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Forum: Framebuilders
02-02-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By Trainbike

I second this as standard practice in bike shops....

I second this as standard practice in bike shops. A related question: I worked with someone who when he had a drop out that was very bent, often a intergrated der hanger, he would bend it then heat...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-24-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,037
Posted By Trainbike

It's 1/4 seamless 4130 tubing, brazed with brass....

It's 1/4 seamless 4130 tubing, brazed with brass. The crown is one piece from the crown to where it meets up to the edge and support, though I notched it with a hack saw in order to bend it, then...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-23-22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,037
Posted By Trainbike

Porter Rack Build

Just finished this little rack for my around town bike, about 9"x9" lots of small things I feel like I can improve on but over all happy with it. Only the 2nd rack I've made, Would love any feed back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,072,790
Posted By Trainbike

Brake pad shoe?

Brake pad shoe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,072,790
Posted By Trainbike

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img20221007132806_06d92785e766e7d8f4f68ad9eecdbc29b3069cd8.jpg
Rode my first metric century in a while! Just finished this build!
Forum: Framebuilders
10-01-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Posted By Trainbike

Ok so I reflowed the joint and added a little...

Ok so I reflowed the joint and added a little more filler. I determined that it was brass. I built up a little more brass, feel pretty comfortable riding this thing now. Still have some sanding to...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-28-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Posted By Trainbike

Ayy that's comforting. If that was my bike I...

Ayy that's comforting. If that was my bike I would have laughed and thanked you for saving me some stress!
I think what I'll do is reflow it. I'll get to it in the next few days and post my results!
Forum: Framebuilders
09-28-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Posted By Trainbike

I'm not sure the filler is silver or brass, is...

I'm not sure the filler is silver or brass, is there a good way to tell? Once I know the material Is it impractical to just heat the joint up, melt the filler and add some more, even build a small...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-27-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Posted By Trainbike

Small crack in seat cluster

Hello! I'm in the middle of restoring this beautiful 1975 Colin Laing touring bike. I found a small crack where the right hand seat stay is brazed onto the seat tube lug. The crack seems contained to...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-27-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,358
Posted By Trainbike

Dig the seat to, agressive beach cruising

Dig the seat to, agressive beach cruising
Forum: Introductions
09-27-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By Trainbike

Philly is a great city to bike in! Some really...

Philly is a great city to bike in! Some really nice trails and paths in the city and out. The drivers are crazy though
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 897
Posted By Trainbike

I don't recommend it but I had an ird...

I don't recommend it but I had an ird "mechanical" dropper.(which looks similar to the tmars ebay dropper) Got on the cheap to see if I really even wanted a dropper. It has slop, is finiky to operate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,715
Posted By Trainbike

I'll be at trexletown! I'm in my late 20's and...

I'll be at trexletown! I'm in my late 20's and always into c&v bikes. Me and a lot of other people my age came into bikes when the fixie boom was happening. So we grew an appreciation of steel. Many...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,022
Posted By Trainbike

This thing is amazing! Wounderful job on the...

This thing is amazing! Wounderful job on the restoration. I'm tempted but can't justify it.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-17-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,013
Posted By Trainbike

I worked as a courier on cargo bikes. Lots of...

I worked as a courier on cargo bikes. Lots of food delivery apps need catering orders delivered, offices will order a ton of food for meetings ect. You can talk to the the apps and they will set you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 632
Posted By Trainbike

It's also worth checking the alignment of the...

It's also worth checking the alignment of the calipers and the compatibility of rotors and adaptors. (Just make sure the whole pad contacts the rotor) on those brakes I like to slightly loosen the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-07-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,631
Posted By Trainbike

What aboutt The blackborow from salsa? Its a fat...

What aboutt The blackborow from salsa? Its a fat bike with a long wheel base. For rougher roads/ more evavation but less gear id pick this
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-07-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,395
Posted By Trainbike

Yess! I had a customer with this decal years ago...

Yess! I had a customer with this decal years ago come into a shop i worked at. Hey got special treatment for sure! Excited to put these on a pista im workig on
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 77,842
Posted By Trainbike

restoration project

Its 5081 serial number. Cant upload a photo yet. Yellow paint with tuson decals. Lowtrail fork and strange brake mounts. Curious when it was built and how it was built up im guessing as rando or a...
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