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Post by GIANTboy on Oct 27, 2009 18:13:05 GMT -5
I am looking for a hobby, and i feel like i am a rather creative guy. I have some friends down here that work with aluminum and steal. I have had this small obsession (which will most likely get me baddly hurt) after getting back from NYC and seeing the messengers running around the streets with fixed gear bikes. Now to the reason for the post...does anyone have any experience or know where i could find the things i need to actually build a frame from scratch. I know most of you will think i am stupid but it seems like a rather cool adventure. I have found a few sites but nothing that is very comprehensive. I would love some advice and some pointers if anyone has any ideas. Let me know.
By the way i am still looking to set up a team for the livestrong challenge for next year if anyone thinks they might possibly want to do it...
Have a great day!!!
Jeff
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Post by YellowLemondTed on Oct 28, 2009 10:55:28 GMT -5
I would suggest contacting a custom frame builder for input about materials, and process.
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Post by GIANTboy on Oct 29, 2009 18:40:14 GMT -5
I dont know where to find any would be the biggest problem. And i was wanting to make it at home or a lbs. i have experimented with cardboard tubes but i dont think that will hold up...
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Post by YellowLemondTed on Oct 30, 2009 8:13:15 GMT -5
Google search custom bicycle frame builders. Also, in the latest issue of Bicycling magazine, they have a list of just some of the custom builders. I don't mean to have them do it for you, I suggested to contact a custom builder to ask questions, get advice. You might be able to get out of your drive way on a cardboard bike, just make sure the roads aren't wet.
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Post by gaijin on Nov 13, 2009 20:27:54 GMT -5
Hey, There are some frame builders/ welders and kitbashers in general here: community.livejournal.com/bikepirates/For example, I found a manual posted on Bikepirates from 1896 in pdf (Bicycles and Tricycles -An Elementary Treatise on Their Design and Construction Archibald Sharp). It's more than you want to know about things like frame geometry, sources of friction, or kinematic motion. Honestly, most of the material is beyond me, but it's nice to have a place to look for answers. books.google.com/Search by Title/Author There's also classes in framebuilding at UBI in Ashland,Oregon. Cost is $2500. www.bikeschool.com/Your in DIY 199 Mike |
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Post by cujo on Nov 17, 2009 15:41:11 GMT -5
You could contact Keith in asheville. He is actually one of teh formost experts on Bamboo Frame building in the US. Though youwould never know to speak with him, very modest.
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