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Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-21, 04:28 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Oh man, a DIY powder coating solution would be...

Oh man, a DIY powder coating solution would be amazing! Do you know how long it would need to bake?

Edit: yeah, ok whatever on the bake time :D haha. I was just thinking how it would feel to have...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Thanks!! I used Montana spray cans. Montana...

Thanks!!

I used Montana spray cans. Montana metal primer, Montana Metallic and Montana Gloss Varnish. It looks better than it holds up 😂. I know my prep work is not great over the whole frame but...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-21, 05:29 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hi guys! It's finally finished and I've taken her...

Hi guys! It's finally finished and I've taken her out on a few trails and seems to handle really well. I don't have that much to compare to so might not be that telling to be honest =)

But yeah,...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-17-20, 02:08 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Haha good catch on the bottle cage boss holes!!...

Haha good catch on the bottle cage boss holes!! The second after I had the holes drilled I realized I'd match the DT and everything to the wrong side of the ST... I was pulling my hair for a minute...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-15-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hey! Spent some time garage the last couple...

Hey!

Spent some time garage the last couple
of days and managed to get the main triangle together and what looks to me to be fairly straight. The HT angle got pushed a little though... haven’t...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-08-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Thanks for the feedback guy153. Yeah I’m...

Thanks for the feedback guy153.

Yeah I’m more or less following Paterek’s order for this build.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-08-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hey! Thanks and thanks for showing your...

Hey!

Thanks and thanks for showing your setup for the rear triangle!

My biggest hurdle right now is to figure out a way to get the DT and ST brazed together straight, with a straight HT et the...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-08-20, 02:06 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/14f2bafa_7ca5_4de9_aab9_e893bcbde230_4e22603bd8a1ad70ff066783554158354131eee7.jpeg
Cleaned it up and yes, it didn’t take more than...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-31-20, 05:47 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Love it! Watched it during lunch and man he makes...

Love it! Watched it during lunch and man he makes everything look so easy indeed and yeah, interesting with the alignment process. I need to get something sturdier in my garage, maybe bolted to the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-30-20, 02:58 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Thanks for the reply. hehe yeah I saw...

Thanks for the reply.

hehe yeah I saw Brodie’s video. He makes it look so easy as well :D I’m planning on attacking it with hand tools for now, don’t trust myself with the power tools just yet 😊...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-29-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Right, I see. Most of the black stuff is as...

Right, I see. Most of the black stuff is as unterhausen are saying from the flux. I can post some pictures with the flux removed. I definitely went too hot so there’s some black spots etc for sure...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-29-20, 04:50 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

I use 80 grit emery cloth to clean the tubes...

I use 80 grit emery cloth to clean the tubes outside and inside. Then some acetone right before brazing, using Cycle Design LFB flux and Sifbronze no 101.

So you would recommend that I clean up...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-28-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

A 44mm HT from Ceeway. Almost half way down...

A 44mm HT from Ceeway.

Almost half way down the “what’s new” page. https://www.framebuilding.com/what.htm
Forum: Framebuilders
08-28-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Tiny update. Started with the main triangle...

Tiny update.

Started with the main triangle anyway since I was mentally prepared to do that first and I think I have a good plan on how to attack the rear triangle thanks to you guys.

ao I...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-19-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Awesome stuff guys! Thanks! I took a stab...

Awesome stuff guys! Thanks!

I took a stab at locating my CH and wouldn't mind some feedback. I have two pictures where the CH is clear of the chain ring and crank arm but they will attach to the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-18-20, 11:29 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Thanks and great video. Yeah I did most of it in...

Thanks and great video. Yeah I did most of it in rattleCAD except a detailed rear triangle. Struggled with getting the CS modeled correctly with the bends etc in there. Doing it manually is fun and...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-18-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Thanks guys. Ok I’ll have to decide how I want to...

Thanks guys. Ok I’ll have to decide how I want to proceed. On one hand it might be easier for me to continue on the track I’ve mentally setup for myself already but at the same time I don’t want to...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-18-20, 02:36 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hey! Oh cool, OK so you do the CS right after the...

Hey! Oh cool, OK so you do the CS right after the BB-ST. What's your reason for doing the CS before the main triangle? Since I'll be following Paterek will that work for me as well you think? I'm...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-18-20, 01:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Slow but steady progress. I only get a couple of...

Slow but steady progress. I only get a couple of hours in the evening now and then...

So, nothing major has been done but still big step for me. Scale drawing is done except for a detailed rear...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-12-20, 11:52 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Nice! I might try to build myself one of those!...

Nice! I might try to build myself one of those! I’ll try to sight done the inside of the tube first but I guess a butt gage is a pretty useful tool to have.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-12-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Ok thanks for the speedy replies guys! I...

Ok thanks for the speedy replies guys!

I haven’t actually inserted a seatpost into the ST but I’ve measured the inside diameter and it looks straight and with no obvious issues inside. I guess...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-12-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hiya! I have a couple new questions :) going...

Hiya! I have a couple new questions :) going through the Paterek manual again and searching the forums but it’s not obvious to me exactly what to do.

While checking the tubes for straightness I'm...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-11-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

I will do my best! It’ll be a fun journey for...

I will do my best! It’ll be a fun journey for sure and I’ll try to share as much as possible.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-09-20, 02:11 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback and info guys! ...

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback and info guys!

If there isn’t anything else obvious I should look at I think I’ll start to properly prep this design for manufacturing and see how it feels to ride.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hey! Ah, yes, I wouldn't mind a lower center of...

Hey! Ah, yes, I wouldn't mind a lower center of gravity actually and I actually noticed an error in the drawing by going over these numbers. The true h-bar drop is actually 60mm in that version an...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

This is the latest iteration. Small adjustments...

This is the latest iteration. Small adjustments as you can see but fun to be inching closer and closer to something that hopefully feels solid....
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Ah, right. I see what you mean with the standover...

Ah, right. I see what you mean with the standover height. Great catch. That's been fixed now.

Measuring for the saddle height it should be close to what would be appropriate for me around 690...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-20, 12:16 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. Hmm ok. So, I'm...

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. Hmm ok. So, I'm 5'8½" with an inseam of roughly 77.5 cm(measured at home =) ). Going for crank shafts that are 170mm. I measured a couple of my bikes and yes, the saddle...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Thanks unterhausen!

Thanks unterhausen!
Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-20, 05:13 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Pushed the front center a bit and change the HT...

Pushed the front center a bit and change the HT angle to 71 instead of 70.5, now I have a trail of almost 64, before it was closer to 70. I've been going over all the number again and some of them...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Great points. I mainly choose the tubes because I...

Great points. I mainly choose the tubes because I like the look of slightly larger tubes but then again the ST is only 28.6-29.6 so a 28.6 TT might look more aesthetically pleasing. Not sure.

Yeah...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Working on a full scale drawing now so will know...

Working on a full scale drawing now so will know soon enough but I have s-bent stays I'm planning on using so should be fine.

I might be over thinking it, this being my first frame but I'd love...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-20, 03:06 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Ah yes, good point, thanks for the input. I'm...

Ah yes, good point, thanks for the input. I'm planning on having the seat stays join where the TT intersects with the ST, i just move the stays down to illustrate the issue =)
Forum: Framebuilders
08-04-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Great. Thanks David! I’ll give that a try since I...

Great. Thanks David! I’ll give that a try since I already have all the tubes :)
Forum: Framebuilders
08-04-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

Hi and thanks! I've uploaded an image to my album...

Hi and thanks! I've uploaded an image to my album if anyone is interested in taking a look.



OK, yeah the seat tube is double butted with an outside butt on the top end so that's why it's 29.6....
Forum: Framebuilders
08-04-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,873
Posted By Aldatroid

What would you do? TT to ST tube diameters

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forums and also new to framebuilding.

I was wondering if someone could help me in regards to joining Top Tube and Seat Tube. For some reason I've been designing the...
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