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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-18-06, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,254
Posted By kapnk

I've ridden a Giant Boulder SE and was pleased...

I've ridden a Giant Boulder SE and was pleased with it. It may not be the best or have all the fancy names on it, but if you sent it back in time 5 years or so, the people there would have LOVED it....
Forum: Recumbent
05-13-06, 11:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,322
Posted By kapnk

At this point, I'm in no position to comment on...

At this point, I'm in no position to comment on the engineering of your bike. I've ridden recumbents twice, one LWB and one SWB. Both seemed "strange" but I don't know if I'd call it super...
Forum: Recumbent
04-23-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By kapnk

This biketcba (http://www.biketcba.org/)? I'm...

This biketcba (http://www.biketcba.org/)? I'm not sure what example.

torn scrota and perforated posteriors don't sound like fun, but my fear is parts of my anatomy getting sucked in between the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-23-06, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By kapnk

So what you're saying is this: If you are welding...

So what you're saying is this: If you are welding and are not capable of getting good penetration, then you may need to grind a V. This is usually an issue when working on thick materials. Right? ...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-22-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By kapnk

Yep, thats the site that I found most useful. I...

Yep, thats the site that I found most useful. I didn't absorb the chart when I was reading it the first time though.

The max of 135,000 psi is pretty strong! 60xx series stick welding rods...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-20-06, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By kapnk

I did a bunch of reading and I think I stumbled...

I did a bunch of reading and I think I stumbled across the answer. For brazing, it looks like you want the pieces to fit as tightly together as possible, and the capilary action will fill the tiny...
Forum: Recumbent
04-20-06, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,213
Posted By kapnk

I'm not so sure those derailer idler wheels are...

I'm not so sure those derailer idler wheels are built to withstand the forces of the drive side of the chain. You might want to prepare to replace them when they wear out, unless they are more than...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By kapnk

preparing joints for brazing fillet?

Should the pieces of metal butt right up against each other at right angles, or should they be filed/ground so there is a little space for the brazing metal to go? What makes the strongest joint? ...
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-06, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By kapnk

I was afraid it would give me lots of flex. I...

I was afraid it would give me lots of flex. I was trying to think of where the flex would come from though. I don't think the joint would actually flex a whole lot. My GUESS is that it would be...
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-06, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By kapnk

Wow, thanks for all the detail! I'm not planning...

Wow, thanks for all the detail! I'm not planning on racing this bike, just cruising around on it, and hopefully learning a bit so I can possibly make another with improvements.

I did a little...
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By kapnk

yep, you're right about where it came from. I...

yep, you're right about where it came from. I think it was a children's wannabe bmx, cranks from the front half of the bike.

Thanks for the advice, I'll be sure to let you know how the bike...
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-06, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By kapnk

Cranks: 140mm 40t or 170mm 39/52t?

For my recumbent project, I have two cranks to choose from and can't decide which to use. No doubt I'll probably end up trying both, but I was just looking for experiences from others.

140mm 40...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-14-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By kapnk

It seems like people mask off all threaded areas...

It seems like people mask off all threaded areas like bottom bracket, inside head tube, and even derailer mount threads.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-12-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By kapnk

It seems like paint from spray cans takes forever...

It seems like paint from spray cans takes forever to cure. I painted a reflector for a light, and I could smell the paint fumes coming off because of the light's heat for a month. And that was with...
Forum: Recumbent
04-11-06, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By kapnk

I've never tried, but something that might work: ...

I've never tried, but something that might work:

(after tacking)

rather than trying to make the weld continuous

weld maybe half an inch if you can do that without burning through

then...
Forum: Recumbent
04-10-06, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By kapnk

That made me laugh! ...outlandish and fun to...

That made me laugh! ...outlandish and fun to look at... :D

I bet it could actually be pretty adjustable depending on where along the swing arm the spring is placed.
...
Forum: Recumbent
04-10-06, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By kapnk

Hey, thanks for replying with support! I don't...

Hey, thanks for replying with support! I don't really mind making "freak bikes" so I think I might give something like this a try after I finish my first, boring, unsuspended bent.

Why? ...
Forum: Recumbent
04-10-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By kapnk

Idea: untraditional method of front suspension

I have an idea in mind for building a suspended recumbent that is pretty simple. But I want to run the idea through some other minds...

How would you feel if the front of your bent was suspended...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-06, 08:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,396
Posted By kapnk

I like my 1997 Raleigh M-40 which is rigid. I...

I like my 1997 Raleigh M-40 which is rigid. I suppose suspension is nice if you want to go fast on rough trails (racing) but I don't do that kind of thing. I don't mind taking my time while riding....
Forum: Framebuilders
04-04-06, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By kapnk

Thanks Ed. I'll probably be using spray cans so...

Thanks Ed. I'll probably be using spray cans so I don't have a whole lot of control over viscosity of the paint, but the other tips should be lots of help! Thanks again.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-04-06, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By kapnk

Peterpan1, I searched the atomic zombie site from...

Peterpan1, I searched the atomic zombie site from top to bottom and found your posts most useful! Thanks for the help!

sngltrackdufus, I've done a bit of arc welding, but entirely on thicker...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-04-06, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,131
Posted By kapnk

LOL I just saw someone outside riding a unicycle...

LOL I just saw someone outside riding a unicycle around the parking lot!

Anyway, what is the chance of having luck stick-welding a frame together? When I visit my grandparents in another state,...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-06, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By kapnk

I'm curious to know what method has worked best...

I'm curious to know what method has worked best for people.

For example:
Paint all complex areas like bottom bracket and where chain/seat stays attach and head tube.
Move onto the tubes...
Forum: Recumbent
03-26-06, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,228
Posted By kapnk

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6dd07b3127cc...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6dd07b3127cce97a2a5aa1ee800000016108AcNGzhu3bNn

Thanks for sharing. I love to see other people's homebuilts! This past weekend I did some work on building...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-10-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,095
Posted By kapnk

Facinating, I guess gas-welding aluminum can be...

Facinating, I guess gas-welding aluminum can be done! That would also explain why I had 0 success: I needed flux! We were using bare aluminum welding rods, but we did try coating it in borax (works...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-10-06, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 947
Posted By kapnk

Hi, I'm also planning on building a bike, but...

Hi, I'm also planning on building a bike, but mine will be a normal short wheelbase recumbent. At timies I have considered building a python center-pivot type bike, but I've been afraid that I would...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-04-06, 01:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,095
Posted By kapnk

If you try to oxyacetylene weld aluminum, I think...

If you try to oxyacetylene weld aluminum, I think you will be in for a disappointment. I've tried to OA weld aluminum, and it didn't work. I found there to be two problems:

1.) Aluminum conducts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By kapnk

Yeah, I googled and searched bikeforums.net, and...

Yeah, I googled and searched bikeforums.net, and didn't find anything. I didn't dig through the good sites like Sheldon's though!

Expatriate, from what I understand, all bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-05, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By kapnk

I should have made a *note about this before: the...

I should have made a *note about this before: the accordian stem pictured is the stem I'm trying to replace, as it doesn't have the wedge and tightening mechanisms. The stem falls out.

I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-05, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By kapnk

Cool, thanks for the reply! I'll give it a go...

Cool, thanks for the reply! I'll give it a go when I get home.

The rear wheel was also taco'd when I picked up the bike. I tried truing it back into shape (my first time using my spoke wrench,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-05, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By kapnk

Stem Compatability (old BMX -> MTB)

Hi, I'm a college student who wants to do some biking this winter. I don't want to trash my good bike by leaving it outside, or annoy my roommate by bringing my slushy bike inside. My solution is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-05, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By kapnk

okay, I guess I can understand that. I'll just...

okay, I guess I can understand that. I'll just wait until this stuff wears out completely, then order up the new stuff. It looks like AEBike.com has a decent selection and good prices, so I might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-05, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By kapnk

I read the article on chainsuck, and it all makes...

I read the article on chainsuck, and it all makes sense EXCEPT that I never get chainsuck when I'm climbing hard. It doesn't bother me much because I only use the small chainring for climbing.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-05, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By kapnk

NEED new chain, no hitches with this cassette?

Thank you for reading. My chain is pretty worn (stretched), and the links feel lose. I also get chainsuck on the small chainring if I'm going easy (not climbing). I want to get some kind of SRAM...
Forum: Recumbent
10-20-05, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By kapnk

Hi all, thanks so much for the responses! I...

Hi all, thanks so much for the responses! I appreciate it very much because there is a lot of stuff I need to think about! This is going to be kind of long, but it is because I found each point...
Forum: Recumbent
10-20-05, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By kapnk

Recumbent Design [configuration plan]

Hi

I want to build a short wheelbase recumbent with a 20-26" wheel configuration. My heros are the following, in no particular order: Lightning Phantom/Stealth/P-38, Vision R-40, Rans...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-17-05, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By kapnk

They're right, it would probably be good to just...

They're right, it would probably be good to just get a new bike, but it doesn't cost anything to look! Maybe check out some online sites and see how much your total would run for fixing your bike. ...
Forum: Recumbent
09-25-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,583
Posted By kapnk

I think you are driving some people up the wall...

I think you are driving some people up the wall with your comments on Rebikes, but I'm willing to listen. Do they have a site where I can check out their products? What kind of stuff do they make? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-05, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 773
Posted By kapnk

drill a hole and put a screw in the recessed...

drill a hole and put a screw in the recessed knob. If you don't drill, it will probably crack. Then you can tape/glue it in the "up" position. Then again I hope you have come to a resolution by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-05, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By kapnk

Thanks for the replys! I think I found the...

Thanks for the replys! I think I found the problem tooth. It seems like something "shaved" down a part of the tooth and left a bent tooth and a burr. I can't simulate the problem when pedaling by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-05, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By kapnk

Chain follows up the under side of front gear set

My 1995 Raliegh M-40 is suffering from a condition where when I am in 1st gear on the 3 gear front, and 1st on the rear derailur (although it might occur in other gears too), the chain follows up and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-11-05, 10:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,622
Posted By kapnk

hey, just one quick tip... In the picture of the...

hey, just one quick tip... In the picture of the front shocks, it looks like the boot isn't secured all the way down. It might be good to wiggle that back down. And if they start squeeking (eek,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-05, 10:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,622
Posted By kapnk

If the bike fits you, I'd say its actually not...

If the bike fits you, I'd say its actually not too bad. RockShox fork, threadless type headset, decent looking brakes, and at least the pedals are metal. Not the best, maybe heavy, and probably in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-05, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By kapnk

Aluminum responds better to fast bends rather...

Aluminum responds better to fast bends rather than slow ones...so that means hit it with a hammer rather than taking your hands and slowly bending it. It is less likely to break if it is bent fast.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By kapnk

Sounds like a lot of complicated ways to do...

Sounds like a lot of complicated ways to do something really simple which I just did a couple weeks ago. A friend and I were trying to get the crank arms off an old road bike, and we undid the nut...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-05, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,623
Posted By kapnk

if it doesn't make the feel when coasting, I'd...

if it doesn't make the feel when coasting, I'd say you should look into the bottom bracket where the crank goes through at the bottom of the frame. I guess you could slip your chain off or something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-05, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,396
Posted By kapnk

Thanks for helping a new forum member! :) ...

Thanks for helping a new forum member! :)

So when all the bearings fall out (I'll be sure to put a blanket down to catch them) and I go to put them back in, how will I know how many bearings to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-05, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,396
Posted By kapnk

Hi, I'm used to riding mountain bikes, and not...

Hi, I'm used to riding mountain bikes, and not having to tear into bikes too far (although I've done it with a cheap bike). I just pulled out my mom's (1978?) Raleigh Grand Prix road bike for riding...
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