What should I be looking for in a bike?
12-21-07, 03:54 PM
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What should I be looking for in a bike?
There's a lot of talk about lugged/fillet brazed frames, but how can you tell if it's a good frame or weld or whatever? Also, what's the differences between the all the types of steel used in frames?
12-21-07, 04:38 PM
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2. Seriously, something that fits.
3. Some clues for good road frames include brazed on dt shifter bosses and forged (not stamped) dropouts.
4. As for the types of steel...You probably won't notice the difference in tube sets, however, new or used, you want cro-moly (lots of brand names 4130, Reynolds 501, 520, Tange, SL, SLX etc.) The ideal type of cro-moly will depend on your weight, the application, and the size of the frame, but really any butted cro-mo frame will probably be fine and will be reasonably light weight.
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I usually look for true love at first sight. At least, that's how I ended up with my road bike.
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1. Look for something that fits.
2. Seriously, something that fits.
3. Some clues for good road frames include brazed on dt shifter bosses and forged (not stamped) dropouts.
4. As for the types of steel...You probably won't notice the difference in tube sets, however, new or used, you want cro-moly (lots of brand names 4130, Reynolds 501, 520, Tange, SL, SLX etc.) The ideal type of cro-moly will depend on your weight, the application, and the size of the frame, but really any butted cro-mo frame will probably be fine and will be reasonably light weight.
2. Seriously, something that fits.
3. Some clues for good road frames include brazed on dt shifter bosses and forged (not stamped) dropouts.
4. As for the types of steel...You probably won't notice the difference in tube sets, however, new or used, you want cro-moly (lots of brand names 4130, Reynolds 501, 520, Tange, SL, SLX etc.) The ideal type of cro-moly will depend on your weight, the application, and the size of the frame, but really any butted cro-mo frame will probably be fine and will be reasonably light weight.
stay away from decals that read hi-tensile or hi carbon,or straight gauged steel most of the time that equals suckitude.
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I'll second the non-******y responses in here. Look for a bike that fits you, avoid stamped dropouts, and look for decent steel. But definitely get a bike that you love. If you find a bike that you just don't like, you aren't going to ride it. I know it sounds silly, but it's true.
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tubesets are better when they use different alloys that allow them to build thinner while retaining strength. they have different butting patterns, ie different thicknessess at the ends and at the middles. basically, if you need to know this stuff, ask in the framebuilders forum. if you just need a bike, optimize for the geometry you want, stiffness if you are racing, comfort, aesthetics, and get something that fits.
