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==Tubeset==
 
==Tubeset==
  
[http://www.eastonbike.com/PRODUCTS/TUBING/tubes_mtb_7005_ultra.html Easton Ultra-Lite 7005] Taperwall tubeset
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[http://www.eastonbike.com/PRODUCTS/TUBING/tubes_mtb_7005_ultra.html Easton Ultra-Lite 7005] Taperwall MTB tubeset
  
 
*Down Tube - [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/429351.pdf 429351]
 
*Down Tube - [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/429351.pdf 429351]
*Top Tube - [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/029414.PDF 029414]
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*Top Tube - [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/329375.PDF 329375]
 
*Seat Tube - [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/129338.PDF 129338]
 
*Seat Tube - [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/129338.PDF 129338]
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*Chain Stay - S-Bend, [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/045715.PDF 045715]
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*Seat Stay - 12° bend??, [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/tube_drawings/529548.PDF 529548]
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==7005 Aluminum Stock==
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This tubing is widely available as special bicycle tubing, but is rare to find as bulk straight gauge tube. ASTM B221 Pertains to 7005(T53)(UNS A97005, #27)Aluminum in Bar Tube and Wire
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{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"
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!ISO
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!France NF
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!USA ASTM
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!German DIN
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!UK BS
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!Italy UNI
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!Switzerland VSM
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!Sweden IS
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!Japan JIS
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|-
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| ALZn4,5Mg1
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| 7020
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| (7005)
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| AlZn4,5Mg1 3.4335
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| H17 7020
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| 7791
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| AlZn4,5Mg1
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| 4425
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|-
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|}
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One source is [http://www.fairing.com/bicycle_frame_depot.asp?subcat=a76 Fairing], [http://www.fairing.com/2008_Catalog.pdf Full 2008 Catalog]
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*[http://www.fairing.com/Reynolds.asp?subcat=reynolds&subreynolds=7005 Reynolds 7005, Fairing]
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*[http://www.reynoldscycles.co.uk/aluminium7005.html Reynolds]
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*[http://www.columbustubi.com/pdf/Aluminum_tubes.pdf Columbus Aluminum]
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*[http://www.dedacciai.com/ Dedacciai]
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*[http://www.bringheli.com/dedacciaialum.html Dedacciai - Bringheli]
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*[http://www.amsmetal.com.sg/products-aluminum.html Asia Metal Solutions]
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*[http://www.alcoa.com/mill_products/catalog/pdf/general_engineering_plates/en/7xxx_EN.pdf Alcoa 7020]
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*[http://www.emjmetals.com/products/StockDetails.asp?pMatCode=036&pSuperFam=2T&pFamGrpCode=041&FamDesc=Seamless&MatDesc=Aluminum&SupDesc=Tube&pGrade=7005 EMJ 2" 7005]
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==Odd Parts==
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[http://www.ahrensbicycles.com/Frame-Components.htm Ahrens is selling some quality parts], the dropouts look very nice.
  
 
==Head Tube and Headset==
 
==Head Tube and Headset==
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==Fabrication Instructions==
 
==Fabrication Instructions==
 
[http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/fab_instr/fab_instructions-7005_6061.pdf Easton Fabrication Instructions 7005 & 6061]
 
[http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/fab_instr/fab_instructions-7005_6061.pdf Easton Fabrication Instructions 7005 & 6061]
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==Welding Practice==
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*[http://www.millerwelds.com/education/articles/articles15.html Miller - JOINING ALUMINUM WITH GTAW]
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*[http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/gtawbook.pdf Miller's Guideline to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Handbook]
  
 
==Welding Rod==
 
==Welding Rod==
 
"Use 5356, 5180 or 5183 fillers for welding 7005 frames.", Easton.
 
"Use 5356, 5180 or 5183 fillers for welding 7005 frames.", Easton.
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"5356/5180/5183" Columbus
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"Al Mg Si 05 (USA 6063) - CASTO MAG 45802" [http://www.framebuilding.com/Tubing%20Materials.htm CeeWay].
  
 
==Welded Up==
 
==Welded Up==
 
  
  

Latest revision as of 03:27, 9 February 2008

This is going to be my first aluminum bike, so I have a few details to work out.

Geometry

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Tubeset

Easton Ultra-Lite 7005 Taperwall MTB tubeset

7005 Aluminum Stock

This tubing is widely available as special bicycle tubing, but is rare to find as bulk straight gauge tube. ASTM B221 Pertains to 7005(T53)(UNS A97005, #27)Aluminum in Bar Tube and Wire

ISO France NF USA ASTM German DIN UK BS Italy UNI Switzerland VSM Sweden IS Japan JIS
ALZn4,5Mg1 7020 (7005) AlZn4,5Mg1 3.4335 H17 7020 7791 AlZn4,5Mg1 4425

One source is Fairing, Full 2008 Catalog

Odd Parts

Ahrens is selling some quality parts, the dropouts look very nice.

Head Tube and Headset

Custom Head tube

Cane Creek ZS-2

  • Upper Stack - 8mm
  • Lower Stack - 5.6mm

Fabrication Instructions

Easton Fabrication Instructions 7005 & 6061

Welding Practice

Welding Rod

"Use 5356, 5180 or 5183 fillers for welding 7005 frames.", Easton. "5356/5180/5183" Columbus

"Al Mg Si 05 (USA 6063) - CASTO MAG 45802" CeeWay.

Welded Up

Paint

Complete Bike

Ride Quality