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Forum: Framebuilders
11-28-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 228
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: 346
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: 346
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: 497
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: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
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: Framebuilders
10-10-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 293
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: 344
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: 344
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: 206
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: 349
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: 307
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, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
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: 1,728
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
09-06-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
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
08-10-23, 04:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 824
Posted By dsaul

That is definitely TIG welded. You can wash back...

That is definitely TIG welded. You can wash back over a weld with the TIG torch to smooth it out. All it takes is some high build primer and sanding to make it smooth enough to disappear under...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 530
Posted By dsaul

They could have all the same specs that you...

They could have all the same specs that you listed, but still have different head tube lengths. If the bottom bracket height(drop) of one frame was higher than the other, but with the same fork axle...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,411
Posted By dsaul

Sounds like you are much more intelligent and...

Sounds like you are much more intelligent and talented than any of us. I look forward to seeing what you build.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-04-23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,411
Posted By dsaul

Sounds like a horrible idea and you will not find...

Sounds like a horrible idea and you will not find anyone in the bicycle industry that would build it. Perhaps a metal sculpture artist would build something like that. Good luck finding pure...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-30-23, 04:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,304
Posted By dsaul

The correct way to do this is to strip the powder...

The correct way to do this is to strip the powder from the fork blades and braze in a reinforcement or don't drill a hole and braxe on a section of tube to the front or rear of the blade. Powder...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-23, 04:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By dsaul

If your fork looks like the one in the pictures...

If your fork looks like the one in the pictures on the other thread, that angled surface is the bearing interface for a cartridge bearing. Those forks take an 1 1/4" lower cartridge bearing and...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-29-23, 03:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By dsaul

We used to do dent removal in Motocross exhaust...

We used to do dent removal in Motocross exhaust pipes by plugging the ends and pressurizing them with air. Then you slowly heat the dent area with a torch and watch the dent come out. You had to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 524
Posted By dsaul

Hollowtech II type bottom brackets will suffer...

Hollowtech II type bottom brackets will suffer extremely reduced life if the preload bolt is overtightened. In my experience, "finger tight" means no torque at all. Just turn it with your fingers...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-10-23, 03:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By dsaul

I always use 3M VHB tape to attach my head...

I always use 3M VHB tape to attach my head badges. I've never had one fall off and they are not easy to get off for refinishing.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By dsaul

It depends on what type of gravel you ride. If...

It depends on what type of gravel you ride. If "gravel" means smooth dirt roads, then your road fit will be fine. For me, "gravel" means anything that isn't pavement, including some very steep...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-28-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 706
Posted By dsaul

I'm a fan of the long top tube and short stem to...

I'm a fan of the long top tube and short stem to get the front wheel further ahead of the hand position and eliminate that "over the bars" feeling on descents. My personal frames get a 74 degree...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-23, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Posted By dsaul

It needs to be bled. There is an air bubble...

It needs to be bled. There is an air bubble bouncing around in the system. I had a rear Shimano brake with the same symptoms and a proper bleed fixed it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-23, 04:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 385
Posted By dsaul

You can just move the rubber rim strip to line up...

You can just move the rubber rim strip to line up with the hole in the rim.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-23, 04:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,541
Posted By dsaul

The valves need to be very tight to stop them...

The valves need to be very tight to stop them from leaking. Simply finger tight is not going to do it. I press on the rubber part with my thumb, while tightening the nut with my fingers. When I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-23, 03:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,477
Posted By dsaul

I believe the failures in question are mostly...

I believe the failures in question are mostly limited to Ultegra 6800 crank arms, where the drive side fails and the inner and outer parts of the "hollow" crank arm separate. There are a number of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-01-23, 04:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,559
Posted By dsaul

Cowchippers are too much flare for me. I use the...

Cowchippers are too much flare for me. I use the FSA Adventure compact bars on all of my bikes, including my road bikes. The 12 degree flare is just right for me and they are relatively inexpensive...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-23, 03:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By dsaul

^This ^ I found a crack in one of my...

^This ^

I found a crack in one of my chainstays from some aggresive dimpling of the stay for tire clearance. I didn't notice the crack until after the frame was fully welded together and didn't...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-15-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,699
Posted By dsaul

I think most people obsess a bit too much about...

I think most people obsess a bit too much about rigidity in machine mitering. I've always cut mine like this and never had an issue with the saw grabbing and wrecking the tube. I cut them dry and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-27-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,099
Posted By dsaul

That seems fine. I run 13 rear and 9 front on my...

That seems fine. I run 13 rear and 9 front on my MTB with 27.5 x 2.8 tires. As long as you're not getting rim strikes and the tires don't roll over in turns, its all good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 05:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 805
Posted By dsaul

They most certainly should notice that the crank...

They most certainly should notice that the crank arms aren't 180 degrees apart. Note the orientation of the square that interfaces with the bottom bracket spindle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 12,894
Posted By dsaul

Haven't we done this thread enough times?

Haven't we done this thread enough times?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 301
Posted By dsaul

If you're going to be brazing anyway, why not...

If you're going to be brazing anyway, why not just braze on the proper boss. If it is on the side of the fork blade, drill a hole and braze in an M5 bottle boss. I just built this fork for a friend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-23, 04:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By dsaul

That bike came with 40mm Schwalbe G-one gravel...

That bike came with 40mm Schwalbe G-one gravel tires, so I'd say Cube designed it for flat bar gravel riding at the least. Those seat stays will be fine for off road use. You could fit a suspension...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-23, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,190
Posted By dsaul

Wide tires and low air pressure.

Wide tires and low air pressure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,738
Posted By dsaul

I'd hate to hear the awful sounds of the chain...

I'd hate to hear the awful sounds of the chain trying to climb up the side of the 70t chainring in order to make the shift from 34 to 70. When you understand how front shifting is accomplished, you...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-23-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 940
Posted By dsaul

I usually mill out a 3/4" vent hole for the...

I usually mill out a 3/4" vent hole for the downtube/BB joint. That is plenty of space to pass cables through. Theoretically, making the hole in the bottom bracket match the ID of the downtube...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-21-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,801
Posted By dsaul

A shot of my first frame build and some of the...

A shot of my first frame build and some of the basic tools that I used. Building a lugged frame with the same size seat and down tube made the fixturing easier. The frame turned out great and I rode...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 490
Posted By dsaul

It's safe to drill a hole in the bottom bracket. ...

It's safe to drill a hole in the bottom bracket. I do it on every frame that I build, to allow a way for water to get out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 9,133
Posted By dsaul

My thot is that bent ryders are not cyclists.

My thot is that bent ryders are not cyclists.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-07-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 580
Posted By dsaul

You probably could have removed the center sleeve...

You probably could have removed the center sleeve section of the bottom bracket for more clearance inside the bottom bracket.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-23, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 605
Posted By dsaul

That is an odd size that appears to be specific...

That is an odd size that appears to be specific to certain ebikes. The only BSA square taper 87mm bottom bracket with a 139mm spindle that I could find was here...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 946
Posted By dsaul

I would need to see pics of the parts involved,...

I would need to see pics of the parts involved, but I would probably opt to modify the eccentric, rather than the frame. Titanium is very hard on cutting tools and requires a lot of leverage to make...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-29-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By dsaul

5/8" seems a bit too beefy for racks. Are you...

5/8" seems a bit too beefy for racks. Are you sure you didn't mean 5/16"? For 5/16" any cheap tubing bender will work. For 5/8" I suggest looking for a used Ridgid 358 ratchet bender.

Avoid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,516
Posted By dsaul

There is no need to remove all of the sealant...

There is no need to remove all of the sealant from the bead. The new sealant will fill in any gaps. I've been using tubeless tires with sealant for years and have never had a problem with leaking...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-08-22, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By dsaul

Bilenky in Philly does all manner of...

Bilenky in Philly does all manner of modifications to frames, including Ti frames.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-22, 05:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 694
Posted By dsaul

Is that fork rated for a 185 rotor? QR forks...

Is that fork rated for a 185 rotor? QR forks with disc brakes is not ideal, even with metal dropouts, and carbon dropouts makes it worse. Increasing the rotor size increases the force trying to...
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