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Forum: Road Cycling

11-13-19, 12:53 AM

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Dura Ace RD-7402 - cage swap?

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Posted By Cassius

seypat and noodle soup: First of all, I'm not...

seypat and noodle soup: First of all, I'm not planning on having any waterbottl on this bike. Second of all, I don't race. Only cycle for fun and workout/commuting. Third of all, did you not read...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-12-19, 08:57 AM

Replies: 20

Dura Ace RD-7402 - cage swap?

Views: 2,808

Posted By Cassius

On this pic you can see four pins that hold the...

On this pic you can see four pins that hold the four parts of the RD body together: http://www.oldbici.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shimano-dura-ace-rd-7402-rear-derailleur-oldbici-2-1.jpg

Three...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-11-19, 11:53 PM

Replies: 20

Dura Ace RD-7402 - cage swap?

Views: 2,808

Posted By Cassius

I see that I should have been more clear on what...

I see that I should have been more clear on what parts I have and my plan.. :)

I'm sticking to the 8 speed configuration, and since the Dura Ace stuff are unique I also got the 8 speed Dura Ace...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-11-19, 12:00 AM

Replies: 20

Dura Ace RD-7402 - cage swap?

Views: 2,808

Posted By Cassius

Dura Ace RD-7402 - cage swap?

I recently got a 1990 Cannondale 3.0 Criterium for free (!), it had been siting unused for several years and the owner hade planned to throw it away. I already have a bike that works flawlessly (an...

Forum: Framebuilders

10-01-19, 10:26 PM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

That's true. I work in construction (site...

That's true. I work in construction (site management) which is also more or less full throttle all day, sitting still might be nice for a day or two then I get an itch and have to do "something".. :)...

Forum: Framebuilders

10-01-19, 07:36 AM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

True, one can always build one frame "not heavier...

True, one can always build one frame "not heavier than needed", then an other one with the same tubing/lugs/methods but use a brazing material with lower density, heat cycle the lugs in order to...

Forum: Framebuilders

10-01-19, 12:37 AM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

Thank you once more for all the tips and...

Thank you once more for all the tips and recommendations! Now I feel I have a good base of knowledge to further dive into details (such as flux type/brand, heatng paterns/techniques etc). :)

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Forum: Framebuilders

09-30-19, 05:03 AM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

Weight and stiffness affect eachother, so while...

Weight and stiffness affect eachother, so while weight might not be the most important factor, it certainly is a factor. 50g here or there might not make a difference in real use, but a quality...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-24-19, 11:39 PM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

Once again, thank you all for the helpful advice!...

Once again, thank you all for the helpful advice!

If I sum up everything so far, these are the answears to the questions I had:
The frame tubing I have looked at is a bit on the thin side for my...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-23-19, 12:05 AM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

First of all, thank you all for very educating...

First of all, thank you all for very educating and understandable answears! Nine times out of ten the answears you get on public forums are more in the line of: "No that's a bad idea", "only pro's...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-19-19, 11:30 PM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

Doug: Heat in this case will be every beginners...

Doug: Heat in this case will be every beginners problem and I appreciate the advice! This is why I'm asking hese questions :)
The Columbus Life tubing however I can't find any information on...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-19-19, 01:54 AM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

Well to be honest... compared to building my Opel...

Well to be honest... compared to building my Opel Kadett (also known as a GM "T" body, or Chevrolet Chevette/Pontiac Acadium.) with a different rear suspension and axle, altered front suspension, new...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-17-19, 04:58 AM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

On the "right" side ;) (Sweden) The...

On the "right" side ;) (Sweden)

The flexiness is what I'm concerned about.. Yeasterday I took a new personal best to work (It's straight throu central Gothenburg, a total of about 35 crossings),...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-17-19, 12:36 AM

Replies: 36

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

Views: 6,014

Posted By Cassius

Planning my first attempt at a homebuilt lugged frame - material questions

I've just recently really gotten into cycling. It started with the fact that I've been commuting by bike for a couple of years but never had a bike the correct size or one that was in OK condition. I...

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