's book. Worked out pretty well. The downside of a first frame is that it took about 5 months of on-and-off work...lots of thinking and measuring. I think a second...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-22-11, 03:32 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,257
Posted By guywithchickens

My first build. Nova OS tubes, stamped lugs,...

My first build. Nova OS tubes, stamped lugs, MAPP gas, touring geometry, rattle can paint. 6 miles and counting...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5641946464_e82ff5172a.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By guywithchickens

Great responses! Thanks for the help. Time...

Great responses! Thanks for the help.

Time to order fork parts...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-25-11, 05:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By guywithchickens

Steerer Length Question

I'm getting ready to order the parts for a fork, but I'm not sure how to calculate correct steerer length. Specifically, how much steerer goes inside the fork crown?

Here's my simple steerer...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-22-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,305
Posted By guywithchickens

Excellent, thanks for the help. Nice looking...

Excellent, thanks for the help. Nice looking bike, too!
Forum: Framebuilders
11-20-10, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,305
Posted By guywithchickens

I know this thread is a bit old, but hopefully...

I know this thread is a bit old, but hopefully folks are still paying attention...

Six Jours - Did you do your fork with MAPP? I've read that fork crowns are tough that way. Any tips?

Also,...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-01-10, 04:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,986
Posted By guywithchickens

(New guy here...first post...greetings...) ...

(New guy here...first post...greetings...)

I've been practicing my brazing using sections of 1.125" tubing over 1" tube (pretend lugs). I'm using Safety-Silv 56 and Harris Black flux.

I bought...
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