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Re: bikes
« Reply #60 on: September 29, 2024, 04:31:24 pm »
Current progress on the bike frame. I managed to get the top tube mitered, which was the last tube in the front triangle of the frame.



I was also able to use a lathe to remove some of the sidewall on the chainstays and fit the rear dropouts. This is an essential step for getting the bike project off the ground, and I am very glad I have the tools to do this now.

MrPedalMan

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« Reply #61 on: October 06, 2024, 08:52:59 pm »
I finally got the chainstays and seatstays complete, finding a jig and welding remain the final steps of making the frame.
MrPedalMan

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« Reply #62 on: October 07, 2024, 10:34:45 am »
so cool
m'lady

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« Reply #63 on: October 12, 2024, 02:05:06 pm »
Picture with complete chainstays and seatstays.

MrPedalMan

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« Reply #64 on: October 22, 2024, 11:12:35 pm »
Head tube is now cut to proper length, next step is finding a jig to hold all of the tubes together.

MrPedalMan

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« Reply #65 on: October 24, 2024, 01:27:33 pm »
I'm really curious to know how you managed to print a giant piece of paper the size of a bike. Did you have to go to a commercial print shop? How much did it cost to print out the design?
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« Reply #66 on: October 24, 2024, 05:41:42 pm »
The local university that I am attending for a masters degree has a poster printing service at it's library. It was about 41 dollars to get this printed, and I think it was worth it.
MrPedalMan

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« Reply #67 on: November 03, 2024, 09:02:50 am »
Currently working on getting a jig ready to hold the tubes together. The jig I am using is based on the design seen here in this instructables tutorial.
https://www.instructables.com/A-simple-bicycle-frame-jig/
MrPedalMan

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« Reply #68 on: November 03, 2024, 12:41:19 pm »
Finally got the courage today to ride a 5 foot tall unicycle without holding onto a wall.



« Last Edit: November 03, 2024, 06:57:11 pm by ThePedalMan998 »
MrPedalMan

Re: bikes
« Reply #69 on: November 10, 2024, 12:22:09 am »
Finally got the courage today to ride a 5 foot tall unicycle without holding onto a wall.



WOW!!! That's tall

Cool idea using the fence at a tennis court to keep you from falling over
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« Reply #70 on: November 10, 2024, 09:28:25 am »
I went to a unicycle meetup yesterday and got a chance to ride this wacky custom made unicycle built around a roller skate wheel. I have no doubt this is one of the most difficult unicycles I have attempted to ride.

MrPedalMan

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« Reply #71 on: November 18, 2024, 11:21:15 pm »
I went to a unicycle meetup yesterday and got a chance to ride this wacky custom made unicycle built around a roller skate wheel. I have no doubt this is one of the most difficult unicycles I have attempted to ride.



Wow I had no idea there were unicycle meetups. That's cool!

I'm surprised how smooth it rides. The gear ratio is interesting. I guess you need a lot of torque to move such a small wheel like that
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