sstein Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) I got bored the other day and started to design a frame which I may end up building (eventually). I then spent a bit of time adding some colour, etc...What do you think? Edited October 16, 2009 by sstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gu trials Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 that is really good, i wounder what the full build looks lke ?, that must of taken alot of time to do that, looks really cool at the end though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialZonn Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 That is really nice!Is this going to be a steel frame?Have you measured everything on this?I mean ,except the WB, CS and BB RISE, the tubes, stem, fork etc.I always wanted to sketch my own frame, but I don't know how the parts should be designed to last...(I'm sure there are some standards for the parts too please tell me of I'm wrong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Apart from it looking like it could snap at a touch, looks alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 That is really nice!Is this going to be a steel frame?Have you measured everything on this?I mean ,except the WB, CS and BB RISE, the tubes, stem, fork etc.I always wanted to sketch my own frame, but I don't know how the parts should be designed to last...(I'm sure there are some standards for the parts too please tell me of I'm wrong)Yeah everything has been measured up on it (except the diameter of the bb shell as I don't have my bike with me). Also I am not sure on tube what tube diameter I will use yet, hence the snap happy look, just leaving it open to redesigns.If I do build it, it will most likely be made out of 4130.Anybody got any suggestions on how to improve the design? I am thinking I might change the seat tube design to a vertical one with wings coming off on to the seat stays, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Obviously i'm no expert, but it just looks as if all the force from the brake would by trying to snap the seat stays off as there's nothing really supporting them, other than where it'd be welded to the top tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Obviously i'm no expert, but it just looks as if all the force from the brake would by trying to snap the seat stays off as there's nothing really supporting them, other than where it'd be welded to the top tube.There will be some horse shoe style supports on the top of the seatstay/toptube interface, but that is why I said about the wings, however I can't see that being a problem really, I mean most bikes are like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 The dropouts should atleast be perfectly horizontal - as apposed to what you've drawn, looks like they point down which is random.Needs a 'built in'/intergrated booster.Thicker tubing (= bigger weld areas).Pointless little tubes on the seat post. That area would be better if it looked more like the 04 Zoo's, Onza Zoot, Ozonys Canibal deisgn; where there are three tubes all branching outwards from the BB area upwards.Perhaps have longer gussets to spread the stress out more?Finally, the chainstay tubes shouldn't just weld onto the BB, a yoke of some sort should be in place for a stronger area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 The dropouts should atleast be perfectly horizontal - as apposed to what you've drawn, looks like they point down which is random.Needs a 'built in'/intergrated booster. - already going to doThicker tubing (= bigger weld areas). - Need to do some research on tubing first before deciding on the thicknessPointless little tubes on the seat post. That area would be better if it looked more like the 04 Zoo's, Onza Zoot, Ozonys Canibal deisgn; where there are three tubes all branching outwards from the BB area upwards. - already said aboutPerhaps have longer gussets to spread the stress out more? - I like this idea, how long should I have them though as I was unsure on this?Finally, the chainstay tubes shouldn't just weld onto the BB, a yoke of some sort should be in place for a stronger area. - I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLKitching Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Looks really nice, how long did it take? When are you planning on making the frame? Oh before I go, good luck with it . Jordan x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger allen echo Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 If you want to talk about frames designs and the what not talk to Ali C.He did some drawings a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Koxx hydroxx 2 Jack * Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 it looks alreet , BUT you need to show more views of it before you build it . i call dibs on second ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 sweeeet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Sorry mate, i've got no advice or suggestions for you but good look with it and i hope it's everything you want it to be. It looks a nice idea and build so all the best with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkD Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Check out: Google Sketch Up, I use it for my Carpentry and Architecture work, it's rather good, you'll get full measurements and 3 dimensional views of it. It's pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it. Looks good dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Koxx hydroxx 2 Jack * Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Check out: Google Sketch Up, I use it for my Carpentry and Architecture work, it's rather good, you'll get full measurements and 3 dimensional views of it. It's pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it. Looks good dude.+1Check out: Google Sketch Up, I use it for my Carpentry and Architecture work, it's rather good, you'll get full measurements and 3 dimensional views of it. It's pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it. Looks good dude.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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