Custom Alum Builder Recommendation
10-04-17, 10:54 AM
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Custom Alum Builder Recommendation
Anybody have a recommendation for custom Alum builders based in the US. Looking for a CX frame, thinking a year ahead. Seems like Alum went out of vogue a bit.
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10-04-17, 05:04 PM
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Zanconato, Rock Lobster, Tsunami. I don't know what Frank the welder is doing nowadays.
10-04-17, 05:10 PM
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10-05-17, 06:22 PM
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10-05-17, 07:19 PM
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Zanc seems to have pretty close ties to CX, I would probably start there
10-11-17, 10:50 AM
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Its the Post Welding Solution Heat treatment, to neutralize stresses that are part of the complications..
The Biggies like Merida And Giant probably have Computer controlled Ovens , the alignment jigged frames pass thru....
1st C'dales were kind of Wavy , after the annealing and normalizing.. but rode straight..
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The Biggies like Merida And Giant probably have Computer controlled Ovens , the alignment jigged frames pass thru....
1st C'dales were kind of Wavy , after the annealing and normalizing.. but rode straight..
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10-12-17, 11:35 AM
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Squid, Spooky, VYNL, and LOW as well. Alu is a great material for CX where the big tires help with the ride.
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10-12-17, 11:56 AM
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Spooky is gone, isn't it?
10-12-17, 10:02 PM
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The website looks current and frames are for sale in the store. Not sure.
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10-12-17, 10:29 PM
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