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Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

Thanks for all of that- as I was saying in one of...

Thanks for all of that- as I was saying in one of my previous posts, this is the kind of stuff that would help me the most for now- actual specs I could use for starting points in my search.

I was...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

That is a terrific read indeed! And at least for...

That is a terrific read indeed! And at least for me, an eye opener at that! I might actually revisit this after chewing on it for a while and allowing it to settle, cause it actually goes against my...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

That is exactly the type of info my inexperienced...

That is exactly the type of info my inexperienced self finds invaluable- I could not thank you enough! I will look into Nova tubing, and even if I will pick a different manufacturer like Columbus or...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

Exactly my thoughts on it too- was planning on...

Exactly my thoughts on it too- was planning on thick tubes especially down and head, even to the point of "overbuilt" kind of thick. The reason I was thinking Zona is because I saw a Zona 1/.5/.8...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-03-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

Sorry for not answering sooner, being brand new...

Sorry for not answering sooner, being brand new the forum prevented me from posting more than 5 posts in 24 hours so my replies yesterday were rejected. Will try again now, hopefully the 5 posts a...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

Thanks for input, in fact before I started this...

Thanks for input, in fact before I started this thread I was thinking zona more than anything else. Zona is not that thin though, I think.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

Thanks Andy! Yes I am planning on building...

Thanks Andy!

Yes I am planning on building the fork myself, in fact it will be the first step in the project, and if it turns out I am not able to do a proper job I will transfer the project to a...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

I will chip in with my super beginner two cents...

I will chip in with my super beginner two cents when it comes to gravel. It might apply less to mountain.

As far as I can tell the stays are not as much abused as the down tube and head tube so...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

Really appreciate it! I know nothing about...

Really appreciate it! I know nothing about Reynolds but will look into it for sure! It seems to be many a builder's favorite tubing manufacturer!
Forum: Framebuilders
02-01-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 809
Posted By thousandwords

Suggestions for tubing

Hi,

I have an open question for those who would not mind replying- I was wondering what are your favorite tubing family for your gravel builds.Especially for the down tube and head tube, but not...
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