BiketoBasics
Dirt Disciple
Due to the number of steel frames failed within the last decade, I like to try and keep spares if possible. Otherwise, I have no way to get around.
I have "in stock" a Maruishi MountAce and a Diamondback Ascent (or Apex, which is the lesser model of the two) both in a size 23".
They do need paint before being suitable for rebuilding. The trouble is, is sometimes it's more economical to buy a whole bicycle in the size you need (in very good condition) than it is to paint up frames in poorer condition.
Powder coating is the way to go for durability undoubtedly. BUT, what if one spends $$$ on said powdercoating only to have that frame fail too!? Bit of a bummer of a dilemma.
I'd like to use the Diamondback with a big front rack and a trailer. The stays are short on that frame a trailer would work nicely. Plus, it looks like that frame can fit nice plump tires with fenders too. The maruishi I am less stoked about. It's just a standby frame in case the go-to Kuwahara I use croaks or gets stolen. As shown, the frame steel is exposed and would get eaten alive in a Canadian winter. The Diamondback doesn't have original paint and was obtained from the local bike coop. It looks like someone used appliance paint on it.
I have "in stock" a Maruishi MountAce and a Diamondback Ascent (or Apex, which is the lesser model of the two) both in a size 23".
They do need paint before being suitable for rebuilding. The trouble is, is sometimes it's more economical to buy a whole bicycle in the size you need (in very good condition) than it is to paint up frames in poorer condition.
Powder coating is the way to go for durability undoubtedly. BUT, what if one spends $$$ on said powdercoating only to have that frame fail too!? Bit of a bummer of a dilemma.
I'd like to use the Diamondback with a big front rack and a trailer. The stays are short on that frame a trailer would work nicely. Plus, it looks like that frame can fit nice plump tires with fenders too. The maruishi I am less stoked about. It's just a standby frame in case the go-to Kuwahara I use croaks or gets stolen. As shown, the frame steel is exposed and would get eaten alive in a Canadian winter. The Diamondback doesn't have original paint and was obtained from the local bike coop. It looks like someone used appliance paint on it.