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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: June 15, 2017, 06:09:24 PM »

^hot!!! now are you going to build me one? I have some measurements in mind. what kind of geometry did you use for that? I have ridden a Karate Monkey, Vassago Jabberwocky, Soma Juice, and currently a ROS 9 and I think I have an idea what I liked and didn't like about all of those frames.

I based the geo off my old Specialized Crave SL (Size medium) and made a few changes.
Basic specs (Crave specs in brackets):
HT: 70deg (71.5deg)
ST: 72deg (73deg)
BB Drop: 58mm (63.5mm)
CS: 444mm (442mm)
Wheelbase: 1087mm (1086mm)

Slackened HT for stability at speed and while descending. Raised the BB to reduce rock strikes and because I like a high BB on BMX bikes. Shortened the TT to compensate for using a longer stem on this build. I've done about 100km (60 miles) on it so far and it performs pretty much exactly as I'd hoped.

If you're really interested in having one built, PM me your email address and I'll contact you once I've got my ducks in a row and am able to build for others (just need to sort out some more tooling and a few other things).

That ss 29er is stunning!

Cheers!

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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: June 14, 2017, 09:14:10 AM »

This is my new big bike.
Singlespeed 29er. Built the frame myself in my garage.
9.3kg with pedals.

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Bike Gallery / Re: Handbuilt

« on: May 10, 2017, 03:51:45 PM »

always curious how a brazed frame would hold up?

Don't think it should be a problem. Curtis Bikes in the UK makes brazed BMX frames (racing) and I've heard nothing bad about them. There are many custom MTB makers who braze as well (including bikes intended for enduro and DH).

Brazed joints are very strong, generally the tube will fail before a brazed joint. Whether this applies to thicker BMX tubing I'm not too sure but I'm sure if done well it will be just as good as a TIG weld.

That's what my research has shown as well. Main difference is just time. Brazing takes longer and requires more finishing work - at least if you want to go for the smooth fillet look.

Pretty sure I recall you always having sick bikes. This is no exception. Would love to see how everything holds up. Have you ridden a brazed frame before?

Cheers. Quite happy with this one.
I don't ride as hard anymore, so I'm probably not the one who'd break this frame even if it was made from styrofoam. Haha!
Either way I did a bunch of testing of my brazed joins before actually making a frame and a 90 single degree T-join made from top tube sized tubing supported my entire body weight.
Also tried to pull apart/twist/break joins made from smaller diameter tubing by clamping it in a vice and attaching an extension bar. As the doctor said above, the steel tube failed before I could even see the join being affected. Good sign.

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Bike Gallery / Handbuilt

« on: May 07, 2017, 08:30:50 AM »

Haven't done one of these in a while.

Here's my latest bike build.
Built the frame from scratch with tubes and bits acquired from S&M. Hand mitered all the tubes and fillet brazed it using bronze filler. Many hours of work in this one, but it was all worth it.

Enjoy the photos.

 
 

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Bike Gallery / Re: T-1 Barcode (2014)

« on: September 05, 2014, 09:51:51 PM »

What color is that on the frame?

It's been treated with this stuff: Birchwood Casey Perma Blue

Looks rad! How long did it take you to treat the frame? I've always been curious how it holds up as well.

It took me a good few hours to get done as I could only treat a little bit at a time. You're not supposed to leave the stuff on there for more than 30 or 60 seconds so it doesn't give you much time to cover a lot of area.
Not sure how well it holds up since I only just started riding it. But you can always touch it up with some more of the perma blue stuff at any time.

FYI: The frame will still be susceptible to surface rust unless you clear coat it or rub it down with some rust protection stuff.

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Bike Gallery / Re: The Bikeguide Barcode build-off thread

« on: September 04, 2014, 08:22:09 PM »

I was asked to submit my 2014 Barcode in this thread.



Original bikecheck post: http://www.bikeguide.org/forum/index.php/topic,219742.0.html.
More photos on my Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ejectbmx/sets/72157646347020358/

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Bike Gallery / Re: T-1 Barcode (2014)

« on: September 04, 2014, 06:41:02 AM »

Way too nice. Report to the 2014 barcode thread

Where is this 2014 Barcode thread?
I searched but did not find.

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Bike Gallery / Re: T-1 Barcode (2014)

« on: September 03, 2014, 10:45:13 PM »

Thanks for the nice feedback.
I guess it goes without saying, but the bike also rides great!

Badass.  Saw your bike on T1 post and was curious about the frame treatment process.  Sounds similar to gun blueing

Yup, that is 100% correct. It is a gun blueing process. It was a pain in the ass to do... if I ever do it again I'll use a slightly different method that will hopefully be easier.

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Bike Gallery / T-1 Barcode (2014)

« on: September 03, 2014, 06:37:24 PM »

I built myself a new bike.
Here's the mandatory parts list and a few photos.

+++++++++++++++++++++++


Frame >>>> T1 Barcode, 21"

Fork >>>>> Proper
Bars >>>>> T1 8.85"
Grips >>>> Cult x Vans
Stem >>>>> Tempered Bikes // Bones TL
Headset >> Fly Bikes

Cranks >>> Fly Bikes, 175mm
Sprocket > Nightfall Bike Co. // Killuminati, 29t
Chain >>>> Odyssey // Key Chain
Pedals >>> Animal // BPE
BB >>>>>>> BSD // Spanish, 22mm

Brakes >>> Fly Bikes
Lever >>>> Fly Bikes
Cable >>>> Odyssey

Rims >>>>> GSport // Birdcage
Hubs >>>>> Tree
Spokes >>> Phil Wood
Nipples >> Pillar, alloy
Tyres >>>> BSD // Donnasqueak, 2.25” & 2.4”