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

Odd Parts

Ahrens is selling some quality parts, the dropouts look very nice.

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. "5356/5180/5183" Columbus

"Al Mg Si 05 (USA 6063) - CASTO MAG 45802" CeeWay.

Welded Up

Heat Treating

"AGEING Frames in 7000 alloy. The ageing of the frame realized in 7000 alloy has to be carried out 4/5 days after the welding, in two phases: 6 hours at 90°C ±5° - 4 hours at 150°C ±5°." Columbus.

Paint

Complete Bike

Ride Quality