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==7005 Aluminum Stock==
 
==7005 Aluminum Stock==
This tubing is widely available as special bicycle tubing, but is rare to find as bulk straight gauge tube.
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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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|}
  
 
One source is [http://www.fairing.com/bicycle_frame_depot.asp?subcat=a76 Fairing], [http://www.fairing.com/2008_Catalog.pdf Full 2008 Catalog]
 
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.reynoldscycles.co.uk/aluminium7005.html Reynolds]
 
*[http://www.reynoldscycles.co.uk/aluminium7005.html Reynolds]
 
*[http://www.columbustubi.com/pdf/Aluminum_tubes.pdf Columbus Aluminum]
 
*[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]
  
 
==Odd Parts==
 
==Odd Parts==
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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
  
 
"Al Mg Si 05 (USA 6063) - CASTO MAG 45802" [http://www.framebuilding.com/Tubing%20Materials.htm CeeWay].
 
"Al Mg Si 05 (USA 6063) - CASTO MAG 45802" [http://www.framebuilding.com/Tubing%20Materials.htm CeeWay].
  
 
==Welded Up==
 
==Welded Up==
==Heat Treating==
 
  
T4 T6
 
  
 
==Paint==
 
==Paint==

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

Pete's-26-inch-R2.gif


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