cookeaa en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:01:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-272-dropper-seatpost/page/2#post-3481485 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:20:06 +0000 mrbump 3481485@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>@lorettocourt<br /> what are they called? or can you post the link? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-272-dropper-seatpost/page/2#post-3481431 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:47:32 +0000 lorettocourt 3481431@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>@stev0 - wondering how you got on with the traildrop mate as the german versions are back on ebay - different badge but same thing.<br /> Cheers </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3473201 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:55:01 +0000 chewkw 3473201@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3558/3473963165_79d25edf25_z.jpg?zz=1"></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23799372@N02/3473963165/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Kona Explosif 1999 with Rohloff &amp; brace-on disc tab</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23799372@N02/">chewkw</a> on Flickr</p> <p>Bought the frame from Tiger a member of STW and it is Kona last 853 Reynolds steel frame. Resprayed and added disc tab to fit Rohloff. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3472933 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:28:25 +0000 shortbread_fanylion 3472933@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Some great pics. My first bike was a 98 Lava Dome, lovely bike. I miss it <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3472772 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:51:54 +0000 mark walker 3472772@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>yes will do got to find it in the garage , you havnt seen my garage not big just a mess . </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3472630 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:25:53 +0000 Reluctant 3472630@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Mark - yes, a Joe Murray decal and a TBG head badge would make it a Kona. Sure someone could ID it if you post a picture. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3472549 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:12:58 +0000 mark walker 3472549@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>iv got an old joe murray frame with no other decals except one saying the bicycle group,is it one of these konas guys . </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471615 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:13 +0000 Reluctant 3471615@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>My 1999 Kaboom!<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4037146683/"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2752/4037146683_4f3a836988.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4037146683/">1999 Kaboom!</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/">Pumpkin's Belly</a>, on Flickr</p> <p>My Y2K Exploder<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4037894560/"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2603/4037894560_70deabeccc.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4037894560/">2000 Explosif</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/">Pumpkin's Belly</a>, on Flickr</p> <p>My 1990 Lave D</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4009376232/"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2654/4009376232_940dc5eb93.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4009376232/">Lava Dome</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/">Pumpkin's Belly</a>, on Flickr</p> <p>And a picture of a 1996 Koa (not mine, but just like it)</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4300405266/"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2772/4300405266_8a94769363.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4300405266/">Koa 1996</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/">Pumpkin's Belly</a>, on Flickr </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471531 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:35:00 +0000 Spin 3471531@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>You sure its a 91?</blockquote></p> <p>Clearly not from the link you posted. It came with the Suntour X1 (I think) group originally. A quick search has revealed that '89 or 90 is more like it!</p> <p>It weighs a ton but rides really well both off road and on. I went out to try the Lagan black on it last year for a bit of a laugh and it took it in its stride. Cmon the retro bikes! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471493 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:28:06 +0000 bigdawg 3471493@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><img src="http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b124/fitguy/bike/my_bike_829.jpg">this do...?? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471489 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:27:20 +0000 thepodge 3471489@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'd say that is earlier than 91</p> <p>Here is my 92 Cinder Cone: Frame, Forks, Stem, Bars, Seat &amp; Seatpost are all original. </p> <p><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Iwxhh0k96yY/TzKgn_lOTcI/AAAAAAAAAcc/jBOaHYZPlrg/s640/DSC_0002.JPG"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471465 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:22:05 +0000 Spin 3471465@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>What am I doing wrong trying to post a pic from flickr? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471454 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:19:34 +0000 soma_rich 3471454@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>You sure its a 91?<br /> <a href="http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/v/Manufacturer+Archive/Kona/Catalogues/Kona+Catalogue+1991/91Inner2.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/v/Manufacturer+Archive/Kona/Catalogues/Kona+Catalogue+1991/91Inner2.jpg.html</a></p> <p><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6841704695_71b30c88b1_z.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471430 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:15:47 +0000 Spin 3471430@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/55682113@N08/6841704695/">Link</a><img src="http://www.flickr.com/photos/55682113@N08/6841704695/"></p> <p>1991 Lavadome. This was it in 2010. It did a months road tour in Newfoundland then I bought some cheap knobblies and rode some trails in vermont including the Kingdom Trails DH course. Now that's versatility.</p> <p>Seatpost and headset are original. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471398 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:08:13 +0000 kimbers 3471398@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>well heres a not so great picture of my beloved commuter, does 200miles a week<br /> <img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5138/5427891677_82ed3ab5a0_b.jpg"></p> <p>and not all modern konas look rubish heres my xc bike<br /> <img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1073/5151413303_9258d4e130_b.jpg"><br /> though it now has agravity dropper and slx cranks</p> <p>but my dh bike is best photographed in the dark<br /> <img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3457/5821866487_78f879b3b2_b.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471348 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:09 +0000 jruk 3471348@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Now that's what I call a proper sized chain ring. None of this namby pamby 42t stuff. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pictures-of-your-pre-2000-kona-please/page/3#post-3471292 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:41 +0000 GlitterGary 3471292@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Cool snowflake wheel, oink.</p> <p>And is that the world's largest Lizard Skins protector on the top tube? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/clearout-plus-ot-phil-teds#post-3463505 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:34 +0000 sugdenr 3463505@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Shifters sold<br /> Mech sold pending payment </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/clearout-plus-ot-phil-teds#post-3463102 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:32:56 +0000 Pyro 3463102@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>YHM re shifters </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/clearout-plus-ot-phil-teds#post-3462587 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:40:51 +0000 sugdenr 3462587@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pls email in profile for quickest response. All prices posted unless stated. PP Gift.</p> <p><u>All the proceeds of this are going to charity (everychild.org) as part of my new years resolution</u></p> <p>Pair of X-9 Shifters. Reasonable to good condition. £20 posted<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7385513" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7385513</a> [/img]<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7385514" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7385514</a> [/img]</p> <p>Shimano M440 Square Taper Crankset. Rings good, not used that much. Perfect for a commuter etc. £18 posted<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7623527" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7623527</a> [/img]</p> <p>Tora 309 Forks. Work fine but lowers have plenty of cosmetic signs of use. £50 posted<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7623525" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7623525</a> [/img]</p> <p>Tektro Novela, pads OK, include 2x PM to IS 160 adapters (not shown) and 2 160 discs £22 posted<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7623526" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7623526</a> [/img]</p> <p>Shimano AM45 Boots. Size 46. An excellent SPD boot, good ankle protection. Used about 6 times before I decided to go back to flats, so a few scuffs but otherwise in really good nick. £40posted<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7406711" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7406711</a> [/img]</p> <p>XTR M971 Rear Mech. £35 posted<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683693" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683693</a> [/img]</p> <p>Mothercare Trike. £10 collected<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683690" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683690</a> [/img]</p> <p>Mavic Crossland rear wheel. Basically a UST crossland rim. Comes with UST valve. Disc and V brakes. Excellent condition, true, bearings good. If I could find a front one of these at a reasonable price I would keep it. £45 posted<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683689" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683689</a> [/img]</p> <p>Mavic Crossride rim. This is a 20 spoke V brake rim. £5 collected<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683692" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7683692</a> [/img]</p> <p>Phil &amp; Ted’s E3/Sport with doubles kit and single and double rain covers. Scuffs and marks here and there from use functionally all good. Was a brand new replacement courtesy of Easyjet when they lost our original one. £140 collected. Can post but it will be about £20.</p> <p>[img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284989" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284989</a> [/img]<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284988" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284988</a> [/img]<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284991" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284991</a> [/img]<br /> [img] <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284992" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7284992</a> [/img] </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/whats-the-overall-diameter-of-a-32-tooth-chainring#post-3429171 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:32:57 +0000 packer 3429171@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Thank you! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/whats-the-overall-diameter-of-a-32-tooth-chainring#post-3429129 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:21:54 +0000 TandemJeremy 3429129@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>135mm </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/whats-the-overall-diameter-of-a-32-tooth-chainring#post-3429114 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:19:08 +0000 packer 3429114@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone? Someone must have one on their desk... <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> Thanks, </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/whats-the-overall-diameter-of-a-32-tooth-chainring#post-3427993 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:02:52 +0000 packer 3427993@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone got one handy they can measure? Need it to the nearest mm. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3401351 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:55:37 +0000 thisisnotaspoon 3401351@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Cheers Mick_R that's the kind of info/advice I was after.</p> <p>Righty, time to look into courses. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3401080 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:56:04 +0000 ade ward 3401080@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I have the sharp book it has some fantastic ideas in it suspension bikes two person unicycles nothing is new<br /> Mine was £20 from the oxfam shop </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3400189 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:11:20 +0000 rootes1 3400189@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Sorry, can't get photo to appear.</blockquote></p> <p>here you go.</p> <p><img src="http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p409/Olddabber/Sharp.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3400154 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:04:10 +0000 mick_r 3400154@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>And as the 29er above has 16" stays I suppose I'd better briefly address cynic-al's comment.......</p> <p>Short stays aren't "faster" or "better".</p> <p>I tried a Giant 29er. Nice bike, but hated the steep head angle for various reasons. So I started by wanting a slacker head with complimentary increased fork rake.</p> <p>But a slack bike with regular length stays can end up rather long and ponderous. Hence the desire for short stays - to get the front end I wanted but on a bike that felt nippier. Coupled to this was singlespeed only use which means lots of standing up climbing (but never steep enough climbing to have issues with "looping out" that Ade mentioned but miss typed). I don't weigh a great deal, so the shorter stays help with much needed weight on the rear wheel and hence traction.</p> <p>I tried a Trek 29er back to back with my bike at Whinlatter - the difference was amazing. The owner of the Trek (also smallish and lightweight) is wondering if they bought the right bike <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3400020 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:37:56 +0000 mick_r 3400020@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sort a basic frame shape / size based on bikecad, a proper cad package or good old pencil and paper. Start from the dimensions of the bike you ride and what you want to change.</p> <p>Go to Ceeway website (www.framebuilding.com).</p> <p>Go to Columbus tube pages - print everything off (especially and including the bit at the bottom with discontinued / non tubeset tubes).</p> <p>Study it all. There are lots of handy diagrams that show you lengths of butts, which end to cut from and what the maximum amount you can cut. This will give you some clues. It will also give you some suggested tubesets for different builds (mtb, road etc). Plus some clues for specific bike builds (e.g. they list a long 35mm dia. Zona down tube for 29er use). That then gives a few ideas about what tube to use for what. Head tubes are just a bit of plain gauge pipe. Seat tube can also just be a bit of plain gauge. Rear stays will often be described as mtb or road anyway - so there aren't that many choices for you to make anyway <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Compare tubes to your design - you will find there is only a limited selection that will work (tube lengths, butt lengths etc).</p> <p>Provided you aren't big and heavy, super clumsy, hucking off things or building with a huge length fork, then pretty much any bike can be made with any tubeset - it won't collapse on the first ride. The differences will be in the stiffness, fatigue life etc.</p> <p>If I were in your situation then I'd probably use the money for a framebuild course as it will give you confidence in fabrication and an experienced judgement on your design choices. I was lucky enough to do an apprenticeship before my degree, so was happy with the cutting / filing / machining bit - I just needed some practice with scrap to get my brazing up to a functional level (you are much more likely to build a safe frame by amateur brazing rather than amateur welding).</p> <p>Another good book that also contains mtb info is Touring Bikes by Tony Oliver (but specific tubing advice is very out of date)</p> <p>After a few years you'll be making stuff like this:-</p> <p><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3fSdwUagMxQ/Tt6XNJyO0EI/AAAAAAAAAgw/B4G2RZoZaBw/s640/29er%252520rear.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2LS5tely9W4/TvWcASbButI/AAAAAAAAAlo/EH1ES7CIKn4/s720/_MG_1157.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3399999 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:34:25 +0000 Nipper99 3399999@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>the last edition of Privateer has a goog article on frame layout etc, pt 2 next issue. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3399997 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:33:54 +0000 Orange Crush 3399997@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sorry, can't get photo to appear.</p> <p>[img]http://[url//i346.photobucket.com/albums/p409/Olddabber/th_Sharp.jpg][/url] [/img] </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3399949 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:23:29 +0000 Orange Crush 3399949@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <br /> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3399927 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:16:43 +0000 rootes1 3399927@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Not with a smart google its not:<br /> <a href="http://bhovey.com/Masi/Scans/Talbot/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://bhovey.com/Masi/Scans/Talbot/index.htm</a></blockquote></p> <p>for this use a website downloader like WinHTTrack Website Copier! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3399883 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:06:36 +0000 bencooper 3399883@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ha, I knew I had a book list on my website somewhere - really must organise the website better. Anyhow:</p> <p><a href="http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/the_reading_list.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/the_reading_list.shtml</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it/page/2#post-3399776 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:47:35 +0000 bencooper 3399776@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Lots of good books already mentioned - I use:</p> <p>Paterek (old and new editions - the old edition has lots of handy handwritten stuff)<br /> Talbot<br /> Hadland<br /> Bicycling Science<br /> Mike Burrows' book<br /> Archibald Sharp</p> <p>And a bunch of others I've forgotten. If you're in Glasgowe, you're very welcome to come browse the Kinetics bike book library <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it#post-3399720 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:35:15 +0000 emanuel 3399720@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>the ones I've read:<br /> bicycle science-wilson.<br /> paterek framebuilding manual.</p> <p>still looking for archibald sharp's bicycle tricycle book.</p> <p>reading framebuilder's blogs can be informative. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it#post-3399680 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:24:33 +0000 cynic-al 3399680@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ade you mis quote me.</p> <p>I've no idea what loping a front wheel means. </p> <p>Long before you have 100% weight on the back wheel you will be wheelying up any climb...and then walking. If you don't get that then you probably won't get my reasoning.</p> <p>Why do you think your short chainstays are better? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it#post-3399655 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:18:22 +0000 citizen kane 3399655@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I use rattlecad to design and build frames. The free version of bikecad is great for designing but leaves you a little short on information when it comes time to cut metal. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it#post-3399536 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:49:02 +0000 richmars 3399536@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just start by copying someone else's design, both materials and dimensions. Learn about materials from making stuff that fails (hopefully gently). Don't be put off by experts. Someone will have done it before, just google.<br /> If you can't weld or braze, do it in carbon, it's not that hard. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-want-to-design-a-bikehas-anyone-written-the-book-on-it#post-3399529 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:48:13 +0000 tomlevell 3399529@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Seen these on Dirt?</p> <p><a href="http://dirt.mpora.com/?s=homemade&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" rel="nofollow">http://dirt.mpora.com/?s=homemade&amp;x=0&amp;y=0</a> </p>