Questions tagged [frames]
Bicycle frame construction, selection, maintenance, and repair.
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Carbon Specialized Sirrus X5.0 Help
I am very new to this thread and seeking help from an experienced bike enthusiast. I just purchased the aforementioned bike in the title and after bringing it home for inspection(bought brand new from ...
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Trying to figure out what brand this frame actually is
Trying to figure out what the original brand of frame this is. The original owner said it was repainted and it doesnt seem to be an s-works frame
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Is this old steel frame MTB too big based on standover clearance?
Background: I'm a road bike rider but I bought a cheap but well kept old chro-moly steel frame 26er mountain bike (80s or early 90s model Miyata). I am planning on converting this to an ebike with a ...
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Drilling hole in aluminium frame
I want to attach a pump holder to my aluminium frame. Can I drill holes in it ? I would then use blind rivets with some glue for waterproofing to attach the holder.
Is there a place on the frame where ...
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Why are bicycles so expensive?
I am looking to buy a bicycle to go from university to home everyday( about 20 KM per day), but I saw the price of bicycles are around $5000-$10000! I know I can buy many great motorcycles within this ...
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Can you help identify this? [closed]
I bought this bike yesterday and it has a X underneath the middle frame bar and cant find that logo anywhere, if you have any idea please lmk!
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Confused about frame size [duplicate]
I am trying to determine the right frame size for myself before purchasing a hybrid bike. My height is 174 cm and I have an inseam size of 85 cm. If I go by the height it should be a medium frame ...
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How can I measure what is a relaxed geometry frame?
I would like to know If a frame would suit me for really long distance riding (100-200km). I have read about the stack to reach ratio, which for example for one of my bikes that is comfortable for me ...
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Unknown brazed steel frame
Hi all new here after a lot of searching, i was hoping maybe someone would be able to help me. Ive been trying to find out what frame i have. I bought a old steel frame from a car boot sale about 10 ...
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What are the times and costs involved in assembling a rideable bicycle from a salvaged frame?
Let's assume I bought a frame for XXX eur/usd/gbp. It usually is a steel frame from late '80s/90s, or an aluminium frame from the early '00s.
The frame is of decent quality, it does not present ...
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Possible Masi Frame identification Advice needed [closed]
I’m looking to identify this frame has Reynolds stamp on rear drop out and C-69-E as a raised number on Bottom bracket.
Please help if you can. pics added. No other markings on frame. Frame looks like ...
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Is my carbon frame done?
I have a carbon trek Emonda bicycle. Today, my rear derailleur got caught in my wheel. As a result, the rear derailleur is bent, the rear derailleur hanger snapped off, the chain got twisted and the ...
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Why is this rear wheel not aligned with the frame?
My LBS sold me a new wheel. I put on the new wheel. I'd go back to the LBS, but I'm afraid that I live far away from them. Alas, I'm now having this problem:
As you can see, the wheel is quite not ...
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Using degreaser on a bike frame?
I recently did a big clean up of a bike that I bought and when I was washing the bike there were specs of dirt on the frame that I couldnt remove, I tried a soft brush, Muc off bike cleaner and (water ...
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Can someone help I don't know brand of bike mine is?
Hi I don't now what kind of bike or logo please help thank you.
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Name of colour of paint on Kink Volte BMX
I am looking for the color name for restoration on my kink volte?
serial # aca10e001651
Any ideas would help. I'm hitting a brick wall with google.
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Please identify, Lago bike from Germany
help me to identify what kind of bicycle frame it is and its cost, if it is valuable, I will be grateful for any information. (Click images for larger view.)
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Disc brake mount/adapter bolt length
My bike's frameset has IS mounts. The mounts are 9.6mm thick. I bought a pair of IS to post mount adapters but they don't come with bolts. The adapters are 11mm thick. How long should the bolts be?
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Original fork 1'', new fork 1 1/8''
I put a picture of my original frame. The internal diameter of the straight cylinder is 31mm.
In this frame was installed an original fork of diameter 1''.
I would like to buy this fork : https://www....
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How do you tell what model of bike I have? [duplicate]
I bought this bike 2 days ago. I searched for some info, but couldn't find it. The only information I found was to be around 1972
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How to fix a kickstand that slide?
This is the kickstand of my folding bike, and since the day I bought it, the kickstand just don't stay in place. It move around the bolt a tiny little bit, and from time to time it touches the crank ...
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Seat tube dents from Front Derailleur band-on. Is this gonna get worse over time?
I just noticed it on the seat tube yesterday.
Looks like a front derailleur clamp mark though I'm running a 1x setup (my LBS might've tried something on it before I purchased).
Just worried about the ...
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Repair Marin Hawk Hill (cracked frame) or get new bike?
I have a 2017 or 2018 Marin Hawk Hill. It has a cracked frame (see photo). My local bike shop contacted Marin, who said they have a frame that can be used. It would also require a shock replacement. ...
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Fixed gear steel frame from AliExpress
I would like to build my own fixed gear bike.
I want a steel frame, I know different quality of steel and I want to avoid HI-Ten.
I will be mostly for urban cycling (pavements) and I would take ...
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How to adjust when i am 5'5 foot tall and having a 42 cm roadbike frame?
Im planning to buy a roadbike frameset in my local store but they say that the size of the frame is 42cm and i am 5'5 should i buy that frame?
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How to remove a stripped bottle cage mount?
I was taking off my bottle cage on my Specialized Secteur sport triple, and I found the mount was spinning with the bolt. (I believe it is called a rivnut but I am not 100 percent certain.)
Before I ...
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Is it ok to hang the bike by the frame, if the bowden is on the bottom?
Related: there are plenty of Q&A's (both here and on other sides), according to which, apparently, it is ok to hang a bike by its wheel.
What I didn't find though is, if it is ok to hang the bike ...
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Dahon SUV D6 frame hinge
I have a problem with the main frame hinge of dahon SUV D6 folding bike.
It is hard (stiff?) and the bike does not fold as smoothly as it should. I am trying to fix it.
But i do not Know how to ...
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Gravel bike frame material: carbon, aluminum, titaniul or steel? [closed]
For a long ride on a gravel bike, what is the best frame material?
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Damaged full-suspension linkage surfaces - creaking noises
I just got a brand new, high-end aluminium full suspension bike and after the first ride the bottom frame linkage (the big one, near the cranks) started making loud noises (video link with sound).
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Help identifying BMX,frame, parts
Yeah I recently bought a bike the crank set caught my eye and a couple other things there's stickers on it but I'm not sure which ones are real and which ones are not besides the obvious to any help ...
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Frame dropout cracked, what can I do? (Allied Alfa Disc / carbon)
The frame thru axel hole/dropout cracked while using my wahoo kickr trainer.
Is this crack dangerous?
If it is, what can I do?
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Need help to identify a bmx
I have come across a bmx that was trashed, it looks like a good quality bike and I would like to restore it and wanted to find out if it's worth restoring or not, it still has stickers on it which ...
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Canyon ULT and Wahoo Kickr
Bought a wahoo Kickr in November and noticed a small chip to my canyon ultimate carbon frame. In January, Canyon announced the Ultimate was not compatible with Kickr. I'm dealing with Canyon and Wahoo,...
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Seat post nominal and actual size
If seatpost has nominal size of lets say 27.2, what is its actual size? Or other way around, if frame nominally accepts post of 27.2 what is the actual size of the bore in the frame?
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Why are bicycle tubing diameters often metric approximations of imperial measurements?
This is related to my previous question about seatposts and handlebars, but I’d like to generalize the question this time.
The majority of bicycle tubes are metric equivalents of imperial sizes. The ...
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My chainstays have been eaten by rust, can something be done?
I hope you are all safe and sound and your Christmas time is at least decent in these pandemic times.
The other day I decided to give a good clean to my steel city bicycle and I removed the stand, ...
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Headset upgrade, problem finding headtube dimensions for my 2020 Giant ATX 3
It's a 2020 Giant ATX 3. Does any one know how to find this info? Thx.
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How to mount a kickstand on a bike with no kickstand mounts?
I have several bikes. Unfortunately, many of them lack the all-important
kickstand mount which makes the bikes practically unusable for everyday tasks
unless there's some possibility of mounting a ...
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Will grooves on seatpost cause rusting inside frame?
My bike has grooves in the seatpost as shown in the picture. The grooves do stop slightly further down the post, but the best saddle height for me is when the grooves partially go down into the seat ...
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What is this BMX?
I got this bike from a friend for free. I was wondering what brand could this bike be? Has Quando Hubs, Odyssey Pedals, Kenda Tires but no logo on the actual body itself.
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Is it possible to fit a 26" fork to a 29er bike frame
I want to buy a cheap frame and put parts from my old 26" (wheel and fork) and 15" (frame). Is this possible.
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Where purchrase cheap MTB frame? [closed]
I recently bought a Merida HT matts sub 60, and I like it but sadly it's way to big for me, I purchrase it more for the components since it was really cheap. I'm 165cm, and probably need 16inch frame, ...
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Bike identification
I am trying to identify this bike.
It has a club cutout in lugs and 4 card suits on inside of fork crown. Frame's serial number is 75390.
Also has direct frame mount above rim mafac Brake bosses. ...
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Will a 11-speed cassette fit my Giant SRC 3 frame (~2007)
I would like to upgrade an older Giant SRC 3 (~2007). Having a very limited experience with bike mechanics, how will i find out whether a 11-speed cassette will fit the frame and or the wheels?
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Effects of rust on steel frame strength
I have some rust on my front forks. This question tells me how to deal with it, but I'd like to know whether it will be impacting the structural integrity of the forks.
I'm planning on going touring (...
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Bike seat tube is messed up
I was testing my seat and as I was sitting on the bike on the highest level of the seat post.
My seat post came off and bent my seat post, so I ordered another, but now my seat tube doesn't allow my ...
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Does a highly visible frame colour improve safety significantly?
Studies have shown that wearing hi-viz colours, particularly on moving extremities such as one's feet, coupled with hi-viz helmets and cycling shirts, increases the chance of been seen by a driver ...
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Interesting frame, not sure what I got
I just bought this nifty looking bike, but alas I don't know the manufacturer or model it is. There's a logo with a silver looking "Z" and a made in Taiwan sticker. Any help you can provide ...
