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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-22, 02:57 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Nothing new here that wasn't said before. And...

Nothing new here that wasn't said before. And since I explained why I suggested a much longer shim way back earlier in the thread, I won't waste time repeating it.

I will say that suggesting a 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Well, duh!!!! However, if you took a moment...

Well, duh!!!!

However, if you took a moment to even skim this 100+ post thread, you'd have known how pointless your post was.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, I know (or, more precisely knew) of a few. ...

Yes, I know (or, more precisely knew) of a few. However, I just spent a few seconds doing a quick search for "ti frames near Philadelphia" and found a few.

I think that since it's your frame, you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Hoping, and assuming won't solve your problems....

Hoping, and assuming won't solve your problems. You have to move in the real world and DO something.

Earlier, you seemed to be satisfied with a kludge "coke can" shim for the top.

Were it not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry to be "blaming the victim" here but you're...

Sorry to be "blaming the victim" here but you're showing ZERO INITIATIVE . Every suggestion is met with some sort of objection.

"Likely wouldn't" implies that you didn't even pick up a phone to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW the OP is extremely unlikely to find tubing...

FWIW the OP is extremely unlikely to find tubing with a suitable OD. Bike tubes have standardized ODs. However the ID tends to be odd sized because the focus us on wall thickness, not ID.

So,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-22, 11:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

I'm equally confused. At the very least the...

I'm equally confused. At the very least the builder could provide a new sleeve, which the OP could have fitted and reamed locally.

I also don't understand how he can't find a decent shop locally,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

WHY spend serious dough for a machinist for a...

WHY spend serious dough for a machinist for a kludge solution?

If going to a machinist, then ream out the original liner down to the titanium, and fabricate a new liner to the original design...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

It's not even that complicated, and there's no...

It's not even that complicated, and there's no need to search for a new OS seatpost.

ANY decent mechanic in ANY decent bike shop can do this correctly in under 1 hour.

Refer to my post #77 for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Since you ask ------- Yes. It's backwards. From...

Since you ask -------
Yes. It's backwards. From the beginning you were given solid advice on achieving a first class solution, either by going to a pro, or DIY.

Yet, you prefer to make excuses...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Metal fatigue is a complicated process. It occurs...

Metal fatigue is a complicated process. It occurs after repeated stress up to near the V yield limit. Note that metals vave various allowable distortion within limits, and repeated stresses well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

If you've decided to accept 2nd rate, at least...

If you've decided to accept 2nd rate, at least fix it right.

Measure carefully and find stainless steel shim stock of 1/2 the difference and 4x5 or 6" or so. Trim it to 3.75" and use a hammer to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Hopefully they're not titanium rails, or we'd be...

Hopefully they're not titanium rails, or we'd be in trouble.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Why are we arguing about rhe difficulties or...

Why are we arguing about rhe difficulties or toxicity of titanium. No one is calling for machining or even touching titanium. A proper repair would only involve reaming out the aluminum sleeve down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-22, 02:57 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW - here's how standards and tolerances work...

FWIW - here's how standards and tolerances work for things like seatposts

Posts are the nominal or a bit under, while the tubes they fit are the nominal or a bit over.


Think of the nominal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-22, 10:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

2 points, we're not talking about a cosmetic...

2 points, we're not talking about a cosmetic issue, nor about a reconditioned used bike. It's s a pricy new bike, so I don't see any reason the OP should accept anything less than 100% right. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Looking at and extending the sides of the slot, I...

Looking at and extending the sides of the slot, I estimate that the tube is nearly closed on itself at the top.

This wouldn't pass muster on $100 dollar department store bike.

BTW - if this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Other than semantics, specs (including tolerance)...

Other than semantics, specs (including tolerance) determine a binary right and wrong. A part is either within spec or it isn't.

My statement characterizing the 31.8mm post as "less wrong" was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

I see, but that has nothing to do with length,...

I see, but that has nothing to do with length, which is a function of chainstay length and sprocket sizes.

Anyway, other than inconvenience, this is strictly a minor side issue.

In any case,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Curious, what do you mean "the chain matches the...

Curious, what do you mean "the chain matches the BB"?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

I don't know your experience in things like this,...

I don't know your experience in things like this, so I'll just state some of mine.

I ran a manufacturing business and many in the bikw industry are still using tools they bought from me almost 50...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

2 points to consider. 1 (assuming that the...

2 points to consider.

1 (assuming that the OP measured accurately) a 31.8mm post won't help, it'll only be less wrong, which isn't the same as right.

The standard for seat tube bore is 0.05mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

There's always that. However, read Admiral...

There's always that. However, read Admiral Hopper's quote below.

Nobody's opinion counts nearly as much as the actual measurements and specs.

The OP needs to convince the builder to consider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

The threat doesn't have to be, and shouldn't be...

The threat doesn't have to be, and shouldn't be stated. However, in the age of the internet. It's implicit.

OTOH implicit threats cut both ways. Until and unless the OP is sure of his position,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Sometimes the threat of something is more...

Sometimes the threat of something is more powerful than the action.

The OP should hold off satisfying people's curiosity, and preserves tactical options.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

What good will? The builder doesn't care about...

What good will? The builder doesn't care about what he sells, a long as he gets paid for it.

In any case, there's always small claims court. For my part, I can't believe the builder is refusing to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

I agree that there was some confusion here and...

I agree that there was some confusion here and there, but while not "standard" (whatever that means) there were 31.8mm posts, and bikes that used them. This is first hand info, since I sold plenty of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

Bad news. Good news. The bad news is that...

Bad news. Good news.

The bad news is that the frame is definitely defective.

The good news (for both you and the builder) Is that it uses a liner, so the tubing itself is OK. The solution is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

This is not good at all. The post is definitely...

This is not good at all. The post is definitely sloppy within the frame.is

Of course I have no idea whether the post is below spec. or the frame over.

I can't tell from the photo, but if the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,621
Posted By FBinNY

The correct fit is a snug running fit BEFORE...

The correct fit is a snug running fit BEFORE tightening the clamp bolt. If you insert the post and can rock it, it's too loose.

Another indicator is the cut slot. On a perfectly sized post it'll...
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