Building the frame of a bicycle, starting with just a pile of tubes.
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Bottom bracket for framebuilding
This question has got me hugely excited about building a bamboo bike. I've found some instructions and tips here and here.
I plan to find/buy an old bike to use as a donor. I think I'll use the head ...
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Why offset the rear rim to the hub and not the hub in the frame?
I'm currently reading The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt, and I'm reading all of the issues with offsetting the rear rim toward the drive side of the hub...
Asymmetry in a rear wheel built for a ...
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MIG Welds vs Brazing for simple bike hacks
Given that frames are generally brazed, not welded and given that MIG welding will work on simple bike hacks what are the downsides of MIG welding these hacks?
For example, I would like to make a ...
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How do I calculate the diameter of a chainring from the number of teeth?
Simply knowing the number of teeth on a chainring can we determine an accurate diameter?
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What would be the “definitive” formula to calculate chainstay length from sprocket size, chainring size and number of chain links?
Before I started to write this answer, I thoroughly read this question, its answers and comments:
How do I calculate the diameter of a chainring from the number of teeth?
So, my question tries to ...
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Where can I buy lugs for a classic roadster frame geometry?
The title says it all. I want to build my own frame and need lugs that will fit the roadster (e.g. Raleigh Tourist) geometry.
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Equipment needed for Frame-building?
Since misunderstood question here, a new question with narrow scope. So what are equipments need for frame-building?
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What tools are required to begin building a frame?
What tools are required to begin building a frame? Are there DIY substitutes for any of them?
Are there things that aren't requirements, but simplify the process enough to be worth the cost?
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