Custom Waltly Titanium 29er

[tripleDot]

I was charged for DHL shipping which I was told would take 4 to 5 days. I hope that's correct as I'm a bit excited to get it here. The rims still haven't shown up so no riding it for a bit.

The DHL shipping from China to my country was pretty close to the 4-5 days, 6 days iirc. But I live in Asia. It was the local DHL that bore the COVID-19 delay... by about a month or so. If I didn't call them after week 3, it would have taken longer.

[em_reeze]

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?

[bxcc]

Amy told me that the rear axle is included with the frame. From the pictures I’ve seen, I believe it’s the e-thru axle type that has its own nut instead of the frame being threaded.

[tripleDot]

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.

[em_reeze]

Thanks for the photo and replies. This is helpful. Sumi says a 12x148 x 180mm long with 1.75mm thread pitch will be included with a nut like you show. I was curious if Waltly cut threads into one side of the drop out so I could thread a thru axle in like on my mountain bike, but it sounds like they use the nut on the side instead. I think this should be fine but it would be really nice to have a standard thru axle size (if such a thing exists). It seems like there are 1.0mm, 1.5mm and 1.75mm threads on these rear thru axles from my research.

[bxcc]

Thanks for the photo and replies. This is helpful. Sumi says a 12x148 x 180mm long with 1.75mm thread pitch will be included with a nut like you show. I was curious if Waltly cut threads into one side of the drop out so I could thread a thru axle in like on my mountain bike, but it sounds like they use the nut on the side instead. I think this should be fine but it would be really nice to have a standard thru axle size (if such a thing exists). It seems like there are 1.0mm, 1.5mm and 1.75mm threads on these rear thru axles from my research.

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.

[tripleDot]

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.

[carbonazza]

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.

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.

[tripleDot]

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.

[bxcc]

The frame finally arrived today! Roughly 8 weeks from approving the final drawing. Everything looks great so far. The Bushnell EBB fits nice and snug with very minimal tightening required. The seat tube is a little bigger than I'd like as the post slides in on it's own with the collar completely loose but it should work. It weighs in at 2187 grams which should translate to about a 2 pound weight gain over my WW-062 single speed. I'm adding a dropper post but going with a SID 35 instead of the Pike. Overall, I expect the complete bike to be right around 23 to 24 pounds. I have some anodizing to do then I'll post up some pictures.

[bxcc]

I wrapped up some of the anodizing. The head tube I had to do twice and the finish is a little more matte than I was hoping for. But overall, I'm happy with the outcome.

[tripleDot]

Really nice bxcc!

[bxcc]

So the rims were lost in the mail, the brakes are on backorder, and the fork is unavailable at this time. I ended up ordering some cheap take-off wheels to run for now and keep as back ups and that solved the rim issue. I also dug into my parts bin and my brothers to find the rest of the needed items. It's all put together and riding great. It will be nice when it looses a few pounds with the permanent parts but it works for now.

[carbonazza]

Let me guess... the brakes will be blue?
Wonderful bike !

[bxcc]

Let me guess... the brakes will be blue?
Wonderful bike !

Haha, nope. But the fork might be.... Brakes will be M9120's once they are back in stock. LBS isn't sure how long it will take and winter's approaching rapidly so it's probably going to be this way until spring. Hoping to get the blue SID Ultimate but I'll take black if that's all the LBS can get. The rims from Elite were lost in transit and I just received the refund from AliExpress. I ordered the same rims from Hulk Bike on eBay this time. Hopefully this set arrives soon. DT 350 hubs and DT Aerolite spokes are already waiting at the shop.