Disclaimer: I have never used this jig, I have no interest in promoting this jig other than seeing a couple of local MPLS guys succeed and seeing more people making their own shit, eh.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The Jiggernaut-Bringing bicycle frame building to the masses
Disclaimer: I have never used this jig, I have no interest in promoting this jig other than seeing a couple of local MPLS guys succeed and seeing more people making their own shit, eh.
Friday, December 23, 2011
BB/CS/DO
Yesterday I decided it was about time to start putting together Jessica's 650c lugged road frame.
I got as far as the bb to the cs to the do.
I got as far as the bb to the cs to the do.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Waiting for Snow
The snow bike is more or less done. I still need to finish filing all of the fillets, add some braze-ons, and whatnot, but it is ridable. I gave it a quick and dirty (and drippy) black rattle-can paint job to keep things from turning to rust over the winter. Once winter is over, I will take the time to properly finish the frame and give it a proper powder coat. Now I just need some snow to ride it in!
I have had the bike out a few times at Theodore Wirth and Elm Creek. It is tons o' fun. I highly recommend a snow bike for anyone who lives in MN and considers themselves a mtn biker. The bike handles very predictably, is comfy, yet is stiff enough that my 2-3mm of clearance between the chain and the tire are not an issue.
I definitely have to put the bike underneath me when cornering otherwise the Endomorph's tend to slide. This is only an issue when I am too tired to ride properly. Perhaps I will get some knobbier tires for next year. The Hammerschmidt is awesome. I am not man enough to rock a single speed snow bike, but the two speeds of the Hammerschmidt is perfect for the local trails. My current trail riding ratio is 35.2:23 (1.53) normally and 22:23 (.96) when I can't hack it in the "big ring" anymore. The front and rear wheels are interchangeable, and I currently have a 20 tooth cog on the front in case I wanted to ride some bike path. We'll see if I have to change these ratios up with different snow conditions as opportunity presents itself. As for now all of our precip. has been replaced by rain :(
Next up for this frame is a rack or two for adventure camping trips and the occasional snow day commute.
I have had the bike out a few times at Theodore Wirth and Elm Creek. It is tons o' fun. I highly recommend a snow bike for anyone who lives in MN and considers themselves a mtn biker. The bike handles very predictably, is comfy, yet is stiff enough that my 2-3mm of clearance between the chain and the tire are not an issue.
I definitely have to put the bike underneath me when cornering otherwise the Endomorph's tend to slide. This is only an issue when I am too tired to ride properly. Perhaps I will get some knobbier tires for next year. The Hammerschmidt is awesome. I am not man enough to rock a single speed snow bike, but the two speeds of the Hammerschmidt is perfect for the local trails. My current trail riding ratio is 35.2:23 (1.53) normally and 22:23 (.96) when I can't hack it in the "big ring" anymore. The front and rear wheels are interchangeable, and I currently have a 20 tooth cog on the front in case I wanted to ride some bike path. We'll see if I have to change these ratios up with different snow conditions as opportunity presents itself. As for now all of our precip. has been replaced by rain :(
Next up for this frame is a rack or two for adventure camping trips and the occasional snow day commute.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Nearly Ridable
Another night till 1am in the garage. I ran out of acetylene, but only need to put on the seat post collar yet. I am going to bring the frame and fork in to work to mill/face/chase everything. Then slap some parts on 'er, and it should be ridable. ...with a lot of clean up to do on the fillets, and in need of a paint job, but ridable.
Now I just have to get the bath tub cleaned up before Jessica finds this mess!
Now I just have to get the bath tub cleaned up before Jessica finds this mess!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Making Progress
It has been a while since I have posted, so here is a terrible photo to show that I am actually making progress.
My friend is building up a Pugsley, so that served as a good kick in the pants to get this bike done. There is not much left now. One more fillet on the frame, some facing and chasing, a disc mount on the fork, the seat post binder, perhaps some cable guides, etc, ...and a heck of a lot of clean up work on the fillets.
By the way, if you have, or know of anyone that has, a 27.2 seat tube reamer, let me know - I need to use one if I ever hope to get a seat post in this frame!
My friend is building up a Pugsley, so that served as a good kick in the pants to get this bike done. There is not much left now. One more fillet on the frame, some facing and chasing, a disc mount on the fork, the seat post binder, perhaps some cable guides, etc, ...and a heck of a lot of clean up work on the fillets.
By the way, if you have, or know of anyone that has, a 27.2 seat tube reamer, let me know - I need to use one if I ever hope to get a seat post in this frame!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Back At It!
Its been quite a while since I have updated, but here is a photo of how things are shaping up. 
I moved a few months ago, and lost all my momentum on the project. Now my new shop space is in complete chaos, so things are back to normal. I have been doing little bits here and there, but haven't bothered to post an update on the frame, so here ya be!
This bike will be ready in time for winter. This bike will be ready in time for winter. This bike will be ready in time for winter!
I moved a few months ago, and lost all my momentum on the project. Now my new shop space is in complete chaos, so things are back to normal. I have been doing little bits here and there, but haven't bothered to post an update on the frame, so here ya be!
This bike will be ready in time for winter. This bike will be ready in time for winter. This bike will be ready in time for winter!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Jessica's Lugged 650c Road
Jessica is short. I am building her a 650c lugged road frame so she can have a bike that fits proper and doesn't have to use silly geometry to make everything work with 700's. Its gonna be dang sweet. Here is the start of it:
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