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Day 2 – mitres
build

Day 2 – mitres

We started off tidying the front dropouts by filing the dropouts and tapering the point down towards the fork blades. … Continue reading Day 2 – mitres

First Day
build, design

First Day

10 o’clock start on the first day. The bike shop is closed on a Monday so it was just Rob … Continue reading First Day

Reynolds Tubing
miscellaneous

Reynolds Tubing

Reynolds 853 “853 steel is Reynolds’ premium grade of ferrous steel. Renowned for producing light, stiff, yet supple frames, 853 … Continue reading Reynolds Tubing

Sloping Top Tube
design

Sloping Top Tube

I wasn’t sure about a sloping top tube at first but it is a modern look and solves the problem … Continue reading Sloping Top Tube

Design Choices
design

Design Choices

I spoke to Rob at Bicycle by Design today to finalise material & component choices for the new frame. Reynolds … Continue reading Design Choices

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