New frame I am working on for a friend thats wants to switch to 24s. We are doing a 1 3/4" pierced downtube like the old fbms. Should be a cool bike. . .
New build. .
- Thread starter TortugaTonta
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Definately not perfect in terms of appearance, but plenty strong.
I have still not mastered my torch and filler angle as I move around the tube and that has a lot to do with puddle shape. Allways room for improvement
I just look forward to ridding it. . .
I have still not mastered my torch and filler angle as I move around the tube and that has a lot to do with puddle shape. Allways room for improvement
I just look forward to ridding it. . .
Those welds are looking pretty good there Ted. Much better than anything I could do.
Mmm raw. Wash and clearcoat!
Couple more. . .
looking good!
Thanks for the compliment. I am lucky that I had a friend who was an outstanding builder and he gave me a starting point. Once you know the basics of wall thickness, tube diameter angles and such it really just comes down to practice and refining your process.
I don't want to say its easy, but I would say that anyone that feels comfortable with tools in their hands can do it.
Been busy workin on the trails and riding, but I finally got back in the garage to get it finished. . . .
shaped chain stays. . .
Just need to burn on a disk brake tab and its off to paint. . .
shaped chain stays. . .
Just need to burn on a disk brake tab and its off to paint. . .
The headtube looks awesome now that it is complete, congrats
Damn. Nice work. DIYS projects rule. Lovin' the shape of the stays.
wow, i want one!!!
Looks really good. Nice work. Keep the pics coming!
Thanks for the good words.
Yeah Cru, I use the box chainstays mainly because they are easier to shape and keep oriented in the same plane. Its just a little detail I like, for whatever reason.
I really want to get a cruser built with v-brakes, but I have to start getting ready for my fall trail jam so time is limited. . . .
Yeah Cru, I use the box chainstays mainly because they are easier to shape and keep oriented in the same plane. Its just a little detail I like, for whatever reason.
I really want to get a cruser built with v-brakes, but I have to start getting ready for my fall trail jam so time is limited. . . .
Nice! Love the VDC style tube
yeah, nice !
. . . anyone remember the Eastern Hercules, with both downtube and top tube piercing the head tube . . . overkill by today's minimalist standards, but definitely distinctive.
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/eastern/
. . . anyone remember the Eastern Hercules, with both downtube and top tube piercing the head tube . . . overkill by today's minimalist standards, but definitely distinctive.
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/eastern/
thats funny my buddy still rides his hercules his main bike..and he just bought some new 4-pc fit bars. that frame is heavy