Finished up my cross bike. Turned out very light and handsome! I put fender, rear rack, and pump peg bosses on it just in case. Off to paint!
John’s bike is coming a long, just waiting on some tubing that I didn’t have in stock.
Gina, your next!
Alright Hazel and John, I listened.
Below are some steps to make seat stay caps. Although they take a lot of work and time to make, I cant stand putting heavy cast seat stays ends on a light seat stay.
First I slot the seat stay to the drop out for a good fit, then shape the seat stay cap for a flat or curved cap.
After the seat stay is at the proper length and angle I braze on the cap and shape it per design. This stay cap is called a partial wrap around. I like it because of the large surface area for strength and some old school design. I then shape it around the lug and braze it in.
Enjoy.
Here is a shot off my head badges. Nice and clean. I like it.
I will bend and polish the badge for a nice fit and shine. Sorry for the bad picture
