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Forum: Framebuilders
01-07-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,880
Posted By WheelNut2

You can always try to build up a little bit of a...

You can always try to build up a little bit of a fillet around the edge of the cable stop to provide a smoother stress transition if your concerned about stress risers on your cable stops. Brazing...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-18, 01:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,246
Posted By WheelNut2

It's not that there is some dramatic melting...

It's not that there is some dramatic melting happening, but it is possible for the epoxy material that binds the carbon fibres together to become soft allow the rim to change shape. On a tubular a...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-17-18, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,235
Posted By WheelNut2

It looks good! Nice paint scheme. Have fun over...

It looks good! Nice paint scheme. Have fun over the next week. The feeling of riding your first frame for the first time is really truly awesome.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-17-18, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By WheelNut2

Well, there are a lot of variables here. Wheel...

Well, there are a lot of variables here. Wheel size, chainstay length, frame material, BB drop, chainline, hub width, your height and proportions and more all have an effect on the feasibility of...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-18, 05:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,212
Posted By WheelNut2

I know the other guys here have provided some...

I know the other guys here have provided some info on order of operations, and I'd like to add my own experience learned from making mistakes to the mix. Like unterhausen suggested I've also found...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-05-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,592
Posted By WheelNut2

That build doesn't sound stupid it sounds...

That build doesn't sound stupid it sounds awesome! Have you completed them yet?
The only thing I would comment on is that your tire width won't lend itself to creating an aero profile very well,...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-25-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,880
Posted By WheelNut2

This is the blog post here:...

This is the blog post here: https://silca.cc/blogs/journal/part-3-tire-pressure-and-comfort

All five parts are worth a read for sure. I mis-remembered the frame, wheel, tire compliance hierarchy....
Forum: Framebuilders
01-24-18, 06:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,880
Posted By WheelNut2

Everything makes sense there. From what I have...

Everything makes sense there. From what I have read there is no different in rigidity between different chromoly steels. Dent resistance and durability of higher grade steels should be better though....
Forum: Framebuilders
01-22-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,430
Posted By WheelNut2

What sort of tinkering was necessary?

What sort of tinkering was necessary?
Forum: Framebuilders
01-17-18, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,430
Posted By WheelNut2

Do not buy the harbor Freight tube notcher. I...

Do not buy the harbor Freight tube notcher. I bought one last year and it is completely and utterly useless on bicycle tubing. Files and a paper template are much better.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-11-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,689
Posted By WheelNut2

Does anyone know of a supplier who sells these...

Does anyone know of a supplier who sells these lugs? Pretty nice looking. I like working with the pressed lugs too as they are so easy to manipulate.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-22-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,939
Posted By WheelNut2

I buy my paint from a Napa Auto here in Edmonton...

I buy my paint from a Napa Auto here in Edmonton that also carries autobody supplies. Check with your local Napa store to see if they have auto paints. The shop here will do any automotive paint in a...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-07-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,439
Posted By WheelNut2

Uncoated Harris Safety-Silv 56 (BAg-7) and Harris...

Uncoated Harris Safety-Silv 56 (BAg-7) and Harris Stay-Silv White flux paste. You won't need much to do a cable stop. 1oz of brazing material and the smallest flux container you can find will be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-17, 08:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,391
Posted By WheelNut2

The OP stated his bike will not fit anything...

The OP stated his bike will not fit anything larger than 32mm tires.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-01-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,286
Posted By WheelNut2

I second Tuz's suggestion. A shorter fork would...

I second Tuz's suggestion. A shorter fork would really change the handling and might be a place where you can save some weight. If you get a fork with a bit more offset that will reduce your trail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,391
Posted By WheelNut2

Compass Elk Pass with latex tubes is going to be...

Compass Elk Pass with latex tubes is going to be the most supple 559x32 tire you can get as far as I can tell. The only other thing that might be a good option would be Panaracer Paselas. Not too...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-02-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,097
Posted By WheelNut2

Wow, this is a great resource Andrew! Thank you...

Wow, this is a great resource Andrew! Thank you for posting it. Lots of great ideas in there.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-02-17, 02:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,318
Posted By WheelNut2

Excellent suggestion Darth Lefty! Tune to Win in...

Excellent suggestion Darth Lefty! Tune to Win in a great book! And exploring suspension geometry with an R/C car is also a good idea. Something like a Traxxas E-maxx with it's high level of...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-30-16, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,470
Posted By WheelNut2

Thanks for all the replies so far! The lug...

Thanks for all the replies so far!

The lug is a Long Shen that I got from Nova as part of a classic road lug and tube set. I actually have not changed the angle at all, but I did have to do some...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-27-16, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,470
Posted By WheelNut2

Adjusting Lug to Tube Fit

Hey Everybody,

I'm having some trouble with the DT-HT lug fitting correctly around my DT on the frame I'm building (only my second build). The angles are all good and I'm not modifying the...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-07-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By WheelNut2

Scooper- Is there a particular part of the...

Scooper- Is there a particular part of the lug/joint you start with when you tack braze? Multi spots? A cross pattern, like when torquing something with 4 bolts? Thanks for any insight.

Also,...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-08-16, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,712
Posted By WheelNut2

If your going to do aluminum 7075 T6 would...

If your going to do aluminum 7075 T6 would definitely be the way to go. Don't use 6061 as it is so much softer. Stainless steel would be cool because it would probably outlive the frame, haha. It...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-03-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,901
Posted By WheelNut2

Thanks for all the feedback everybody. It is very...

Thanks for all the feedback everybody. It is very helpful!

dsaul: I was thinking the plate for the spine would be 1/2" steel. What material are the cones on the jig you built made from?

I'm...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-31-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,901
Posted By WheelNut2

Designing a Frame Jig - Feedback Requested

Hey Everybody,

I built my first frame last winter and I loved it! I used a pretty horrendous set of hacked together jig from an aluminum L bracket and some maple tubing clamps. The bikes rides...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-14-15, 10:46 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,572
Posted By WheelNut2

Hey everyone, I've finally got a few...

Hey everyone,

I've finally got a few pictures together of the frame I built over the last year. Nova smoothie double-OS lugs with Nova tubes. Domed the seatstays and chainstays where they meet the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-15, 10:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,164
Posted By WheelNut2

Does anyone know what places like Ribble and...

Does anyone know what places like Ribble and Wiggle be getting 4700 in stock? I really want to order one of these groups before the (short) Canadian road season is over.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,770
Posted By WheelNut2

Check your local shops. You might be able to find...

Check your local shops. You might be able to find something like a Giant Defy 5 which should be very close to your budget. I have two bikes: One with Shimano Claris (triple) and one with Shimano Sora...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-17-15, 09:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,329
Posted By WheelNut2

Hey PiLigand, cool project idea! I'm an...

Hey PiLigand, cool project idea!
I'm an industrial design student and I've been building a frame as a side project this semester. I did a model of the bike in Rhino3D first so I could visualize...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-21-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,685
Posted By WheelNut2

Brazing lugs with flux coated silver rods?

Hey everyone,

I'm starting my first frame build this week and I'm wondering if it is possible to use flux coated 45 and 56% silver brazing rods? I order my brazing rod on Ebay and the seller...
Forum: Touring
10-07-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,930
Posted By WheelNut2

Thanks for the replies everyone. They were very...

Thanks for the replies everyone. They were very helpful! I'll be building the frame myself, so I can set the clearance in the rear at least. I'll do some measurements on my fork to see what I can fit.
Forum: Touring
10-07-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,930
Posted By WheelNut2

Tektro R559 and R539 clearance?

Hey everybody,

I was wonder if any could offer some insight on the amount of clearance offered by brakesets like the Tektro R559 (53-73mm reach) and Tektro R539 (47-57mm reach)? I'm builing up a...
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