Frame Bosses

Posted on Sat 26th, July 2008

• #1

bosshogg

Anyone got any tips on removing frame bosses or would it be easier to get a pro to do it.
I want to remove the gear lever ones if it matters
• #2

tynan

Get someone to heat 'em up and take them off if they are brazed on.

I would just take a junior hack saw to them - then file what is left as best you can to fit the profile of the tube they are sitting on - then sand paper smooth.

Ted down at fixed gear London will do it for a small cost.
• #3

bosshogg

Ok cheers, sounds a bit of a risk to do myself, i'll ask Argos if they will do it as i'm gonna get them to paint the frame for me, are they any good BTW.
• #4

tynan

Argos are very good, they know what they are doing and I am sure will do a great job.

But cutting off a little bit of metal and filing it down really is trivial.
• #5

bosshogg

You aint seen any of my handy work, whenever i get hold of saw, sander, or even a file i always take too much off, i drill holes too big too.
• #6

tynan

You aint seen any of my handy work, whenever i get hold of saw, sander, or even a file i always take too much off, i drill holes too big too.

Argos it is !

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