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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 740
Posted By dsaul

I think the OP's problem is that the ear of the...

I think the OP's problem is that the ear of the integrated seat post clamp is bent. I would think that just tightening the clamp would bent it back. If it's just the ear, he could probably remove...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By dsaul

Did you build this frame? 43.8mm is the...

Did you build this frame? 43.8mm is the unfinished size of the internal diameter. It is meant to be reamed to 43.95 after building.

It is very common to use a tapered steerer fork in a 44mm head...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By dsaul

I have both the BSC200 and the BSC300 and the app...

I have both the BSC200 and the BSC300 and the app only has direct upload capability for Strava, Training Peaks and Komoot. The devices work great and are a great alternative to the expensive Garmin...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By dsaul

I've never painted a bike frame with Rustoleum (I...

I've never painted a bike frame with Rustoleum (I use base/clear when I paint a frame) but I have painted quite a few other things with it. The can usually has thinning instructions that specifiy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 768
Posted By dsaul

Just spray some frame saver or a similar waxy...

Just spray some frame saver or a similar waxy product into the tube. All you need to do is prevent oxygen from getting to the rust. Without oxygen, there can be no further iron oxide(rust)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 433
Posted By dsaul

They are side mounted external retaining rings,...

They are side mounted external retaining rings, although the SRAM ones are made in a way that makes them easier to remove. You can buy them by the 100 pack at McMaster-Carr. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 590
Posted By dsaul

Propane won't get hot enough. MAPP gas will get...

Propane won't get hot enough. MAPP gas will get hot enough to flow high silver content filler. If you don't already have the filler, it might not be worth buying an ounce of it for this project. 56%...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 590
Posted By dsaul

It appears that it was never fully brazed to the...

It appears that it was never fully brazed to the fork leg. It seems to have held up well with only half of it brazed, but I would want to clean it up and try to flow some more filler in there.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,079
Posted By dsaul

If you plan to ride anything other than smooth...

If you plan to ride anything other than smooth gravel roads, go with MTB pedals. Most of the "gravel" events, in my area, involve some amount of singletrack to connect gravel road sections. It's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By dsaul

Hunt sells replacement freehubs.

Hunt sells replacement freehubs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 946
Posted By dsaul

The tone was in response to the tone of the post...

The tone was in response to the tone of the post that I quoted.

44mm head tubes are quite commonly used by custom framebuilders, because of their versatility. Paragon Machine Works sells a lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 946
Posted By dsaul

If one knew anything about frame building, one...

If one knew anything about frame building, one would know that a 44mm head tube will fit nearly any size steerer tube by changing the upper and lower headset. With a 44mm head tube, you can use a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 946
Posted By dsaul

Without knowing what frame you have, no one can...

Without knowing what frame you have, no one can give you the corrrect answer. The size of the head tube will determine if the fork will fit. If your frame has a head tube that will take a 44mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By dsaul

Just get the right rear derailleur. The...

Just get the right rear derailleur.

The benefit of the Tanpan is being able to use an MTB derailleur on a gravel type bike with drop bar levers. This way you get the wider range and clutch of...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-25-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By dsaul

All of the internally routed carbon and aluminum...

All of the internally routed carbon and aluminum frames, that I have seen, have no guides or tubes to route the cables. They simply have a hole in the frame and the bare cable runs through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,251
Posted By dsaul

That certainly looks like an aluminum welded...

That certainly looks like an aluminum welded frame to me. I think it will be fine.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-15-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 886
Posted By dsaul

That's just not a thing. That alleged...

That's just not a thing. That alleged framebuilder was either making things up or repeating some fallacy that he heard. Cooking a weld joint, by heating it so much that it cant cool to a non-reactive...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-14-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 398
Posted By dsaul

I run them on the top of the stay and always use...

I run them on the top of the stay and always use full length compressionless brake housing. Running a 160 rotor on the rear gave me a bit more clearance for the bend and better stopping power.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 321
Posted By dsaul

Why not use a 44mm head tube? More shops are...

Why not use a 44mm head tube? More shops are likely to have the reamers for a 44mm head tube and you can use any size steerer you want on it. For a tapered steerer, you would use an internal top...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-02-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 638
Posted By dsaul

I weld my frames, and use "bullets" or plugs for...

I weld my frames, and use "bullets" or plugs for the end of the stays when I'm using plate style dropouts. For hooded dropouts, I just squeeze the end to slightly ovalize it for more room to weld it...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-01-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 638
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
12-18-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By dsaul

It is a shop built 2 x 48 belt grinder and you...

It is a shop built 2 x 48 belt grinder and you are correct that it can be flipped on its side for horizontal use. I got the plans from a YouTube video from Timwelds. There are some changes that I...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-18-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By dsaul

It's a single speed and it needs to fit a 34t...

It's a single speed and it needs to fit a 34t chainring. The measurements say it will fit, but I didn't have the parts in hand to test fit. If it doesn't fit, he will just have to go with a 32T...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-17-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By dsaul

Cracked Chainstay repair

My friend stopped building frames a few years ago and sold all of his framebuilding tools, so he's been referring local customers to me for repairs. This frame is owned by a rider that is...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-16-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 520
Posted By dsaul

It's not pretty, but it's certainly safe to ride....

It's not pretty, but it's certainly safe to ride. People bend stays way more than that on purpose.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-05-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By dsaul

That is another problem with home building things...

That is another problem with home building things from aluminum, where you don't have access to heat treatment facilities. Heating the aluminum will anneal it, making it softer and more flexible. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-29-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By dsaul

What parts do you plan to braze? There is...

What parts do you plan to braze?

There is no way that I would braze a frame together. I thought about trying it for cable guides on the aluminum frame that I built, after having some struggles...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-28-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 552
Posted By dsaul

Perhaps one of these cast flat mount tabs would...

Perhaps one of these cast flat mount tabs would be a better option. I have one that I bought for another project and never used. I could send it to you for the cost of shipping. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-19-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 702
Posted By dsaul

For something like that, I don't think a little...

For something like that, I don't think a little bronze or silver would hurt anything. It's also possible that the seat tube doesn't come all the way to the top of the lug.

On a somewhat related...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-17-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 702
Posted By dsaul

They look like someone cut them with a hacksaw...

They look like someone cut them with a hacksaw and tried to fill them with some body filler or similar material. Personally, I would clean them up, TIG weld and file them smooth.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-13-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 859
Posted By dsaul

I posted this seat tube from Nate Zukas in the...

I posted this seat tube from Nate Zukas in the last thread about this issue. If you have the skills to do this, it is the best solution to the problem.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-23, 04:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By dsaul

I've been using Wellgo pedals for many years and...

I've been using Wellgo pedals for many years and had several sets of 800's. They are compatible with Shimano SPD cleats or generic 98A cleats.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By dsaul

Step down cable ferrules are the answer to your...

Step down cable ferrules are the answer to your problem. https://velo-orange.com/products/tapered-housing-cap-5mm-to-4mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By dsaul

It's not specifically a 105 or even a Shimano...

It's not specifically a 105 or even a Shimano problem. Any modern 2x drivetrain installed on a bike with short chainstays will have some issues in the small chainring and smallest cogs. The chain...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-11-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 967
Posted By dsaul

My local powder coater has a tank of stripper...

My local powder coater has a tank of stripper that he uses to strip paint and powder coating from anything that fits in the tank. I've never asked him to strip something that he wasn't going to...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-10-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By dsaul

Unless they are socket style dropouts, you can...

Unless they are socket style dropouts, you can make a single angle dropout work for a wide range of angles between seat and chain stays. The tabs are generally wider than the stays and you can shape...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-07-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By dsaul

The problem with "hand built" and BMX, is the...

The problem with "hand built" and BMX, is the fact that most BMX people are used to getting a frame for $400 and aren't willing to pay more for a hand crafted frame that is built in the US. By the...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-06-23, 03:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By dsaul

I've only built 25 frames and my welding is far...

I've only built 25 frames and my welding is far better than that scary looking stuff. My first TIG welded frame looked much better than those. They are probably not going to fall apart, but all of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-23, 04:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 260
Posted By dsaul

Take the wheel off and dunk it in a tub of water....

Take the wheel off and dunk it in a tub of water. There will be air bubbles where the leak is.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-22-23, 04:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By dsaul

The Caliper SL version of the Futura fork is an 1...

The Caliper SL version of the Futura fork is an 1 1/8" steerer and will fit your frame. The 46mm crown diameter means that you will have a 6mm flat "shelf" of crown showing all the way around what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-23, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By dsaul

The sidewall seeping is what prompted me to...

The sidewall seeping is what prompted me to change from Stans to Orange Seal, as well. I've been very happy with Orange Seal original formula for a number of years. I tried their Endurance version...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-21-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By dsaul

Building the bike is definitely a nightmare. It...

Building the bike is definitely a nightmare. It doesn't add any more maintenance, but it makes it more difficult to do maintenance like changing cables. Hydraulic brake lines are a pain to have to...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-21-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By dsaul

Don't do it. I know it looks clean to not have...

Don't do it. I know it looks clean to not have any cables showing, but it is a nightmare to work on and shifting performance usually suffers. I've done a few internally routed frames for myself...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-14-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,325
Posted By dsaul

Congratulations on being the first person to...

Congratulations on being the first person to present one of these "out of the box" ideas and actually creating a working model. It is very cool looking. That sectioned down tube cover has a ton of...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-11-23, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 917
Posted By dsaul

MRBoston 1)In designing a fixture to hold...

MRBoston

1)In designing a fixture to hold frame members for tacking/brazing/welding, is adjustability created to set exact angular relationships on this fixture that mounts to a rotating stand,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 640
Posted By dsaul

Dispose of the pedals. They are not serviceable....

Dispose of the pedals. They are not serviceable. It's not worth the effort of trying to remove the peened end cap and sourcing the proper DU bushings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 640
Posted By dsaul

MG3 pedals have DU bearings, which are a self...

MG3 pedals have DU bearings, which are a self lubricating bushing, and are not serviceable. They are a disposable item.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-06-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,880
Posted By dsaul

I'll second the recommendation to have it powder...

I'll second the recommendation to have it powder coated. My local powder coater charges around $150 for a single color with clear on a frame. That includes stripping any finish that is already on...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-06-23, 05:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 917
Posted By dsaul

I wondered who was looking at all of those photos...

I wondered who was looking at all of those photos on my Flickr page. Please don't make that abomination that I made for my first frame jig. That was just made with conduit fittings and other things...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By dsaul

I have a set of Terrene Elwood tough 700x40 tires...

I have a set of Terrene Elwood tough 700x40 tires mounted to some 29" 30mm internal MTB rims and they work great. I originally built the wheels as an alternate set for my 650b plus bike and never...
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