Vintage bicycle frames with modern parts
Mounting more modern wheels, derailleurs and forks on an old, or vintage frame, in order to make a cheap, and durable bicycle that’s easy to maintain.
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frames-index
Index of all the articles related to bicycle frames – frame materials, sizing, geometry, etc.
Metallurgy For Cyclists – by Scot Nicol
Re-published, full integral version of the brilliant Scot Nicol’s “Metallurgy For Cyclists” article series.
Bicycle frame materials – explained
Which bicycle frame material is the best? Carbon, steel, titanium, aluminium? Basics, differences, and pros & cons of each – explained.
Bicycle frame design explained
Why are most bicycle frames built with the high horizontal top tube, rather tricky to step over? How to make a frame that is light and strong?
Comfort of a bicycle (frame)
Bicycle comfort – affect of frame (geometry and type) and other components on riding comfort.
“Stack and reach” – effective size of a bicycle frame
What are stack and reach on a bicycle frame? A clear, practical guide explaining effective frame size, how to measure it, and why it matters for bike fit.
Bicycle frame geometry
Bicycle frame geometry explained: head angle, fork rake and trail, wheelbase, chainstay length, BB drop, and how they affect handling, comfort and stability.
How to choose a correct bicycle frame size
How to choose the correct bicycle frame size. Learn why old sizing methods fail and how effective top tube, stack, and reach determine real fit.