Originally Posted by
Cassave
The work progresses. I finished the rear triangle.
The one spot that framebuilders typically try to make a signature design is
the seat cluster. It's a very low stress location on diamond frames so it offers
a lot of possibilities for variation. The design I prefer is the one here. I've
built several frames with the same very clean modified fastback design. ...etc.
THAT is interesting work. Leads to a how'd-he-do-that response.
I've got to copy your work to save my favorite bike. The beloved is a 64cm mass production 1980 Panasonic. 29#. Nothing exceptional. But it's strong as an ox. Super work horse and been at it forever.
Hopeless.
The bike is too big for me, but it's been a great ride and it takes my 190# plus 30# groceries happily.
Problem is that I need to cut it down to a 60cm. It's not safe at 64cm as I get into old age. So now I'll go to a 60cm frame and do a cut-and-"Cassave" on the 64cm.
We don't recycle old fittings in most pipe systems. But here I'll try to recycle the Panasonic lugs. If they look to have taken wear, I'll gusset the angles. And/or weld some more steel on there.
You're an inspiration. Lovely work and photography.