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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 830
Posted By smallpox champ

Thanks all for the suggestions. For those...

Thanks all for the suggestions.

For those interested: I used Loctite 271 to fix a nut onto the threaded rod, the result was the thread rod came out of the axle. Interesting there was a 4mm hex on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By smallpox champ

It can be particular, I've run these rings for a...

It can be particular, I've run these rings for a while and have dropped the chain or failed to shift at times. I treat it as a 1x and try to reduce shifting, predicting when it's necessary and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By smallpox champ

C&V Inspired NBD: Custom 26" Drop Bar Build

My latest build, a custom 26" or Rene Herse 'RTP' frame and fork sporting Humptulips Ridge tires.

My previous personal bike was built with 'superlight' 7-4-7 tubing, 650bx45mm (actual) max,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,112
Posted By smallpox champ

Builder, myself, not because I am great, but I am...

Builder, myself, not because I am great, but I am cheap.

Frame, "super light" .7/.4/.7 butted main tubes, in this case True Temper OX Platinum. Quick handling, traditional geometry, not low trail....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-20, 10:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,561
Posted By smallpox champ

Crust bikes has some quill stems made by Nitto,...

Crust bikes has some quill stems made by Nitto, not cheap, but less than the Analog w(Right):

https://crustbikes.com/products/nitto-26-0-bj-stem/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,023
Posted By smallpox champ

'85 Stumpjumper Sport, recently cleaned up for my...

'85 Stumpjumper Sport, recently cleaned up for my father. Mostly original except the bars and stem were long gone, my shop had the bullmoose laying around.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,469
Posted By smallpox champ

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/dscf9077_2__e0e707366b70568402d8ed88f53c1bae52123c6e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 03:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,916
Posted By smallpox champ

ThermionicScott Yep. Additionally I try to...

ThermionicScott
Yep. Additionally I try to take into account tire sag, a bigger tire will lose more height with its lower pressure. So a 42 could be closer to 38mm height when ridden and a taller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,916
Posted By smallpox champ

repechage :thumb: tricky Stability,...

repechage
:thumb:

tricky
Stability, for pure road riding you can get pretty low. The frame is for 700x42 tires though, so 8cm is not a lot.

-Devin
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,606
Posted By smallpox champ

I'll counter what most are saying, I think taller...

I'll counter what most are saying, I think taller looks better. Perhaps it's an acquired taste or due to the trend of wider and wider tires, but something 60cm+ looks more pleasing to me. By being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 01:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,916
Posted By smallpox champ

I've made a handful of frames, and I'm working on...

I've made a handful of frames, and I'm working on more. I'm technically a frame builder, but perhaps not a framebuilder yet. Two threads for the first two:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,761
Posted By smallpox champ

My 2018 custom lightweight build in two slight...

My 2018 custom lightweight build in two slight variations:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 31,805
Posted By smallpox champ

Here's the powder coat I got on my custom frame....

Here's the powder coat I got on my custom frame. I talked to the boss of my local place and scrutinized the importance of a thin coat, he also opted for sanding instead of a media blast. I purchased...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,399
Posted By smallpox champ

C&V Inspired: I made a frame

I decided to make a frame several years ago now, slowly accumulating the knowledge, tools, and skills to do so. It took a long time, often neglected, with mistakes, but lessons learned. In retrospect...
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