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Forum: Framebuilders
08-19-20, 04:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,909
Posted By dsaul

This is how I lay out my chainstays. It doesn't...

This is how I lay out my chainstays. It doesn't require a complicated drawing. I just lay out a centerline with a representation of the bottom bracket and the rear axle location and then put in all...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-14-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,909
Posted By dsaul

I make a lot of small frames, so it happens to me...

I make a lot of small frames, so it happens to me all the time. A couple of the smaller frames had around 25mm of butt left on the top tube, at the at the seat tube joint.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-12-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,909
Posted By dsaul

I try to leave the long butt at the head tube...

I try to leave the long butt at the head tube end. A failure at the head tube has more potential for injury than any other joint..
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-20, 05:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,909
Posted By dsaul

I have a similar inseam and my saddle height...

I have a similar inseam and my saddle height (680.5 on your drawing) is over 700mm. I won't say how much over, because my position is a bit higher than the standard saddle height formulas would...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,909
Posted By dsaul

The front end looks good. The saddle height...

The front end looks good. The saddle height looks low for a 5'8" rider and the standover looks too high, if you have input the correct value for that. I would check on that standover(769mm on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,909
Posted By dsaul

Mostly its to get the front wheel out further to...

Mostly its to get the front wheel out further to better deal with obstacles and to reduce the feeling of going over the bars on steep rocky/rooty descents. I like to be able to ride my gravel bike...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,909
Posted By dsaul

I've done several frames with those same tubes...

I've done several frames with those same tubes and slightly ovalizing works well. I've also just rounded the ears with a file and then flattened them slightly to make good contact with the seat tube...
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