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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Fovno Crank sets
« on: September 25, 2020, 10:27:17 AM »
Quote from: Icyseanfitz on September 24, 2020, 08:31:00 AM
would have to say I do not recommend these cranks, hadn't even got to use them yet...

Sad to know it didn't panned out as we hoped. Thanks for the heads up.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Shimano GRX 1x chainring size limitations.
« on: September 21, 2020, 10:21:20 AM »
For a 1x setup, I don't see why not. The limiting factor would actually be your chainstay. Usually, if you got clearance for wider rear tire, the chainring clearance would have to give.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Stone or Pass Quest Chainrings - AliExpress
« on: September 20, 2020, 08:02:09 PM »
I have been using Deckas & Stone chainrings for years now. 6 years for Deckas & 2 years for Stone. Both the round & oval variants. I have the 96 & 110 bcd. Have put thousands of kilometers on them and didn't have any issues.

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Metal Frames / Re: Interchangeable vs solid dropout on custom Ti
« on: September 11, 2020, 08:15:53 AM »
I'd go boost and just get a non-boost to boost adaptor. That way you future-proof your bike.

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Metal Frames / Re: Designing a custom titanium frame - gravel mountain adventure bike
« on: August 28, 2020, 08:43:12 PM »
Here's something I came across regarding Grade 5 (6Al-4V) vs Grade 9 (3Al-2.5V) titaniums.

https://www.ulbrich.com/blog/choosing-the-right-titanium-alloy-for-the-job-grade-9-vs-grade-5-titanium-comparison/

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Metal Frames / Re: Designing a custom titanium frame - gravel mountain adventure bike
« on: August 24, 2020, 10:59:11 AM »
They used 3Al-2.5V titanium alloy. That's 3% aluminum, 2.5% vanadium mixed into the titanium. You can check it at their official website, http://www.waltlytitanium.com/.

As per my research (back then), for bicycle application, you can either use the 3Al-2.5V (most common), 6Al-4V or combination of both. 6Al-4V is lighter and stiffer than the 3Al-2.5V but more expensive.

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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Titanium frame from CS
« on: August 19, 2020, 02:26:30 AM »
@noodleshop, I can only give the basic rate for Waltly Ti Mfg. As I've no experience or much info about other titanium bike manufacturer. Waltly's base rate is US$800. Some features have additional charges. But for the features you mentioned, I believe they all fit in the base rate.

Where to start. Contact Waltly. They will inform you what they'll need from you. If you have a geometry chart/sheet ready, that'll be a big help.

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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: August 06, 2020, 07:43:52 AM »
Really nice bxcc!

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After The Ride / Re: What is "All Mountain" and good "Technique"
« on: August 02, 2020, 09:31:19 AM »
@emu26, it's good to know your kid is doing okay. I do hope he doesn't have any future complications.

Yikes with that bike manufacturer. I'm waiting for the time you'll share the brand with us.

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After The Ride / Re: What is "All Mountain" and good "Technique"
« on: August 01, 2020, 10:19:58 AM »
How is your kid?

#1. I've no answer. I never do jumps or stunts and don't have experiences with full suspension bikes.

#2. Personally, if they dictate poor techniques or improper landings voids warranty. They're simply saying they don't have any warranty at all. I mean, even the pros have shown poor techniques & bad landings at some point. They're just basically saying their bikes are only for perfect riders.

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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: August 01, 2020, 10:03:45 AM »
Quote from: carbonazza on July 31, 2020, 08:42:45 AM
In those catastrophic times. Couldn't you drill a 12-12.5mm hole in the thread to remove it?
And then use an axle with a nut.

It can probably be done.

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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: July 30, 2020, 02:01:31 AM »
Quote from: bxcc on July 29, 2020, 08:33:22 PM
Shimano and DT Swiss both make E-Thru axles that come with the nuts. I actually prefer the frame NOT be threaded as a cross-thread will ruin your frame if something goes wrong.

Regarding threaded frames for TA. I was rear ended by a motorcycle once and the TA thread on the Chinese cf frame was disintegrated by the impact. If the frame didn't came with a nut for the TA, I probably won't be able to use that frame anymore.

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Metal Frames / Re: Custom Waltly Titanium 29er
« on: July 27, 2020, 03:46:42 AM »
Quote from: em_reeze on July 26, 2020, 12:36:53 AM
I am curious what pitch threads will be on my ti bike? I have 12x148mm but I am not sure if it will be 1.5mm or 1.0mm pitch threads. I can't tell from my drawing. What do you guys have for rear thru axles on your waltly frames bxcc and tripleDot?

The frame came with their tru-axle, I believe it's a 1.5 pitch. But admittedly, I don't really know how to read the vernier calipher... so I just included it in the pic.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Nice 144BCD Crankset?
« on: July 27, 2020, 03:10:50 AM »
Here's a couple.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/h5.aliexpress.com/item/4000348718532.html

https://www.google.com/amp/s/h5.aliexpress.com/item/32958042005.html

And if you look down each one, there are additional suggestions too.


Quote from: Colt__Seavers on July 27, 2020, 12:15:46 AM
But why would you need that strange BCD?

Fixed gears and track bikes often use the 144 bcd.

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Metal Frames / Re: My Waltly Ti frame #2 (29er)
« on: July 24, 2020, 08:37:27 AM »
Took it out for a short trail ride. Experiences...

  • Sluggish start.
  • Pretty good climber, although I had to compensate a bit on steeper climbs as the front wheel likes to leave the ground. But I believe this is due to the fact that I am using a much longer fork (29+) that altered my front end angle.
  • The fit reminds me of my plus bike (CS-496), which I really loved.
  • Nimble & stable on descends.
  • Pretty fast on flats. Although feels a bit heavy on the rear.

I'm loving it.

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