All this talk of fillet brazing has me wondering who the modern KOF fillet brazed builders are. 3 modern builders that come to mind are David Kirk, Jeff Lyon and John Slawta, I'm sure there are many others. What do you owners of newer fillet brazed frames think of them overall?
Honorable mention goes to Will Meyers of our own shop, who has been brazing lugs, fillet brazing, welding steel and now titanium for some 18 years. His fillets are quite uniform and require little work to make them smooth. I believe a properly made fillet brazed bike (not overheated, fillets not too huge, and not filed to death) can be as strong and long-lived as any frame. No noticeable ride difference compared to differences in geometry, tubing dimensions, and wheels. And they have a nice smooth one-piece look which is quite attractive.
Bob Freeman
Elliott Bay Bicycles
2116 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-8144
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