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Forum: Framebuilders
02-29-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,105
Posted By potus

I corrected a head tube / seat tube misalignment...

I corrected a head tube / seat tube misalignment on the cheap once. I secured the bb of the frame in a bench vice. I then inserted a weight lifting bar (with an aluminum tube over the end that was...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-17-08, 04:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By potus

http://www.aircraftspruce.com ...

http://www.aircraftspruce.com
http://www.onlinemetals.com/
there's also Dillsburg Aeroplane Works 717-384-5865

look for 4130 3/8" X .028"
people have reported having good results with a bender...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-07, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By potus

sometimes it's called a funny bike. it's usually...

sometimes it's called a funny bike. it's usually used for short TT's. the idea behind the geometry is to shorten the wheel-base and put the rider in an agressive position, (leaning down/forward).
Forum: Framebuilders
12-24-07, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,130
Posted By potus

the paterek manual is the book you're looking...

the paterek manual is the book you're looking for. http://www.timpaterek.com/

I used the paterek manual + general evening welding classes to build a few frames.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-08-07, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,115
Posted By potus

I'd buy an extra set of bosses and do a test run...

I'd buy an extra set of bosses and do a test run but I think it would work. I'd' trigger' weld it, a fancy term for a bunch of tacks. it probably wouldn't take much
Forum: Framebuilders
08-20-07, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By potus

http://www.bringheli.com/ is in Parma

http://www.bringheli.com/ is in Parma
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-07, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,114
Posted By potus

back in my day, you couldn't build a set of track...

back in my day, you couldn't build a set of track wheels for $300... if it appeals to you, buy it. it's a track bike, not a rocket ship. there ain't much to it so it doesn't surprise me you can buy...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-01-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,299
Posted By potus

cannondale uses a two pass weld. the second pass...

cannondale uses a two pass weld. the second pass smooths out the weld, you can read about it here:

http://toolingandproduction.com/archives/0602/0602welding.asp
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By potus

a lathe is a beautiful thing

a lathe is a beautiful thing
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 09:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,089
Posted By potus

jesse james uses them. 'nuff said.

jesse james uses them. 'nuff said.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-29-07, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,746
Posted By potus

I'd agree with that. Repairs are rough on Al,...

I'd agree with that. Repairs are rough on Al, even simple alignments. mainly due to the heat treating/artificial aging process that happens after the welding. figure out the cost of the repair +...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-29-07, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By potus

I've never heard a negative comment about UBI. ...

I've never heard a negative comment about UBI. There's also Doug Fattic's class in Mi & Mint's class in Az. May be worth checking out.

If I had the $ & time, UBI would be my first choice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-07, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,296
Posted By potus

My brother-in-law is from Taichung. I was...

My brother-in-law is from Taichung. I was visiting him one summer and he called them up to see if we could buy a frame. At the time (5 years ago) they said they'd sell us an un-branded frame. A...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,190
Posted By potus

I sold one a few months ago on eBay for $100

I sold one a few months ago on eBay for $100
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-07, 07:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,392
Posted By potus

I have an older park prs-5. (no longer available...

I have an older park prs-5. (no longer available from park, ebay maybe?) I really like it. it's the one and only repair stand I've ever used but couldn't imagine what else I would need in a stand....
Forum: Framebuilders
06-21-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 595
Posted By potus

it may be flux rattling in there. if it is rust...

it may be flux rattling in there. if it is rust & you can hear it, it's probably too late.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-21-07, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,299
Posted By potus

you could apply bondo to give it a fillet-brazed...

you could apply bondo to give it a fillet-brazed look
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,202
Posted By potus

I find gear inches is more closely related to how...

I find gear inches is more closely related to how steep of hills you plan to ride up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-07, 09:24 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,088
Posted By potus

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-07, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By potus

super glue the crack

super glue the crack
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By potus

+1 those hook looking things suck ****.

+1

those hook looking things suck ****.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-07, 10:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,220
Posted By potus

I'd skip that option if possible. looks cool but...

I'd skip that option if possible. looks cool but may cause a stress riser down the road.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-07, 10:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By potus

forget about it. it will take you a year...

forget about it.

it will take you a year (if not forever) to find several near mint keirin frames in the 56-59 range for about 400 each.

Keirin is .01% of Japan.

go to Japan, have fun &...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By potus

this? http://www.xcontario.com/bikeCAD.html

this? http://www.xcontario.com/bikeCAD.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,992
Posted By potus

doode... that set-up deserves a proper hex wrench...

doode... that set-up deserves a proper hex wrench set.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-07, 07:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,631
Posted By potus

I'll be there. I'd bet cash money Ceya & Sashae...

I'll be there. I'd bet cash money Ceya & Sashae will be there as well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-07, 06:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By potus

27.0 - 26.4 = .6 26.0 - 25.4 = .6 ...

27.0 - 26.4 = .6

26.0 - 25.4 = .6

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/ST0506 is a .6mm shim. it will work.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-07, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By potus

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/ST0506 ...

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/ST0506

should do the trick
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-07, 06:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,146
Posted By potus

Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem ...

Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/handlebars_stems_tape/16044.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-15-07, 07:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,697
Posted By potus

http://search.bikelist.org/?SearchString=Drilling%...

http://search.bikelist.org/?SearchString=Drilling%20a%20fork%20crown%20&SearchPrefix=@msgsubject&SortBy=MsgDate%5Bd%5D&Scope=framebuilders

the post from Mike Zanconato is the most useful
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-07, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By potus

http://www.landsharkbicycles.com/photogal1.html

http://www.landsharkbicycles.com/photogal1.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-07, 07:42 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,765,678
Posted By potus

the latest incarnation of the 'ol faithful steed ...

the latest incarnation of the 'ol faithful steed

http://www.popdan.com/images/blackbike.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-07, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,136
Posted By potus

WD-40 is a degreaser. The common mistake is...

WD-40 is a degreaser. The common mistake is using it in the place of grease. it'll work in the short-term but all it is doing is cleaning up and removing the old dirty grease. eventually you'll...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-07, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By potus

you can make an extension for your dremel using a...

you can make an extension for your dremel using a piece of .125" steel rod. cut it to the longest length you'll need (plus a little more to clamp into the dremel). using black electrical tape build...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-07, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,077
Posted By potus

this guy did...

this guy did http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2006/dec/Brad.htm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,041
Posted By potus

http://teamchainreaction.com/video/hungerford/

http://teamchainreaction.com/video/hungerford/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,588
Posted By potus

+1

+1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 13,263
Posted By potus

I'd go down a frame size. for wheelie'ness, the...

I'd go down a frame size. for wheelie'ness, the slacker the seat tube angle & shorter the chain stays, the better.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,107
Posted By potus

finally. now, does anyone have pics of a regular...

finally. now, does anyone have pics of a regular chain break in a similar fashion as that one?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,107
Posted By potus

pictures please. I don't believe that chains...

pictures please. I don't believe that chains break. prove me wrong...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-07, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By potus

if it's stripped there won't be any metal there...

if it's stripped there won't be any metal there to re-tap. he could try a helicoil but that's probably more trouble than it's worth.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-07, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,985
Posted By potus

I think DID's are the only silver NJS chain out...

I think DID's are the only silver NJS chain out there. I picked one up in Japan over thanksgiving for ~$15, about the same price as the HKK Vertex.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 994
Views: 96,283
Posted By potus

there's always tokyo godfathers...

there's always tokyo godfathers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388473/)

This animated tale tells the unlikely story of three misfit roommates -- Gin (a former professional cyclist), Hana (a...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-26-07, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By potus

overlap would not be a problem. handling is...

overlap would not be a problem. handling is dependent upon head-tube angle and fork rake. having a 64cm ST and 58cm TT can work. sounds like you have long legs. have you ever been fit by a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-22-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 812
Posted By potus

that's exactly where a former olympic track...

that's exactly where a former olympic track cyclist told me to put my hands the first time I rode a track
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-22-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By potus

it might be smaller than 1 3/4", pipe is measured...

it might be smaller than 1 3/4", pipe is measured from the inside. there's definitely a size that works perfectly with 1" forks. I have a chunk at my parents'.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-21-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,798
Posted By potus

stanley's rule http://www.stanley-pmi.com/ if...

stanley's rule http://www.stanley-pmi.com/
if you pre-heat it your coffee will stay steaming hot all day. they don't leak & have replaceable parts
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-07, 10:51 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,765,678
Posted By potus

aka pajama, ao pajama, ki pajama

aka pajama, ao pajama, ki pajama
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-07, 10:36 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,765,678
Posted By potus

baka janai! ii desu ne!!!

baka janai!

ii desu ne!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-07, 10:33 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,765,678
Posted By potus

we may be brothers from another mother. I had a...

we may be brothers from another mother. I had a pulse as well...
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