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.

Geometry

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Tubeset

Easton Ultra-Lite 7005 Taperwall MTB tubeset

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

Cane Creek ZS-2

  • 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

Paint

Complete Bike

Ride Quality