Lugged Bicycle Frame Construction
Lugged Bicycle Frame Construction by Marc-Andre R. Chimonas is a comprehensive manual published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in 2013. This edition spans 228 pages and is presented in English, offering detailed guidance on constructing a quality lugged bicycle frame without the need for expensive tools or extensive training.
Readers will find practical instructions covering various aspects of bicycle design and construction. The manual includes sections on brazing techniques, the use of affordable air-fuel and industrial-grade oxy-fuel torches, and tube mitering. It also provides insights into jigging with inexpensive materials and outlines builds for different wheel sizes and tire widths. The book serves as a resource for creating a range of bicycles, including road racing, touring, commuting, and cyclocross models.
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Contrary to popular belief, building a strong well-aligned bicycle frame does not require thousands of dollars of tools or weeks of hands-on training. This manual instructs the reader how to construct a quality lugged bicycle frame using inexpensive tools. Sections of this manual describe: principals of bicycle design; brazing technique; the use of inexpensive air-fuel and industrial grade oxy-fuel torches; tube mitering; jigging using inexpensive materials; builds for 26 inch, 650c, 650b, and 700c wheels; builds for tires up to 45 mm wide; and a step-by-step walkthrough of the frame building process. Build the following: road racing bicycles, all-road bicycles, touring bicycles, commuting bicycles, fixies and single speed bicycles, cyclocross and monstercross bicycles.
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