What makes a used frame bad for conversion? (outside of the obvious)
07-11-08, 06:24 AM
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What makes a used frame bad for conversion? (outside of the obvious)
Im looking for a step in frame for my girl (its what she wants) to convert to SS...but outside of the obvious (cracked/bent frame, vertical dropouts) im not sure what else I should be trying to avoid
is there anything else I should be looking for??
is there anything else I should be looking for??
07-11-08, 06:25 AM
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ashtabula (one-piece) cranks, vertical dropouts, poorly fits the intended rider, french threadings (unless you want to spend time finding compatible parts), unnecessarily heavy and clunky (schwinn varsity), stamped dropouts, high tensile tubing.
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What to look out for: Huffy, Murray, Pacifica, Next, Roadmaster.
I've used the one-piece (ashatabula) cranks before without problems, it is true that you will find these on cheaper frames though.
I've used the one-piece (ashatabula) cranks before without problems, it is true that you will find these on cheaper frames though.
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I like to have room for a slightly wider tire than some of the older racing bikes. I have a Peugeot and have to deflate the tire to remove the rear wheel. Not a huge deal, but not ideal.
I like to be able to ride on anything and not worry about curbs and cracks, so I ride a slightly fatter SOMA tire.
I like the peugeot because it has virtually no braze-ons, so it doesn't look like a frankenbike when you are done. When I rode it SS, I had nice clips for the rear brake. When I removed it, clips gone, brakes gone. The only residual is the holes for the centerpull brakes. No bosses for shifters, bottle, cables, etc.
I also like 120 spacing in the rear for track hubs. Looks clean.
I like to be able to ride on anything and not worry about curbs and cracks, so I ride a slightly fatter SOMA tire.
I like the peugeot because it has virtually no braze-ons, so it doesn't look like a frankenbike when you are done. When I rode it SS, I had nice clips for the rear brake. When I removed it, clips gone, brakes gone. The only residual is the holes for the centerpull brakes. No bosses for shifters, bottle, cables, etc.
I also like 120 spacing in the rear for track hubs. Looks clean.
