Category: Frames
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The Brutal Truth About Top Tube Shapes (from a genius)
Some bikes have straight top tubes. Others slope downward like a beaten dog’s back. There’s a whole bunch of variation in between. You’ve probably stared at them in the shop, unsure if the shape affects your ride or if it’s all just some kind of cruel marketing joke. Well, here’s the deal. We’re going to…
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Understanding the Appeal of Carbon Frames for Everyday Cyclists Who Don’t Race
So, you’ve been eyeing that shiny carbon bike frame, maybe from Canyon or some other top-tier brand, wondering if it’s worth the splurge. You’re not a racer. Hell, you probably don’t even ride enough to call yourself a “serious” cyclist. So, why are you looking at carbon? Isn’t aluminum good enough? What’s the deal with…
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The Decline of Affordable Steel Bikes in Today’s Market
Steel is dead. The good kind, anyway. Not the boutique, hand-built, “artisanal” stuff that costs more than a used car. No, I mean the steel bikes you could actually afford—the ones that didn’t scream midlife crisis or “I have a Rivendell tattoo on my chest.” Once, you could walk into a shop, slap down a…
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Tig Welded Frames = Domination
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends In this post, I will discuss two of the three classic ways to assemble a steel frame. They are: a. Lugs b. Welding c. Brazing I already have a post on brazing, so today I will focus on TIG welds. TIG Welded Frames TIG welding stands for Tungsten Inert Gas welding. During…
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Catch me if you can (on pursuit bike frames)
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends It’s time for my Sunday post. Today, I will present you my take on pursuit bike frames – a somewhat obscure part of the cycling industry – but quite interesting nonetheless. Let’s go. As the name suggests pursuit frames are designed for a track cycling discipline known as pursuit racing. There…
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Dissecting The Usefulness Of Tapered Head Tubes
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, rookies It’s Monday a.k.a time to do some real work. But luckily that doesn’t apply to me as there’s little to do in the office today. Lucky me, I guess. So, I will take my time to make a post for your favorite cycling site (hopefully). Today, I will dissect the…