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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.
Contents
Geometry
Tubeset
Easton Ultra-Lite 7005 Taperwall MTB tubeset
- Down Tube - 429351
- Top Tube - 329375
- Seat Tube - 129338
- Chain Stay - S-Bend, 045715
- Seat Stay - 12° bend??, 529548
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
- Reynolds 7005, Fairing
- Reynolds
- Columbus Aluminum
- Dedacciai
- Dedacciai - Bringheli
- Asia Metal Solutions
Odd Parts
Ahrens is selling some quality parts, the dropouts look very nice.
Head Tube and Headset
Custom Head tube
- 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.
