jhex6

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• Wanted: The large frames for sale thread 25" or 64cm what have you got?

  in Wanted Adverts • 6 years, 5 months

  

  Also interested...

• Wanted: The large frames for sale thread 25" or 64cm what have you got?

  in Wanted Adverts • 6 years, 9 months

  

  Would be interested in seeing Jon

• Wanted: The large frames for sale thread 25" or 64cm what have you got?

  in Wanted Adverts • 8 years, 8 months

  

  I'm looking for a large steel frame, 62cm+, preferably fit for touring but will take a look at most.

  My last one was this freak:
  http://www.lfgss.com/conversations/276326/
  Unfortunately it didn't hold out that well :(

• Garden Gate Reynolds 531 Evans frame 67cm CTC ST

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 9 years, 1 month

  

  Hi, I'm interested! PMed.

• Wanted: The large frames for sale thread 25" or 64cm what have you got?

  in Wanted Adverts • 9 years, 2 months

  

  Hi Jon, can you post pics?

• Multiple head tubes broken, is crime gangly-related?

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• Multiple head tubes broken, is crime gangly-related?

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 12 years, 1 month

  

  Even though I'm prone to the odd bump, usually I'm quite careful when it comes to kerbs. Particularly after the first time the frame broke.

  I mention the height thing because I met someone else who'd had the same problem, himself 6'4 or something.

• Multiple head tubes broken, is crime gangly-related?

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 12 years, 1 month

  

  Hi there,

  The head tube on my old (early 80s) Raleigh racer has cracked and broken. Have a look:

  

  It's not the first time this has happened to me. In fact it's the third break in exactly the same part of the frame. All frames were old-ish, average quality Raleighs with no obvious signs of weakness. Each time I only noticed the crack/break when it started to feel and sound strange.

  Ignoring the obvious question of "why did you continue to buy the same type of frame, particularly after the second break?", I was wondering if anyone has seen this kind of break occurring regularly. From a check of the forums it seems it's quite rare.

  Now onto the "gangly-related" bit. I'm 6'6", and the frames have all been large (24 - 25"). This means they're still a bit small for me, and my normal riding style is standing over the handlebars, possibly putting more pressure directly onto the head tube than it was designed for. I also think that these larger frames might have to take more stress on the bottom of the top tube since the top tubes are longer, but have no idea.

  So I'm feeling confused and a bit stupid, I was half-way into buying another cheap old Raleigh frame when I realised I might have to change tack here.

  Any ideas?

• Nursery for New Members

  in Announcements, Help & Testing • 12 years, 1 month

  

  Thanks for getting back to me.

  I've got a specific problem to do with head tubes that I'd really like to ask about. With any luck I'll be able to now.

• Nursery for New Members

  in Announcements, Help & Testing • 12 years, 1 month

  

  Hi there,

  I have been here for more than 24 hours and have posted three messages.

  Please can I start a thread?

  Thanks