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Forum: Framebuilders
10-09-13, 05:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,262
Posted By aprhockey

Sorry, I had no idea this thread got bumped. I've...

Sorry, I had no idea this thread got bumped. I've been absent for a long time.



You're right. I didn't really know what I was doing at this stage. As you guys have pointed out, I did not...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,524
Posted By aprhockey

The frame was 4lbs 12 oz. About half a pound...

The frame was 4lbs 12 oz. About half a pound lighter than my last one, so hopefully the weight will keep dropping a bit.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-04-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,524
Posted By aprhockey

Here's the bike built up. My friend was under a...

Here's the bike built up. My friend was under a tight budget for parts.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7711200960_6a4ac2d528_z.jpg

So after a bit of riding he came back to me because the...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-30-12, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,524
Posted By aprhockey

On this frame I actually used a small drill press...

On this frame I actually used a small drill press that I borrowed from a friend. I used a 1 1/2" hole saw. I had to make a fixture to clamp the bamboo well. And I checked for any splits that may have...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-30-12, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,524
Posted By aprhockey

RaleighSport - No, I haven't gotten to ride this...

RaleighSport - No, I haven't gotten to ride this one. It was built for someone else. The next bike will be a cyclocross-ish bike for myself. I will probably have plenty of questions for you guys.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-29-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,524
Posted By aprhockey

After the fillets have cured, I sand the lugs to...

After the fillets have cured, I sand the lugs to shape. Then I lay up some 2" fiberglass tape across the load paths. You can see the roughed up crossed pieces on the headtube lug.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-29-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,524
Posted By aprhockey

Back with another bamboo build using fiberglass lugs (Picture heavy)

Here's my most recent build.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7669567726_4f86a54d23_z.jpg

For the most part I copied the geometry and dimensions of an old school road bike. I added a few...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-25-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,705
Posted By aprhockey

I looked at a couple of the articles on the site...

I looked at a couple of the articles on the site you linked to and it seems that most of the joining techniques that may be better would be overly complicated for me to do. Many of the joints...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-16-12, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,705
Posted By aprhockey

I plan on using West Systems 105/206 epoxy. As...

I plan on using West Systems 105/206 epoxy. As for point 3), that was the plan. First tack the poles together using epoxy thickened with 404 high density filler creating a small fillet. Then build up...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-16-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,705
Posted By aprhockey

If my scale is accurate, I used about 3/4 lbs of...

If my scale is accurate, I used about 3/4 lbs of carbon tow. I'm interested in finding a cheaper alternative that is still sufficient for long term use.

Using fiberglass I would apply a outer...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-15-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,705
Posted By aprhockey

2nd Bamboo Build. . . questions on carbon fiber alternatives

Hey, I posted several months ago about my first bamboo build (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/782837-Bamboo-Bike-Problems?highlight=) that ended up cracking at a few of the joints. You guys...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-07-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By aprhockey

Well, there's one christmas present for myself....

Well, there's one christmas present for myself. I've been considering buying the Paterek Manual since I've heard good things. Does it describe geometry at all?
Forum: Framebuilders
11-29-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By aprhockey

Thanks Cassave. He's got a lot of good stuff. I...

Thanks Cassave. He's got a lot of good stuff. I guess it's true what jimn said... there's info spread all over the place and no clean way to put it all together. Hopefully within the next few years...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-27-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By aprhockey

Learning about frame geometry

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I figured you guys would be the most likely to know. Are there any good sources that describe the various angles and lengths of a frame and how...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-23-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,262
Posted By aprhockey

I think you guys have given me the confidence to...

I think you guys have given me the confidence to build another frame over my winter break. I'll post up pics of it when I'm done to see what you think before assembling it.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,262
Posted By aprhockey

I'm not sure why the joint at the seat tube isn't...

I'm not sure why the joint at the seat tube isn't fully compressed... I did wrap the joint with reversed, perforated electrical tape. I'll use innertubes and be more careful next time.



1: To...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,262
Posted By aprhockey

I'm still not sure what to think about hemp vs....

I'm still not sure what to think about hemp vs. carbon fiber or fiberglass. There seems to be some contradictory opinions out there. Calfee moved away from carbon fiber because the thermal...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,262
Posted By aprhockey

Bamboo Bike Problems

Built my first bamboo bike this summer. Built it up as a fixie because I unfortunately didn't have enough clearance to fit a freewheel due to the bulky joint at the dropout. Anyway, here is version...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-30-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By aprhockey

I bought a tube with a 1 1/8" OD (28.6mm) and...

I bought a tube with a 1 1/8" OD (28.6mm) and 1.055" ID (~26.8mm). I'm going to sink that tube into the bamboo seat tube, and then a standard 26.8mm seat post fits perfectly into the metal seat tube....
Forum: Framebuilders
09-25-11, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By aprhockey

Thanks for the link JohnDThompson. Just ordered a...

Thanks for the link JohnDThompson. Just ordered a tube from there... much cheaper than the tubes I was looking at before (nova cycles) since I only need about 6 inches.

I've decided I'll replace...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-25-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By aprhockey

I had never heard of a mast type seat tube....

I had never heard of a mast type seat tube. Rather than a seat post clamping into the seat tube, what you're referring to clamps around the seat tube? Unfortunately I don't have any spare bamboo...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-24-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By aprhockey

Alright. Thanks for the info. I have a...

Alright. Thanks for the info.

I have a decent amount of work to do, but hey, that means I can try to make the frame better.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-24-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By aprhockey

Where can I find a small diameter seat tube?

On Nova Cycles' website, it seems that the smallest outside diameter seat tube is 28.6mm. Is this pretty much the standard or could I find smaller (say 26mm OD)? I'm not looking for anything fancy,...
Forum: Touring
04-18-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,329
Posted By aprhockey

A note on tripods. Last summer I took two small...

A note on tripods. Last summer I took two small trips and didn't have a tripod at that time. I brought a small ziplock bag of rice, which most of you who camp already have with you on tours. Place...
Forum: Touring
04-05-11, 08:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,329
Posted By aprhockey

I took my Nikon D60 on a ~500 km tour last...

I took my Nikon D60 on a ~500 km tour last summer. I just put it in a lunchbox with two big sponges (1 1/2" thick approx.) and strapped that to my homemade rear rack. I wouldn't recommend doing it,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-11, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By aprhockey

Alright. Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll...

Alright. Thanks for the help.
Looks like I'll just put the front derailleur back on until I can get my hands on a single speed chainring.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By aprhockey

Changed to a single chainring and now the chain slips off

I upgraded to some aluminum cranks and decided to just use a single 50 tooth used chainring. There are 6 gears in the back. The chain tends to slip off the front when I'm in the smallest or second...
Forum: Touring
10-29-10, 02:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By aprhockey

I knew I posted this too early, but it has still...

I knew I posted this too early, but it has still given me a lot of good information. It seems that we might be doing a completely different route than before. Someone suggested that we might be able...
Forum: Touring
10-27-10, 08:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By aprhockey

I've been working on setting out a route on...

I've been working on setting out a route on google maps. I think we will definitely cross through Rouses Point and then go through the Champlain Islands on route 2. Do you guys know if Vermont/New...
Forum: Touring
10-25-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By aprhockey

Michaelb05: sounds like Vermont is much nicer to...

Michaelb05: sounds like Vermont is much nicer to ride through. I said I was thinking of going across the border via Rouses Point or Richford. Sounds like Richford is the way to go. Other than the...
Forum: Touring
10-24-10, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By aprhockey

Yeah, I'm aware that the path is closed when the...

Yeah, I'm aware that the path is closed when the grand prix comes. Hopefully that won't be an issue. I really want this to be planned well. Don't want to be stuck going hundreds of kilometers on a...
Forum: Touring
10-23-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By aprhockey

Thank you so much. I'll look into both of those...

Thank you so much. I'll look into both of those sites. I didn't realize that New York had dedicated state routes.
Forum: Touring
10-23-10, 04:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By aprhockey

I think to get out of Montreal, I'll just go on...

I think to get out of Montreal, I'll just go on the bike path that goes past the casino/grand prix track and across to Saint-Lambert. I'll stay on La Route Verte 1 to Chambly then to...
Forum: Touring
10-23-10, 02:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By aprhockey

Montreal to D.C. - Help with routes (crossing the border??)

Hey, this summer my brother and I as well as a few friends plan to bike from Montreal back home (D.C.). We're gonna be camping along the way and hopefully stay at some friends' places along the way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By aprhockey

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Forum: Living Car Free
04-13-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 78,625
Posted By aprhockey

Montreal

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Right To Move / La Voie Libre (http://www.rtm-lvl.org/)
1500 De Maisonneuve Ouest – Suite 202
514-999-4885
- Membership: $20/year
- Pretty big, open 7 days a week, a...
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