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Forum: Framebuilders
01-26-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,500
Posted By bobbotron

I believe Thursday bikes did/does gas welding for...

I believe Thursday bikes did/does gas welding for some of his bikes. Dr Welby (on MTBR) has done one too, I believe, as well as some custom lugs. I took an O/A welding class, where we did a lot of...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-10-10, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,851
Posted By bobbotron

I'd suggest against using internal routing. ...

I'd suggest against using internal routing. Usually there are design time considerations about tube selection with respect to internal routing. And there is almost always a reinforcement tab brazed...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-19-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,246
Posted By bobbotron

I'd just get a new frame. Here's my quick, frank...

I'd just get a new frame. Here's my quick, frank thoughts on the matter. (Not trying to be a jerk!) Fixing a chromed part is a pain in the ass (chrome removal is really annoying, and you NEED to...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-28-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,729
Posted By bobbotron

I've done some alu brazing recently during a O/A...

I've done some alu brazing recently during a O/A course I took. It is freaking difficult (for me), and I believe you would want to heat treat afterwards, but it does work, and seemed really strong -...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-15-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,514
Posted By bobbotron

For bonus points, you could take a set of slotted...

For bonus points, you could take a set of slotted drop outs, and gas weld on the sockets, at the desired angles, and then braze that into the bike.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-17-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,108
Posted By bobbotron

Post some of your practice brazes here if you try...

Post some of your practice brazes here if you try it!
Forum: Framebuilders
08-09-10, 09:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,636
Posted By bobbotron

I'd say give it a shot on some practice material,...

I'd say give it a shot on some practice material, wear good safety gear, and if nothing else, it'll be a fine way to spend some fun time with your grandpa. (Just don't electrocute yourself!)

Oh,...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-24-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,872
Posted By bobbotron

I think this kind of thing was discussed on MTBR...

I think this kind of thing was discussed on MTBR recently. I believe the consensus was that it could be done, but you want to be 100000% obsessive compulsive about cleaning both tubes, no touching...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,013
Posted By bobbotron

I agree. A forwards component BB is a good call...

I agree. A forwards component BB is a good call for this.
Forum: Touring
04-28-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By bobbotron

Arkel handle bar clamp for 26.0mm bar?

I just bought a big Arkel handlebar bag, and when I got home found out it has a clamp for 25.4mm handlebars - I have 26.0mm on my touring bike - is it ok to use the 25.4 clamp? :/ What a jam, I was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,844
Posted By bobbotron

Haha. :) I am seriously considering doing the...

Haha. :) I am seriously considering doing the same.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,844
Posted By bobbotron

ACS claw freewheel noise

I replaced a dicta freewheel that was on my bike with a ACS claw. When I am pedaling now, it makes a really annoying ticking noise, which I believe is caused by the side to side play in the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-03-09, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,050
Posted By bobbotron

So I'm thinking of building up the front wheel...

So I'm thinking of building up the front wheel first, going with a mavic CXP 33 28 holes to a Hope pro II front hub. Should be light enough, and maybe the lightly aero rim will help cut through mud.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-03-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,050
Posted By bobbotron

Which neuvation rims are you using? How many...

Which neuvation rims are you using? How many spokes?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,050
Posted By bobbotron

210 pound rider looking for recommendations for new wheels

Hi there!

I'm currently using a set of Mavic A719 rims laced to DMR hubs with double butted spokes. 32 front, 36 rear on a DMR singlespeed hub (they used to be my 29er wheels.) I like the width...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,318
Posted By bobbotron

You don't always pinch flat if you bottom out a...

You don't always pinch flat if you bottom out a clincher. (At least, that has been my experience.)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,321
Posted By bobbotron

Around here we get a lot of wet cut grass that...

Around here we get a lot of wet cut grass that turns to torn up cut grass/mud over the race.... any suggestions on tires for that kind of terrain? I'm considering some IRD CrossFires.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,460
Posted By bobbotron

I knew better than to read this thread. :(

I knew better than to read this thread. :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,066
Posted By bobbotron

Cleaning the bushing on an avid v brake?

Hi there,

I'm trying to put some life back into a set of rear brake avid SD 7 calipers that have become very gritty. I noticed that the rear calipers didn't want to spring back after you hit the...
Forum: Touring
03-11-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 26,566
Posted By bobbotron

Nice bike! I hope you get a ton of usage out of...

Nice bike! I hope you get a ton of usage out of it. Black Sheep makes great bikes, you see a lot of them on the 29er mtbr forum.

What are your thoughts on trussed vs non trussed Ti forks?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-11-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,589
Posted By bobbotron

I have a flat bar on my cross check right now,...

I have a flat bar on my cross check right now, because it's what I had when I built it up... Might go to drops once I get a set of drop levers so I can get extra hand positions. The flat bars are...
Forum: Touring
03-04-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,296
Posted By bobbotron

I ended up taking them off my bike when I was...

I ended up taking them off my bike when I was touring, I found it too tippy and I rarely used them. They sure were nice when I used them, but they got the ax in favor of reducing the amount of stuff...
Forum: Touring
03-03-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,835
Posted By bobbotron

I would! I'm not sure how durable they are, but...

I would! I'm not sure how durable they are, but I bet it would be fine, gearing wise.
Forum: Touring
02-26-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,598
Posted By bobbotron

I really love my urbanite touring bike. It is...

I really love my urbanite touring bike. It is PERFECT for me, except that it has a 1" head tube. Oh well, I can deal with that.
Forum: Touring
02-26-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By bobbotron

Touring in Newfoundland in May

My GF and I are thinking of taking a 2 or 3 week bike tour in Newfoundland this year. Have any of you toured in Nfld? Good routes, bad routes? :) I'm looking for good resources on bike touring...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-24-08, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By bobbotron

I've shouldered worse bikes. It isn't terrific,...

I've shouldered worse bikes. It isn't terrific, but I don't really care, so it's okay by me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By bobbotron

Man, riding a pugsley for cyclocross. Wow! How...

Man, riding a pugsley for cyclocross. Wow! How did that work out?

I use my 29er for cyclocross right now, it works out pretty well. If I put lighter parts on it, the bike would be veeeeeery...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-09-08, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By bobbotron

Do many people attend this? Sounds like fun,...

Do many people attend this? Sounds like fun, maybe I can get a few people from Ottawa to attend.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 753
Posted By bobbotron

I'm using my 29er for this season, I did a post...

I'm using my 29er for this season, I did a post on it on mtbr ( http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=455388 ) and posted some photos of it here (...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By bobbotron

You're looking for this guy. ...

You're looking for this guy.

http://www.one-speed.com/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By bobbotron

Pasalas are decent tires, but they aren't great...

Pasalas are decent tires, but they aren't great for off roading as they don't have any tread.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 508
Posted By bobbotron

Need help planning my cross set up for the fall

I'm starting to plan out my cyclocross bike for the fall cross circuit that takes place here in and around Ottawa. It's going to be my second year doing the series. I race in the novice level. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,383
Posted By bobbotron

Locking your arms isn't good for your elbows. ...

Locking your arms isn't good for your elbows. You can really damage them that way. Think about if you tripped and fell into a wall with your arms out, locked. It would probably hurt a lot. If...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By bobbotron

Good luck with that! You should also ask seven...

Good luck with that! You should also ask seven if your frame can take a disc brake. I know that some frames that weren't designed for rear discs don't take well to the stress put on the chain stays...
Forum: Touring
05-21-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By bobbotron

Urbane cycles in toronto sells their 1"...

Urbane cycles in toronto sells their 1" threadless touring forks for about $75. They're really really (really) nice forks. :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By bobbotron

You could try installing a brake booster to see...

You could try installing a brake booster to see if that helps with the fork shudder.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By bobbotron

Heh, I'll find out if I have issues pretty...

Heh, I'll find out if I have issues pretty quickly, I'm 210 and am going to be riding it fixed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-08, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By bobbotron

I'd say go for it, and just tighten it down a...

I'd say go for it, and just tighten it down a lot, but don't strip the threads! :) You can always buy new sliders too if you do. I'm 5'11" and am going for the 18" frame. It's a real toss up. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By bobbotron

Could you post some photos of the bars and the...

Could you post some photos of the bars and the bike?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-08, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By bobbotron

From what I've heard, some people have this...

From what I've heard, some people have this problem, and some don't. I hear some people do, and then grease the slider bolts and tighten them well and they don't have any more problems.

Anyway, I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-08, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By bobbotron

I bet it will be great. My girlfriend has a 1"...

I bet it will be great. My girlfriend has a 1" threadless nashbar carbon road fork on her road bike. She road it for about 2 years, greatly abusing it at times. It's still going strong. I think...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By bobbotron

Are you actually planning on riding cross with...

Are you actually planning on riding cross with it? You may want to look into getting a touring frame with some racy components. I think that's a great way to go for a zippy bike that is nice and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By bobbotron

Are you actually planning on riding cross with...

Are you actually planning on riding cross with it? You may want to look into getting a touring frame with some racy components. I think that's a great way to go for a zippy bike that is nice and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
Posted By bobbotron

So, I did a bit of searching and I think the...

So, I did a bit of searching and I think the specialized crank is a specialized Strongarm. Anyone know what BB length the strongarms take?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
Posted By bobbotron

Hmm. I got both cranks from a local bike co op,...

Hmm. I got both cranks from a local bike co op, they didn't come with a BB.

Are you sure it was a 122.5 mm bb? According to sheldon's site, the Exage 300LX M300 takes a 121 mm bb. Hmm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
Posted By bobbotron

Looking for BB spindle advice for two old triple cranks

Hi there,

I'm planning on using an old specialized triple crankset I got from a local bike co op on a bike I'm building up for a friend. It's an old specialized 175mm crank. I'm not sure what...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,552
Posted By bobbotron

Sounds like you could just toss some cyclocross...

Sounds like you could just toss some cyclocross tires on your existing bike and you could handle those types of trails no problem. I've taken my touring bike on rail trails with 700x35c semi slick...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-07, 12:32 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 13,994
Posted By bobbotron

From my experience with shimano SPD's and...

From my experience with shimano SPD's and eggbeaters, they will disengage when you fall. But not always before something traumatic happens with you attached to your bike. They are made to disengage...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-03-07, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By bobbotron

Mavic A719's are very strong. You might want to...

Mavic A719's are very strong. You might want to check them out.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-28-07, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,060
Posted By bobbotron

sprintcarblue (sp?), is that a fixed karate...

sprintcarblue (sp?), is that a fixed karate monkey?
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