As the title suggests! If you have a one of a kind, irreplaceable steel frame that you treasure and trust a certain place to do the most precise job of prepping the headtube and BB - is there any particular place that comes to mind?
I've had 3 frames in the past that came back with notably roughly cut inside bores and slanted faces, quick check with verniers confirmed my suspicions. Not the end of the world... but it's a bit of a letdown when you've spent loads on a High Quality frame! This time I want to do it right so cost is no problem. I'll be installing either a King headset or Cane Creek 110 after the frame's been prepped to give an idea of the kind of build I'm aiming for 🙂
Which place(s) do you trust to prep your beloved steed?
[u]On my shortlist atm (feel free to add or vouch for!):[/u]
Argos Cycles
Enigma Bikes
Bournemouth Cycleworks
Cheers!
but it's a bit of a letdown when you've spent loads on a High Quality frame!
So high quality it doesn't come already done? I'd be looking for a new frame builder
I've had 3 frames in the past that came back with notably roughly cut inside bores and slanted faces, quick check with verniers confirmed my suspicions.
How is that even possible if they're using the correct tool? 5-minute job, no faffing about.
How is it possible if you use the right tool?
About 8 years ago I bought a Cyclus BB facing tool. It was very possible using that. I'm ashamed to say that I tried to get some satisfaction out of the distributor but was fobbed off and failed to persist. It's still sitting in a box being useless.