PVD 5.5" Fork Hardtail Aluminum
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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.
One source is Fairing, Full 2008 Catalog
Head Tube and Headset
Custom Head tube
- Upper Stack - 8mm
- Lower Stack - 5.6mm
Fabrication Instructions
Easton Fabrication Instructions 7005 & 6061
Welding Rod
"Use 5356, 5180 or 5183 fillers for welding 7005 frames.", Easton.
Welded Up
Heat Treating
T4 T6
