Couldnt agree more. I've pretty much written off the bike industry. When an overseas made short travel bicycle costs about the same as a 2 yr old 450 MX'er. Or a DH rig cost the same as a brand new 450. Fvck you. I'll also have support for that 450 for 20 years.
Ride it and see what YOU think. I ride a custom hardtail with a dual crown fork. People give me weird looks, but it rides like a champ, and once people take it for a run, they are usually swayed.
I dont think 36h is going anywhere, but also think with a good builder 32h is all you will ever need. I've had all but one of my hardtails(dh/fr) running 32h rear and have never had a problem, aside from braking rims on rocks right at the bead. No amount of spokes would of stopped that.
Just a little update:
Main frame is done. Will start on the swinger Tuesday. Changed up my geometry a little. Added a few other unconventional features. Should have it all done by next weekend.
My buddy wants me to lower his shiver. I tore it down, but cant figure out how to open up the cartridge. I need to get into it to machine a top out spacer. Anyone remember how to open it up?
I can fillet braze, but it takes so much time, it's not really worth it for me on experimental frames. There's nothing like a brazed frame! I really wanna do a fillet brazed stainless steel hardtail chopper frame then polish it all out.
Biggest reason, is the ease of manufacturing for me. Machined rear and welded steel front, will be fastest and easiest for me.
I actually have a buddy that does vinyl and decals and thought about having him make me some rediculous stickers to put on it. "moar shimz" on the swinger and "looks...
Full on German hahaha! Thats funny because its true on multiple levels. Im half German btw. The swinger is gonna be machined from solid 7075, so thats why heat treating wont be necessary.
Not too sure on the weight, It'll probably be close. I prefer machining over welding, so thats a big factor...
Yup. I own enough machine tools to machine everything I will need. Also, with aluminum, when you weld it you lose a lot of strength, from losing its temper. It can be re-heat treated but its something i dont wanna deal with right now. Plus, the benefit of steel is its compliance, and I think...
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