tnkayaker

New Falconer frame being built as we speak. Picking up in 2 weeks in California.

The hardware torch worked fine for the first 3 bikes (I still have it in my basement), then eventually my dad upgraded to one of those "kits" with the oxy bottles and Mapp gas cartridge tank, and a small handle on hoses. He said it was a lot...

Oh yeah. That sounds sweet. My first mtb was a Schwinn High Plains that was lugged and had a parallel top tube. I guess you'll be silver brazing with it being lugged? Are you going to have to make custom lugs to get the geo you want?

I was thinking I would just tack (tig weld) with the 3d printed jigs. It an aggressive gravel bike. Something like the Evil Chamois Hagar I bought the head tube, bb shell, and drop outs from Paragon Machine Works. CS are straight .75 dia 4130...

I have been thinking about building one for a very long time. I really got the bug after attending a NAHBS in 2014. I have gone as far as designing one in bikecad and purchasing a tube set. I feel like I made the head tube too short and need to...

I have an oversized Oveja Negra hip pack that takes a 3L hydration bladder and then I just run the hose out to a bladder hose clip. https://www.ovejanegrabikepacking.com/products/royale-hip-pack...

I like this one. Eldorado Hip Pack Pro - https://tsuga.us/collections/shop-all/products/eldorado-hip-pack-pro Made in the US, Boone, NC. The bottles are easy to get in and out. Not the cheapest.