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Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

1" x.25" hot rolled strip. Here's a shot of the...

1" x.25" hot rolled strip. Here's a shot of the first practice of design from a couple years ago and one of the current pair made. When I decided to try disk brakes the traditional dropouts just...
04-24-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 157
Posted By Barry2

Stages Cycling has closed its doors.

It’s being reported that Stages has laid off all staff and closed its doors.

Just a thought, I had their app on my phone & just grabbed both apps on my iPad.
If it’s pulled from the App Store………...
04-16-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 515
Posted By Koyote

Leland Sklar and his "producer's switch." ...

Leland Sklar and his "producer's switch."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVocs6t4dX4
Forum: Framebuilders
04-08-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By VegasJen

I started watching the video but it didn't take...

I started watching the video but it didn't take long to figure out that is way, way more work than I would want or care to put into this thing. Hell, I'm talking about a $20 frame for a project...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-06-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 432
Posted By Doug Fattic

i have some Reynolds D shaped fork blades and...

i have some Reynolds D shaped fork blades and matching crowns. They vary in rake and curve. In addition I have steerers from the same era. I got them with some of the framebuilding stuff I acquired...
04-05-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,168
Posted By Rick_D

Whoa, whoa, whoa lemme stop you right there....

Whoa, whoa, whoa lemme stop you right there. Rattlesnakes are live-birthers, like guppies? What happened to laying eggs, for Pete's sake? At least the lizards and ground squirrels get a shot at them.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,083
Posted By Doug Fattic

My fixture could be mounted on a wall with either...

My fixture could be mounted on a wall with either 80/20 aluminum extrusion or plywood backing. Or for that matter a plate of aluminum or steel. The cones that hold the tubes can be adjusted to...
03-27-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 196
Posted By La Tortue

Cruzbike Chase Race tonight

Join us in the popular Cruzbike Chase Race tonight at 1935 EDT. https://www.zwift.com/ca/events/view/4249731...
03-25-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,386
Posted By _ForceD_

Trouble likely coming my way

You may hear cries of help from me. While making the bed this morning I noticed this grease stain of unmistaken origin on the duvet cover. Bike maintenance area is adjacent to our laundry area....
Replies: 12
Views: 620
Posted By downtube42

I went into LEL prepared for cold, rain and wind,...

I went into LEL prepared for cold, rain and wind, based on stories from past events. I brought wool and rain gear. Not a stretch for me, living in the PNW. What happened was a heat wave, beginning...
03-23-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By SurferRosa

No, but even though they're terrible expensive...

No, but even though they're terrible expensive ($39) on their site, they look cheap (but serviceable) like the Shimano TY05 ones , which are less than $10:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156079355560
...
03-22-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,632
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

I was waiting 14 years to make a deep fake...

I was waiting 14 years to make a deep fake website and add fake post :) really...
03-21-24, 10:31 PM
03-21-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,632
Posted By JohnDThompson

Repo lever hoods source

This just popped up on the Facebook "Steel is Real" group. Looks like a good variety of models. No personal experience with them:
...
03-16-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, it would ramp up the power at the start...

Yeah, it would ramp up the power at the start before your HR had time to respond and then cut the power right back when HR eventually overshot the target. I never found it a very useful function. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By Nessism

The TDS says you can reduce up to 15% with...

The TDS says you can reduce up to 15% with acetone for spraying. Clean-up with mineral spirits.

Rust-Oleum is Alkyd enamel. You can use hardner, to speed the cure time, and increase hardness. I...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By Nessism

Spirit and Life both use the same OMNICROM alloy...

Spirit and Life both use the same OMNICROM alloy steel. The difference is in the shape, thickness, and butting configuration. It would be a mistake to think one or the other is "better".

As...
03-13-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By Barry2

Control trainer resistance with HR

I've been testing a IOS App called Breakaway.
It permits you to preset a HR and the App controls the trainer resistance (watts) to maintain the HR you have set.
As you tire HR remains the same...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-12-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,098
Posted By duanedr

I agree with you that standard sized tubing is...

I agree with you that standard sized tubing is still viable from a structural standpoint, from a customer standpoint, there are very few asking for standard sized tubing with disc brakes and through...
03-11-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,811
Posted By rm -rf

Testing just now: There's the warning " Catch...

Testing just now:
There's the warning " Catch up to {bot name}" and "xx meters" for the closing distance. This appears between 25 meters and 50 meters away, but I don't lose the group based on...
03-11-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By himespau

Yeah, that was my thought as well when I saw...

Yeah, that was my thought as well when I saw those photos. Didn't get it until I tried them but velodrome races are fun but brutal.

https://youtu.be/qYY08JnlkbM?t=340

Many of the formats, I'm...
03-10-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By himespau

If you're listed as being on a team, it'll put...

If you're listed as being on a team, it'll put you on that team. If you're not listed on a team, it'll put you on one of the generic teams. If other members of your team are also in the same pen,...
03-10-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,811
Posted By rm -rf

Pace Partner strategy Zwift Insider says the...

Pace Partner strategy
Zwift Insider says the bot adds 10% W/kg on climbs, up to -20% on downhills, trying to mimic real life group rides.
I wonder if the bots are drafting faster on climbs if the...
03-10-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,297
Posted By newredbike

Hi there, I realise you posted this a while...

Hi there,
I realise you posted this a while back, but just in case you've not found out, the light connection is behind the LHS motor case, You'll have to remove the crank to access it, There's a...
03-09-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,811
Posted By zacster

The robopacers go .1 or .2 over their nominal...

The robopacers go .1 or .2 over their nominal rating on hills, both up and down. The multipliers apply to drops, not XP. I was doing a long easy ride and really racked up the drops when I stayed...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 700
Posted By bulgie

Yes, some DIY-ers have "the right stuff" to...

Yes, some DIY-ers have "the right stuff" to figure this out on their own, but most don't. I wouldn't recommend trying it yourself unless you have a mentor to show you some stuff first, and/or...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 700
Posted By bulgie

"Rebrazed" impies it was ever brazed in the first...

"Rebrazed" impies it was ever brazed in the first place. Well some of it was, but the job was never completed.

I think with some more brazing it can be safe, hard to know for sure though. And...
03-02-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By choddo

Indievelo racing

Anyone else tried the different racing events in this?

I tried a velodrome sprint race in this tonight and it was an absolute blast. Sprint every 4 laps for points. Total of 20km. There were about...
02-24-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,566
Posted By Dancing Skeleton

How it feels to ride AdZ at 100% depends on what...

How it feels to ride AdZ at 100% depends on what gearing is on your bike.
You could have an 11S 53/39 11/26 & it would be a real challenge because you'd probably be grinding out at 50-60 RPM.
But...
02-21-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,672
Posted By zacster

It could have been a batch issue, I bought my two...

It could have been a batch issue, I bought my two when they were first released, although not at the same time. You can't just buy something for one twin and not the other, even if the other didn't...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-15-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 979
Posted By bulgie

Payment in full before the frame is even started...

Payment in full before the frame is even started is not fair to the consumer. It puts all the risk on the buyer, when it should be shared to some extent. And business flows more smoothly when both...
02-15-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,470
Posted By zacster

My weight doping wasn't just a little when I...

My weight doping wasn't just a little when I started up again a few months ago. I've since dropped 25 pounds and I'm STILL over the weight I have in Zwift. It doesn't matter unless you are going...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-14-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By bulgie

yeah a 1-1/2" DT should provide so much torsional...

yeah a 1-1/2" DT should provide so much torsional rigidity by itself that it doesn't matter what you do for a "toptube" -- for torsion anyway. those twin stays will be more than adequate for the...
02-13-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,733
Posted By pdlamb

If you're happy with what you've got, move them...

If you're happy with what you've got, move them over or get another set.

There's a little bit of difference between different clipless pedals. There's a very big difference between "All my shoes...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 231
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Drop Outs FS

I am selling some no longer needed drop outs. The details and close up shots are in the for Sale sub forum here Steel Dropouts - Bike Forums...
02-08-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 62,596
Posted By Travis F

Hello all, I just registered to give a BIG...

Hello all,

I just registered to give a BIG thanks to everyone sharing their knowledge in this post. My 2018 Kickr stopped transmitting speed, cadence, and power data around the middle of January....
02-03-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By BTinNYC

A little Zwift repair in the recent update

Their latest update fixed an integration issue so finally I can again can see my custom made workouts in the Home Screen. I made this 1 Minute Power inter in TrainingPeaks, set it as today's workout,...
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By dmacrides

Pure Peak Grit

I wondered if anyone has taken part in Pure Peak Grit before? It's an ultra distance road cycling event in the Peak District.

600km long
13,500m ascent
Known as the UK's hilliest long distance...
02-01-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,147
Posted By Tusk

SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker with GPS | Saved by...

SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker with GPS | Saved by SPOT | US (findmespot.com) (https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/spot-trace)

$130.00 unit purchase, $120 per year OR $12.50 per month...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-31-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,497
Posted By bulgie

Steerers with that much thread are malpractice...

Steerers with that much thread are malpractice and should be illegal. I'm not joking, I'm talking jail time. The manu knows or should bloody well know that they're unsafe, but they save a few bucks...
01-30-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 311
Posted By gorillimo

New area to explore!

Went out checking out trails in our new area. Moved from San Luis Obispo, Ca to Grass Valley. Gold rush area. Very different then coastal riding. The Cross Check and I had a good day out!...
01-23-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,775
Posted By jon c.

They couldn't afford to park the car.

They couldn't afford to park the car.
01-22-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By himespau

I also use the teleport when a group that I'm...

I also use the teleport when a group that I'm riding with and is pushing the limit for the effort I'm able to do (or for what I want to get done that day) reaches a hill or a dirt/gravel section. ...
01-18-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,775
Posted By RChung

My wife is Parisian, her family is still there,...

My wife is Parisian, her family is still there, and she has a split position between a university here and a research center there, so we spend part of the year there. There's still a lot of...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-16-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 972
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Many of us did recycle old frames into practice...

Many of us did recycle old frames into practice material but the time it took to clean off the paint was taking away from the practice torch stuff time so speaking for myself I suggest raw tubing as...
01-01-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 11,106
Posted By Trakhak

There was a thread about 10 years ago on the...

There was a thread about 10 years ago on the subject of frame durability. A few pages in, someone posted brusquely, "Titanium frames last forever. End of thread."

In response, I provided a link to...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-01-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The stays were Deda Zero Uno. They offer a few...

The stays were Deda Zero Uno. They offer a few different versions with various amounts of bends and shapes. I believe they were called the MtB oval 1mm, sorry but I didn't record a specific part...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-01-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By dsaul

I find it helpful to draw out the parts and...

I find it helpful to draw out the parts and clearances needed and lay the parts on top of the drawing. I have several of these drawings that I use for gravel or MTB frames with the centerline,...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-31-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Not really a Mistake...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pc310073_9c229c7e6f0707539c4d95ee3a15dad88d8bed99.jpg

I did this today. I've been building my second gravel/grovel frame, hoping to...
12-27-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 11,106
Posted By bulgie

When I repaired Litespeeds, I got to see the...

When I repaired Litespeeds, I got to see the inside. There were colors and other artifacts pointing to incomplete argon purge. Slight discoloration is OK but some spots I saw on Litespeeds were...
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