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Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By Nessism

The TDS says you can reduce up to 15% with...

The TDS says you can reduce up to 15% with acetone for spraying. Clean-up with mineral spirits.

Rust-Oleum is Alkyd enamel. You can use hardner, to speed the cure time, and increase hardness. I...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By Nessism

Spirit and Life both use the same OMNICROM alloy...

Spirit and Life both use the same OMNICROM alloy steel. The difference is in the shape, thickness, and butting configuration. It would be a mistake to think one or the other is "better".

As...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,267
Posted By Nessism

Would you rather have threads on the same topic...

Would you rather have threads on the same topic endless repeated? Personally, I'm okay with someone bumping an old thread. Doing so is evidence that they are SEARCHING for information, which is...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-15-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 794
Posted By Nessism

This reminds me of the claim that high strength...

This reminds me of the claim that high strength tubes are stiffer than non heat treated tubes. In reality, the modulus of elasticity doesn't care about strength. A cheap, low end, thick tube, will...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-08-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,673
Posted By Nessism

I made a wonderfully lightweight (for steel) fork...

I made a wonderfully lightweight (for steel) fork one time using True Temper blades and steerer tube. Henry James crown. I can't remember the exact model number for these parts, but the blades were...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-03-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,286
Posted By Nessism

Too bad you aren't closer to me, in Torrance. I'm...

Too bad you aren't closer to me, in Torrance. I'm NOT an "instructor," but I could show you a thing or two, learned from the school of hard knocks.

For what it's worth, I'm self taught for the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-11-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,555
Posted By Nessism

Duct tape to keep water out.

Duct tape to keep water out.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-19-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,496
Posted By Nessism

Looks like pretty bad damage to me. On the verge...

Looks like pretty bad damage to me. On the verge of a full-blown buckled chain stay. It's worth trying to straighten, but don't expect success.
07-04-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,247
Posted By Nessism

Some guys sweat and others SWEAT! In order...

Some guys sweat and others SWEAT!

In order of effectiveness (my experience only)
- Wicking head band
- Skull cap
- Halo
- GUTR (not particularly comfortable, but very effective)
- Sweat...
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Nessism

I can't answer your question, but I will say that...

I can't answer your question, but I will say that I'm inspired by your love of cycling! :love:
Forum: Framebuilders
03-21-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,315
Posted By Nessism

BB shell and fork crown received! Thanks Kirk! ...

BB shell and fork crown received! Thanks Kirk!
Love the bonus lug button and stickers too!

I'm off to buy the chain stays now. I don't need another bike, but since when does that stop us?
Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,119
Posted By Nessism

I've been kicking around the internet looking for...

I've been kicking around the internet looking for tubing recently, and Reynolds tubing seems really expensive.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-25-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,953
Posted By Nessism

That dent looks pretty deep. I think your...

That dent looks pretty deep. I think your approach is good. 26.9 may be too large though.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-22-22, 07:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,119
Posted By Nessism

One thing worth noting is that heat treated tubes...

One thing worth noting is that heat treated tubes are more difficult to cut and file (for miters.) Also, with some tubing manufacturers, in the higher end, high strength tube sets, sometimes the...
12-18-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,295
Posted By Nessism

Even with an OC rim the tension difference will...

Even with an OC rim the tension difference will be significant - in the range of 35% different. This spoke app provides some very useful info regarding such matters...Freespoke: the spoke calculator...
12-16-21, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,295
Posted By Nessism

Both are excellent. If building a conventional...

Both are excellent. If building a conventional dished rear consider going thinner on the non drive side rear. Laser or D-Lite. The non drive rear are under such low tension that using super thin...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-27-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By Nessism

3" I just made this up. In truth, I don't...

3"

I just made this up. In truth, I don't know that there is a hard and fast answer. Anything beyond 2" starts to look a bit odd in my opinion, but that may just be me.
08-06-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,487
Posted By Nessism

I have used AC seat posts before and had good...

I have used AC seat posts before and had good results. The clamp is not the most sturdy design I've seen but it's not horrable either. In the grand scheme of things I would not let the seat post...
08-04-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,715
Posted By Nessism

Type "lugged steel bike" into google and the...

Type "lugged steel bike" into google and the answer will be right there.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-28-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,025
Posted By Nessism

You don't need special primer. The carbon should...

You don't need special primer. The carbon should be sealed with resin so you aren't painting carbon. Just be sure to not sand though the epoxy when prepping the fork. Use two part epoxy primer as...
07-26-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Nessism

I've got a couple of those spoke wrenches and...

I've got a couple of those spoke wrenches and like them, but my preference is a spoke wrench which engages three corners of the nipple. I've been using a Spokey for years for that reason but there...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-24-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,686
Posted By Nessism

Further thread drift...here is a photo of my...

Further thread drift...here is a photo of my drying rack after painting. Paint shot outside of course, then brought in for the night. Painted in February. Did I mention the weather is good for...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-24-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,686
Posted By Nessism

Please forgive this thread drift but here is a...

Please forgive this thread drift but here is a couple photos of two motorcycles I restored. Nasty urethane paint used throughout. Carbon respirator worn and shot outside with as much air flowing as...
Replies: 20
Views: 1,766
Posted By Nessism

As far as I'm concerned that looks like a really...

As far as I'm concerned that looks like a really nice bike for $50. Good luck finding something nicer at that price point. Realize of course that it's going to need another $50 to get on the road...
07-23-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,061
Posted By Nessism

Welcome to cycling. 4-5 minutes of numbness...

Welcome to cycling. 4-5 minutes of numbness before abating sounds like a perfectly normal situation to me.
07-23-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 982
Posted By Nessism

I bought this one off Amazon and it's very...

I bought this one off Amazon and it's very useful.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T4KPYN2/
Forum: Framebuilders
07-23-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,686
Posted By Nessism

Here is my booth... ...

Here is my booth...

https://live.staticflickr.com/7851/32568526687_29c845d0bf_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RBYdjc)20190331_153412[1] (https://flic.kr/p/RBYdjc) by nessism...
07-18-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By Nessism

I'd rebuild the wheel with a new rim. The OC rim...

I'd rebuild the wheel with a new rim. The OC rim uses a ERD (effective rim diameter) of 598mm. The Dyad is basically same which means you can use the same spokes.
07-18-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,341
Posted By Nessism

Welded frames are cheaper to build than lugged,...

Welded frames are cheaper to build than lugged, but that doesn't mean lugged is "better."

Advantages to (TIG) welded include: lighter, cheaper, faster to build, no constraints on angles.
...
07-18-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,070
Posted By Nessism

If you want to go down the waxing route you need...

If you want to go down the waxing route you need to completely strip off 100% of all grease/oil that's been previously applied. To do this naphtha is excellent, as is mineral spirits. A screw top...
07-16-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 238
Posted By Nessism

Your lacing pattern is fine. The NDS spoke...

Your lacing pattern is fine. The NDS spoke tension will be about 50% of the drive side so reducing the crossing won't have any real affect on durability.
07-15-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,341
Posted By Nessism

Welding or brazing, with or without lugs, doesn't...

Welding or brazing, with or without lugs, doesn't define a quality frame. It's the worksmanship that does. Lugged, fillet brazed, TIG, all are good joining methods. It's the quality of execution...
07-11-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,735
Posted By Nessism

Looks great but what's the end game? I use a...

Looks great but what's the end game? I use a Park TM-1 which is considered not particularly accurate but it's more than adequate to make sure spoke tension is consistent around the wheel. Is it...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-11-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,375
Posted By Nessism

If that frame were mine I'd cut off the top tube...

If that frame were mine I'd cut off the top tube and dress it back in similar fashion to that show in the Brodie video. Look for cracks in the head tube as unterhausen suspects after the metal is...
07-11-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,247
Posted By Nessism

I also had a Tuscany, until it was sadly stolen. ...

I also had a Tuscany, until it was sadly stolen. Mine was the standard headset type, not the integrated which to me was a downgrade. In the 55cm size like I had the tube sizes were nice and made...
07-05-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,092
Posted By Nessism

It won't hurt to try. Worst case you can...

It won't hurt to try. Worst case you can backtrack.

For really heavy polishing, which you shouldn't need, I use a "sisal" wheel and black cutting compound. This is the most aggressive polishing...
07-05-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,092
Posted By Nessism

No anodizing? That's odd. The stem will tarnish...

No anodizing? That's odd. The stem will tarnish quickly without some sort of protection, or constant attention to cleaning.

As for how to polish, there are countless guides on the internet and...
06-28-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By Nessism

Cadmium plating is all but gone, exception being...

Cadmium plating is all but gone, exception being within the aviation industry. Zinc replaced it. Lots of chromate coloring options for zinc, including the iridescent yellow which looks cool.

I...
06-27-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Posted By Nessism

Correct. There have been several different...

Correct. There have been several different threads here on this subject already. Not sure what there is left to add at this point.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-27-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By Nessism

This seller on ebay seems to have a few options. ...

This seller on ebay seems to have a few options. You may want to contact them...https://www.ebay.com/str/velorepair?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

I don't understand why a uni-crown fork would "mess with...
06-25-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,656
Posted By Nessism

I can't speak for anyone else but to me bonking...

I can't speak for anyone else but to me bonking is real and clearly different from fatigue. It happens after a sustained high level of effort for more than 2 hours. I'm talking about riding with a...
06-25-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,656
Posted By Nessism

Wow, this is so WRONG. Bonking is when your...

Wow, this is so WRONG.

Bonking is when your glycogen reserves are GONE. The marathon runner guys call this "hitting the wall" and this is a good analogy because when this happens it's close to a...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-25-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,238
Posted By Nessism

I used rattleCAD to design my last steel tubed...

I used rattleCAD to design my last steel tubed frame. It was easy to use and free. Highly recommended. It won't help you define carbon lay ups and what have you but it does a great job with...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-21-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,782
Posted By Nessism

Stroke of good luck hit today... A guy on...

Stroke of good luck hit today...

A guy on The Paceline forum posted a brand new white label Ouzo Pro fork in 43mm rake today so I grabbed it. Best of all, the seller was 20 mins up the road from...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-14-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,276
Posted By Nessism

I think a lot of guy like the idea of making a...

I think a lot of guy like the idea of making a frame, but the cost and complexity of welding/brazing, and difficulties with fixturing, makes it prohibitive. Working with bamboo, which is a lot like...
06-07-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,126
Posted By Nessism

Come on man, cycling is not a "poor general...

Come on man, cycling is not a "poor general exercise." It's a great exercise which is easy on leg joints and gets the heart rate elevated. This isn't a contest of "what's the BEST exercise."
06-07-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,126
Posted By Nessism

I'm down 19 lbs. in 6 weeks. Riding as much as...

I'm down 19 lbs. in 6 weeks. Riding as much as possible, as hard as possible, and watching what I eat. It's working but I know it's not sustainable in the long term. I'd deal with that problem...
05-31-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,036
Posted By Nessism

Primal's "sale" items are worth checking out in...

Primal's "sale" items are worth checking out in my opinion. https://www.primalwear.com/collections/outlet/Mens
I recently bought a few jersey's and like them. Fit seems true to USA sizing.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-21-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Nessism

I personally don't know how to get the down tube...

I personally don't know how to get the down tube inserted with the head tube lug installed. I also don't know how to check miter accuracy that way because you won't be able to visually see the fit....
Forum: Framebuilders
05-20-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Nessism

I did a down tube replacement a few years ago and...

I did a down tube replacement a few years ago and it went well. Started by chopping off the tube just above the bottom bracket and below head tube lug. Then took a carbide burr and ground out the...
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