Frame repair / mods: ballpark estimate to replace dropout and add braze-ons?
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Frame repair / mods: ballpark estimate to replace dropout and add braze-ons?
I think I've got too many bikes sitting around, because I'm always dreaming up weird things to do with them. I swear spend more time swapping bars, brakes and drivetrains than actually riding bikes. AHEM:
Sometimes I miss having a geared steel 26er. Unfortunately I can't really justify the expense of a new $500ish frame. However, I do have an old pre-disc Surly 1x1. I've always had this idea in the back of my head: get a framebuilder to replace the drive side rear dropout with one from a Surly Karate Monkey-- since it has a rear-facing style track end and a derailleur hanger. Surly sells these dropouts for $40ish (last item here).
With this (and probably a couple braze-ons for the derailleur cable), any idea what I'd need to shell out for labor?
Anyhow, I know this is madness but remember this is hypothetical more than anything. Not worried about paint, because the rest of the frame's original finish is pretty shot already-- I'd likely just Rust-Oleum the new bits and call it done.
Sometimes I miss having a geared steel 26er. Unfortunately I can't really justify the expense of a new $500ish frame. However, I do have an old pre-disc Surly 1x1. I've always had this idea in the back of my head: get a framebuilder to replace the drive side rear dropout with one from a Surly Karate Monkey-- since it has a rear-facing style track end and a derailleur hanger. Surly sells these dropouts for $40ish (last item here).
With this (and probably a couple braze-ons for the derailleur cable), any idea what I'd need to shell out for labor?
Anyhow, I know this is madness but remember this is hypothetical more than anything. Not worried about paint, because the rest of the frame's original finish is pretty shot already-- I'd likely just Rust-Oleum the new bits and call it done.
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Really depends where you live and who does the work... probably looking at $150.00 at the low end to cover parts and labour without any refinishing.
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I'm in Portland, Oregon, so I'll take your estimate as a pretty good indicator of local prices.
Figured I'd have better luck simply selling the 1x1 and putting it towards something with a hanger!
Figured I'd have better luck simply selling the 1x1 and putting it towards something with a hanger!
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Replacing one dropout with another of a different style can be more complicated than it seems at first glance. The wheel position or slot, may be at a different height, or angle with respect to the stays. Often it's far easier to replace both dropouts to preserve symmetry.
Cost varies tremendously depending on whether it's a welded or brazed frame, and how different the new dropouts are compared to the originals.
Cost varies tremendously depending on whether it's a welded or brazed frame, and how different the new dropouts are compared to the originals.
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He is very practical and workmanlike in his approach, does great work, and think he might give you the best price in Portland.
https://igleheartcustomframesandforks.com/
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