Questions tagged [frames]
Bicycle frame construction, selection, maintenance, and repair.
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Specs to take into account when changing frame on Enduro MTB
The frame of my Enduro MTB is cracked and needs changing. The bike is 10 years old so I will look for a second hand frame and I'd like to be able to use as many of my current parts as possible.
What ...
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Geometry equivalence between Giant Contend 2 and Fuji Feather
I have been using a Giant Contend 2 for over 2 years and I am really comfortable with its geometry.
Now, I want to purchase online a Fuji Feather, with a similar fit, but I got a bit confused with ...
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Were older bikes generally longer?
Tl;dr: Were bicycle frames in the mid-20th century generally longer than today?
This post asked about the length of a Soviet bike from the 1980s. The frame is longer than that of a contemporary bike ...
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Why Did Old Soviet City Bikes Have Longer Frames in General
Yesterday I got my hands on an old soviet city bike "Ukraine". It was produced in Kharkov velo factory, 1987. I could not help but notice that the bike frame has different geometry compared ...
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What does it feel like to ride a mtb that has a bent frame
What are the signs and symptoms of a bent mtb frame? Or bent forks? What does it feel like when riding it?
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Frame creaking even without BB and cranks
my 2011 Aluminum Specialized Stumpjumper HT Comp creaks a lot when pedaling, especially from a standing position. I tried changing the BB, greasing the cranks etc. but nothing helped. When I removed ...
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Are rattling cables unavoidable with internal routing?
Someone shows you a bike with internal routing, and you marvel at all the advantages:
you're not upsetting the tension by lifting the bike from its top or down tubes,
there are no exposed sections of ...
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What kind of bicycle do I have? manufacturer/model..frame?
I'm trying to figure out what kind of bicycle I have. I'm pretty new to this.
When I started taking a closer look at my bike I realized that there are two different stickers on the frame. One says ...
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Welding a centre kickstand plate to 4130 steel frame?
Hopefully a simple question (?!). I'm wondering if you could help me with a simple answer.
I have a 30 year old UNIVEGA tandem frame that my family and I love to ride. The problem is, with a baby-seat ...
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Which bicycle brand has the best (frame + fork) warranty?
Which bicycle brand has the best (frame + fork) warranty ?
I prefer the lifetime warranty (LFW). But a TRUE lifetime warranty (not for first owner only).
(For example TREK and Specialized has an LFW ...
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Montague FIT folding bike with “snaking” frame
My 2012 Montague FIT folding bike has started to “snake” especially when riding at speed downhill. I have tightened the frame quick release and inspected and tightened the pivot nut but the snaking ...
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Unknown Bike Frame
EDIT: Someone in an FB group identified the bike as "Road Athlete". Not sure if this is a brand or a model. Unfortunately, the person who id the bike doesn't have much info either. I was ...
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Bianchi Bike - Help Identifying Model
I'm looking at buying a Bianchi bike, I was wondering if anyone can tell from this image the type of bike, model and year. The owner bought it 2nd hand so doesn't have much info. Any assistance would ...
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Did my frame just break?
Bike: Raymon HardRay E-Nine 6.0
I just finished adjusting the gear shifting for my first time.
As I went for a test drive the chain immediately slipped down.
Then I saw this.
First I thought the ...
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Is it safe to ride an aluminium bike with a big top tube dent?
Someone tried to steal this bike - they damaged the top tube. The frame is designed with a wide flat top tube. Is this still safe to use?
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Carbon damage assessment
Is it safe to ride? Will jb weld fill do the trick?
Seems like this damage was caused by a to wide tire rubbing the frame. I don’t see any fibers exposed to be honest(but I might not know what I’m ...
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Why aren't there more bicycles and accessories designed specifically for women?
Why are there not more bicycles and accessories designed to ergonomically meet the needs of the female body? I'm not talking dresses or skirts. A range of skeletal features differentiate the female ...
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Can I put downhill fork on any 29" bike
My friend has an X-fact bike made for 29" wheels, so we were wondering if he could put a downhill fork on it or he would need to buy a new frame?
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can you tell me anything about this bike. frame/brakes, etc
my friend inherited this bike. curious what he has. thank you!
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I bought a Diamondback bmx at a yardsale but the decals are gone. The serial # is ACY4J14097. What year and model is this? Its an all chrome frame [closed]
Diamondback bmx serial # ACY4J14097. All chrome frame. DB stamped into back frame gussets. What year and model is this? All decals have been removed.
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Unknown bmx stamp
I was given this bike a few days ago, but I do not recognize the stamp and have had no luck searching for it on the internet. The bike has Haro bars, forks, and crank, but the frame is something else.....
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Surly Straggler fixed gear build
For now, I live in a city and I have a surly steamroller frame that is very convenient for commuting everyday life.
I will soon live in a small village from about 15km my work and I need to ride on ...
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Should I be worried about potential chip in carbon near dropouts?
I just bought this bike second hand and I noticed this after. The chip is about 1/8 of an inch wide and about 1/32 deep. Is this a cause for concern?
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Help Identifying Bike Frame?
Trying to identify this bike frame so I can build it with compatible components, AND so I can calculate it's value. Any help massively appreciated.
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Long term durability of surface coatings for frames and parts
I'm trying to determine the best coating or combination of coatings for bicycles that I'm refurbishing. Along with other elements of making these bikes weatherproof (full chaincases, fenders, water ...
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What is the model of this bike?
I am looking for the model of this bike. I'm considering buying it, but the owner doesn't know what brand/model it is.
The bottom tube seems to have lost the brand name, but on the front of the frame, ...
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I need help identifying this womens bike frame, please
It's nearly 70 years old. I've narrowed the potentials down to Sears, Schwinn or possibly J.C. Higgins. I did just order the wheels for this and it takes 26" schwinn apparently as opposed to ...
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please help identify this bmx brand logo!
having trouble identifying this logo found on my Bmx frame- any ideas?
Many thanks
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Please help me find the make and model
Hello, so I believe I have narrowed the make down to either a Marin frame, or an Orange frame but I've been wrong before, so any information anyone can give me on either how to find out the make and ...
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BLB Viper - Is this frame OK?
I want to start building a fixed speed bike and think about having the BLB Viper frame set.
Is it a good frame to start with or would you recommend to get a different ONE, like a Leader frame or a ...
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Is it safe to ride a frame with a hairline crack in the head tube lug?
I am considering buying an Alan Super Record aluminium frame, but there is a hairline crack in the lug on the bottom of the headtube. Is this a big problem, and would it be unsafe to ride it?
Is there ...
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What type of bikes have a steel frame with 135mm rear dropouts spacing?
I'm looking for a bike frame made of steel with a 135mm rear dropouts spacing. The reason is that I might have to cold set at ~ 138mm for a project.
It could be a road bike, a mountain bike, or a ...
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Can someone help me find what my frame model is?
A little backstory: so I bought the bike before 2 mounts and on the frame it says that its Orange 224 evolution but I browsed true the internet and it doesn't seem to be it the frames don't mach so I ...
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What model/year is this frame?
I recently got this frame second hand after mine was damaged in an attempted theft. Having a couple of issues refitting, I wonder if anyone can identify the model/year?
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I have a BMX frame and I'm trying to identify by the VIN number [duplicate]
The VIN number is h b l y j e e 0 0 5 9 and then it goes b l – 2552 and then another part of it in dark dark 020 trying to find out what frame this is
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Cracked carbon frame near seat post
A thick crack has appeared on the rear side of my carbon frame near the seat post. The crack formed after adjusting the seat post to the maximum recommended height.
How might this have happened?
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Is it feasible to jerryrig a motorbike saddlebag as a bike pannier?
There’s a used rear bike rack and a used motorbike saddle bag people are selling in my area. I already set up a time and date to pick both up before I realized that this bag was for motorbikes, but I ...
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What are these parts of the frame called?
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I am drafting a question about a frame problem, but I'm struggling with terminology.
It seems "appropriate for stack-exchange" to start by asking about the terminology first.
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How to restore broken rear disc brake mount in carbon frame?
Look at the image:
Bike model is Rocky Mountain Vertex 990. The frame is broken in a way that it's impossible to install rear disc brake. Possibly there may be a frame deformation. Is it even ...
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Is a shared bolt between the rear shock mounting and rear swing arm ok?
I'm buying this for my brother mainly for deep-snow riding. The rider weighs about 120 kg (265 lbs).
26" x 4" (102mm) tires in the pictures, but I will install 26" x 4.8" (122mm) ...
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Can I put a I fox 40 on 2018 Commencal Supreme SX?
I recently bought a Commencal supreme SX, which came with a double crown fork. The bike was a really good deal and I had never had a dh bike. This was one of my only selections, so let me know if I ...
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How to choose frame size as a non-flexible person?
I've been commuting regularly to work during the last four years and I would like to get a road bike to replace my old city bike and enjoy some cycling on the weekends. I've been looking which bike ...
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Most durable bicycle frame: Titanium?
My Kuota carbon frame of 10 years is trashed. It was ridden for 100 000km in the most abhorrent weather conditions and never cleaned. It makes cracking sounds when under torsional loads, the steering ...
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How would one determine if enlarging the loadbearing screw holes for the bike rack is a good idea?
I've had multiple times the issue of the loadbearing screw for the bike rack breaking in half, and it's always a hell to get out.
There seem to be two schools of thought:
Drill a bigger hole and put ...
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Is this frame/bike suitable for a heavy rider?
Here is one frame I am looking at, just for normal gravel road riding but I´m quite heavy rider currently around 331 lbs (150 kg).
Need help looking for issues with this frame.
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Can I convert my Trek Marlin 7 frame to thru axle?
I just got my trek marlin 7 bike and was wondering if I can convert it to TA( through axle).
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Why are aluminum frames fitted with steel rivnuts?
I have a couple of old aluminum frames and the bottle cage mounts always show signs of galvanic corrosion due to the steel rivnuts. Why do manufacturers not use aluminum rivnuts?
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I have a Gt dyno serial number WYC8I00217 who can help me get the year and model [closed]
It's 100% steel serial number is WYC8I00217k
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Does a smaller than recommended frame size cause problems?
What problems, if any, should I expect from an undersized frame, and how small would the frame have to be before these issues occur? For the sake of the question please assume an older steel diamond-...
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Steel frame sets compatible with disc brakes [closed]
I have acquired a shimano deore groupset from a Kona Dew FS. The alu frame snapped due to poor storage whilst in transit. I’d like to fit the components to a new frame set but am interested to hear if ...
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