Questions tagged [frames]
Bicycle frame construction, selection, maintenance, and repair.
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Does the top tube typically open into the head tube?
This must be a very basic question, but as it often happens with very basic questions, it is often hard to find the answer by searching.
On a modern bike with metal (welded) frame, is the interior of ...
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Why does a bike frame have to be above 56 cm usually to fit 700c tires?
I first came across this when I was looking at the Surly LHT, but I started to see it everywhere. It seems to me they can just put on a longer fork or something, or is it more for the back wheel?
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Tight Seatpost Installation
I'm having a bit of a problem installing my seatpost.
I have a 31.6mm carbon-wrapped aluminum seatpost which fit perfectly fine in my previous aluminum frame. Unfortunately, that frame cracked, ...
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How important is it to face the head tube?
I have a frame that I've built up and I'm having trouble getting the tension perfect on the headset, which is not usually something I have trouble with. A friend of mine who is much more knowledgeable ...
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How to grease a hub?
I have a question about hub,
When should I grease my hub ? every 20000 km ?
How do I know it needs new grease ?
Because I can not see if the grease is dry or not...?
Thanks
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How to match a paint color?
Do you know how to match a color on the frame ?
I want to buy a paint from a tool shop but I'm not sure if it's match with the frame color.
I'm going to use the paint for a touch up.
Thanks for the ...
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Why don't frame manufacturers ream/face their frames?
Before building up a new frame, it's crucially important to ream/face the headtube and crown race seat (and the bottom bracket, if using press-fit cups). You should also ideally chase the threads of ...
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Is a tri frame suitable for track racing?
I'm considering getting a fairly cheap bike built up for track racing at my local club, reusing my old carbon tubular road wheels.
However, most track frames have a narrower hub spacing (120mm) ...
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What's the different between ceramic and steel bearing [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Real measurable benefit to ceramic bearings?
What's the different between ceramic and steel bearing ?
On the bottom bracket, what do you feel when you change into ceramic ...
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Can I use normal grease for a car on the surface of carbon bike?
Helo Guys,
I want to know your experience about carbon material and grease
Can I use normal grease with carbon ?
I want to put grease onto fork and stem....
Or WD-40 or silicone penetrant would be ...
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Carbon seatpost dip in?
Can I insert a carbon seatpost up to 20cm deep into seat tube? The seattube is carbon as well. Total length of the seatpost is 35cm. The shape of the seatpost is aero seatpost (tear drop shape). It's ...
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Clear lacquer on steel frame
I'm currently working on a steel frame that I got off ebay. I'm removing the existing paint using wire brush adapters for a drill (didn't want to get involved in nasty chemical baths). One result of ...
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How to pull a carbon seatpost out of a carbon frame?
How do I pull out a carbon seatpost on a carbon frame?
It seems so hard for me...
Do I need a special tool, or just ask help from a local bike shop?
done with the seatpost.
I made the frame and fork ...
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What type of bike is appropiate for my situation?
First off, sorry for being unable to phrase my question more precisely. Currently, I ride a 26" hardtail mountain/trail bike to and from work/university (around 7km each way). Surely, this is not the ...
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How does a bike's weight affect the overall experience of owning it?
Naturally, carrying a light bike up the stairs is much more enjoyable compared to a heavier bike. Are there any other aspects of a bike which are affected by its weight?
For example, would the weight ...
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