Questions tagged [frames]
Bicycle frame construction, selection, maintenance, and repair.
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Warranty nukeproof mega elite 290 carbon M
Does anyone have any info on what the warranty would be for all parts on my carbon nukeproof mega have (bought from chain reaction cycles)? Thanks!
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Slightly bent seat stays. Should I worry about it?
I just realized my seat stays are slightly bent
The frame is steel. Is this something I should be worried about?
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I have a question regarding the structural integrity of my aluminum frame after its having... incurred damage;
Apologies if this has been covered previously, but I didn't see it if it had been, and at this point I'm at a loss.
For context, the bike in question is this year's Haro Double Peak Sport 29
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How unsafe is it to ride a bike with this dent in aluminium top tube?
This didn't happen as part of a crash. In fact, I'm not sure what might be the reason. I just looked down and saw this while riding on a sunny day. My bike is always in my room and I live alone. I sit ...
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Dent near bottom bracket on vintage steel frame
I just bought myself an old vintage Koga Miyata and just realized today that there's a weird dent on the frame near bottom bracket.
Is this something I should be worried about? Or is it normal with ...
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Can I use mtb rigid fork in touring frame?
I am looking to change my fork because of some issue(broken). My problem is my headtube is the standard ec34, which is why I can't use tapered fork. So, I am looking at some mtb rigid fork, which have ...
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Scratch or Crack?
I'm curious on opinions if this is a crack or a scratch. No crashes. No drops. Yes creaking.
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How to recognize a cheap from a quality steel frame
I decided to build my own bike. Went to a bike shop, took the first broken bike they had for 40 euro that I kind of liked and fixed it up to a nice (what I think) build (thanks RJ bike guy videos) (...
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What BMX frame did I find? [closed]
it has HH so I'm assuming Haro the number on the bike is as follows F2W7GO586
if you can tell me what I have and what its possibly worth
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Are worse QC'ed carbon frames chosen for pairing with lower tier components? Does it matter?
I am wondering if in carbon (or any other material, for that matter) manufacturers explicitly choose the better crafted frames to pair with higher tier components. By better crafted I mean of all ...
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What hub for cassette to mount in frame with ear fork width 12cm (currently it's single speed)
I have a single speed bike with rear fork width 12cm. Is it possible to mount there a hub with multi gear freewheel?
I measured my other bike's rear fork width and it's wider - 13cm. So I expect that ...
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Carbon fiber aesthetics vs. poor craftsmanship vs. possible repair? [duplicate]
Today a N.O.S. 2016 Stumpjumper FSR carbon frame set arrived, and I'm not impressed with some aspects of the way the carbon fiber front triangle appears. My CF experience is limited having only owned ...
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Would It be fatally dangerous to ride with this dent [Pictures]?
Hello fellow cyclists,
I have had a crash recently and there's a minor dent at the top tube. The manufacturer (Canyon) is telling me it'll take them 8 weeks to make an appointment for me to replace ...
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Best way to clean powder coat overspray
I have a BMX frame that has overspray from a powder coating job on one of the v-brake posts, impeding the rotation of the arm back to the original position.
Assuming the idea would be to gently sand ...
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Questions about Boost frames and cranksets
I made the plunge and have purchased a new 2016 Stumpjumper FSR carbon frame. The post on eBay--from the Specialized Outlet Store, no less--was incorrect when it stated the frame had 142mm rear ...
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What model are these forks?
Recently, I picked up this set of threaded forks. I saw the chrome and it looked clean enough so took a better look and saw the make ‘campagnolo’ written on the stem.
In the end I got them for the ...
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Some bluesheets for bike frame size? [closed]
I need some basic bluesheet that illustrates/show the different size/angles of a bike frame, but googling I can't find nothing else than consumer standpoints like for whom an xl bike is aimed for and ...
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Rattle inside frame: cause for concern?
Recently, something started rattling inside of my less than a year old hardtail mountain bike frame. I was unable to figure out what, and could not fix it. Is this cause for concern? The frame is ...
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Should I buy a little bit bigger bike?
I want to buy a mountain bike for the summer to ride with my friends, go on shorter rides (max 6 hours) and use in town. I am approximately 175 cm tall and 16 years old (so I might grow a bit). My ...
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DIY ebike: what system to choose for adding space between frame and battery?
So, the project is to install this 5kg battery:
on this bike:
This is no joke. I'm serious.
Following up to this previous question, I'm going to use steel rivnuts (aluminium is really too light for ...
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Blind rivet nuts for ebike battery on frame: aluminium or steel?
I'm planning my first installation of an ebike battery by drilling/riveting the frame (photo of the battery below), here are some details about the project:
The battery weights about 5 kg.
It's a ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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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