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Forum: Framebuilders
07-14-22, 04:22 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,396
Posted By lejo

E-bike first build

So, this is my first framebuild. Used Reynolds 631 for this and a Bafang kit G340 with Nexus 7 and Shimano roller brake to keep it simple. The frame is TIG welded. The ｫtankｻ is used to hide the...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-22-21, 02:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,674
Posted By lejo

Hi all and thank you for giving me very useful...

Hi all and thank you for giving me very useful input.
I did find a fork thay will fit my design. It is 390 from axle to crown which is ok. I値l get som zero stack press in bearings. The produser is...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,674
Posted By lejo

So, finding a fork was not that easy as i...

So, finding a fork was not that easy as i thought. Alot of webshops in Norway and UK but either they don't list the measurements or they are way off what i need. I guss the HT length could be shorter...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-20-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,674
Posted By lejo

Thanks. I have much to learn. I値l check out the...

Thanks. I have much to learn. I値l check out the article and hold off for now woth welding until i have fork and bearings verified.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-20-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,674
Posted By lejo

Thank you for all the replies. This is really...

Thank you for all the replies. This is really useful! Just to clarify, the ST/BB gap in the picture is not that bad. I haven稚 tighten up the Jig. I値l certainly tripple check BB orientation and i...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-20-21, 04:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,674
Posted By lejo

Novice Builder - Fork question

Hi all, i am ready to tack and TIG weld my frame, and i am trying to plan ahead.
My next purcase must be a fork, and for this E-bike / Hybrid / City i am planning on using a fork whithout shocks....
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By lejo

Doug, thanks again. It is not to late to change...

Doug, thanks again. It is not to late to change the ST angle. I can still use my vent TT i thing but might need to sacrifice the DT. I am going to build to frames for now. One for me and one for the...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By lejo

Thanks so much. Very useful. My ST angle is...

Thanks so much. Very useful.

My ST angle is 72.5 and HT angle is 71. Effective TT length is 58.6cm. DT about the same. A bit longer. BB to rear axle is 45.9cm.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-21-21, 02:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By lejo

To all, thank you very much for all input/help....

To all, thank you very much for all input/help. Much appreciated. Doug, yep - city bike (Electric) actually with crank engine and old school handlebars. The inspiration for the design is the schwinn...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-20-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By lejo

Rear axle question

Hi.
I have a follow up question and that is regarding the rear axle. I have made a frame JIG and a dummy axle. The width of the dummy is 137mm. Is that a standard that i can use? I measured the ID...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-19-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By lejo

Thank you. I will check out the ones you...

Thank you. I will check out the ones you mentioned.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-19-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By lejo

Question regarding dropouts

Hi
I am building my first frame. Learning as i go. Just finished my main triangle and about to start on the rear frame. Bought my tubes from Reynolds type 631. I am bending the top tube. So, i got...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-06-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By lejo

thank you!

thank you!
Forum: Framebuilders
11-06-21, 03:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By lejo

You may be right. A traditional radius bender...

You may be right. A traditional radius bender would probably be better.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-05-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By lejo

Yes. I know and that looks nice for sure but i...

Yes. I know and that looks nice for sure but i think the Anvil is more suitable for my need. Seems to me that it is easier to make a smooth radius/curve along the length of the TT because the die is...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-05-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By lejo

Anvil tube bender

Hi. I understand that Anvil is permanently closed. Have been looking on videos on the Anvil tube bender and it is just what i need for mye Reynolds 631 tubes. Does anyone have one for sale? Or if...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-23-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

Thinking about the sanding method some more. I...

Thinking about the sanding method some more. I might try that. I guess the round bars needs to be the OD of: Headtube, BB, seat tube including paper. What size of the square bar is suitable? My tubes...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-23-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

Thanks again. Yes, i had a look at the Missouri...

Thanks again. Yes, i had a look at the Missouri tool and that looks quite good. Doesn稚 seem like they have any dealers in Europe, UK or Noeway though. I might still order one but would be expensive...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-23-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

Thanks but i think i will stick to hole saw for...

Thanks but i think i will stick to hole saw for now at least. Just ordered a couple of saws. Mandrex superXcut that i hope will do the trick. I値l also make a custom anchor for these to my lathe.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-22-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

Thank you. That is a new idea/consept for me....

Thank you. That is a new idea/consept for me. I値l think about that.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-22-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

One more thing. Do you use saws with hard metall...

One more thing. Do you use saws with hard metall teath or bimetall?
Forum: Framebuilders
08-22-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

Thank you. Good tip. I値l check this out.

Thank you. Good tip. I値l check this out.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-22-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

Thanks and of course you are correct. So 46mm...

Thanks and of course you are correct. So 46mm will do. The lathe seems ok for now but i will certainly look into the surface. It is not wobbling much now. Just a little.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-22-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,340
Posted By lejo

Notching tubes

So, i have built a setup for my lathe. Waiting for my tubes from Reynolds. The Headtube is 46.5mm OD and BB should be 38mm OD. The top and bottom tube are 28.6mm OD. What kind of saws are you guys...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By lejo

[QUOTE=guy153;22171885]Does he mean a Breezer...

[QUOTE=guy153;22171885]Does he mean a Breezer dropout? Sometimes also called a TIG dropout because they're nice for TIG welding onto. It's sort of shaped like a cowl.

Correct. Thanks.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By lejo

No, the guy from Reynolds called it ｫcowlｻ

No, the guy from Reynolds called it ｫcowlｻ
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-21, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By lejo

Reynolds stainless steel cowl dropout

Hi. Does anyone have a picture og this rear dropout?
Forum: Framebuilders
07-17-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Posted By lejo

Will do. Now i知 off for some holiday first. Then...

Will do. Now i知 off for some holiday first. Then resume the build in August. Have a good summer
Forum: Framebuilders
07-16-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Posted By lejo

DUANdr. Thanks. Good tip. The bike is for road...

DUANdr. Thanks. Good tip. The bike is for road use with EL crank.


The prices i mentioned are from the catalogue per meter in euros, and 631 is straight gauge per info from Reynolds but i知 sure...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-16-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Posted By lejo

Yes, but the 631 is plain straight gauge. I see...

Yes, but the 631 is plain straight gauge. I see that the cost for 1 3/8 with 1mm thickness is EUR22.52 pr meter or 19.44 annealed.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-16-21, 05:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Posted By lejo

Thanks! I just got a reply from Renoylds tubes...

Thanks! I just got a reply from Renoylds tubes also. They siggested their 631 tube. I guess the cost for a 631 is higher for similat 4130 thickness..
Forum: Framebuilders
07-16-21, 01:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Posted By lejo

Yes, and i would like to avoid sending $$ out the...

Yes, and i would like to avoid sending $$ out the window :-) When you see some of the custom designs today or the old magificent Shwinns it must be possible. I would like to create a Shwinn (ish)...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-15-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Posted By lejo

Sorry,typo. Og = of (type of tubes which is...

Sorry,typo. Og = of (type of tubes which is Columbus tubes)
Forum: Framebuilders
07-15-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,940
Posted By lejo

Tubes and bending

Hi all. New on this forum. Hope to get som tip regarding choice of tubes and/or bending.

I am currently exploring a design which require a slightly upward bend on the top tube and the down tube...
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