Rod,
With bicycles it is often possible to solve an unexpected problem by sto pping to think out a viable and PRACTICAL solution to the problem. Perso nally, if I were faced with such a situation, the first thing is not to cause a compromise in the function or longevity of the bike. Give a sinc ere try to making an adaptor that works and looks professional first, ma ybe even a rack modification. It would make more sense to modify the rac k as opposed to the frame. If you guys really can't come up with somethi ng, then figure what to do next. Powdercoating is something I don't know much about, don't know if it's touch-upable or not. I suspect not. This is a simple problem, no need to get TOO excited about it. Calmly look f or a clever solution and get on the bike and ride it.
Hope that helps. Even though framebuilding is not super difficult, there are hundreds of details in building a frame to order. It's possible som ething small can slip through. Like I say, most things are simple to ada pt to. Framebuilders have to learn somehow, sometimes a small mistake or whatever is what it takes to learn or reawaken the builder that one alw ays has to pay attention. Life can be hectic, sometimes we get distracte d.
Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA Framebuilding is fun, but it's not always easy peasy.
Hi all, I'm seeking some collective wisdom on a custom frame I ordered and am tr ying build up. For those of you who know who the builder is please don't mention his name. I'm not trying to bash anyone, I'm simply trying to d etermine what should be done that's fair to all.
I ordered a custom touring frame from a prominent CR framebuilder. I'm n ow in the process of building it up and she's close to being done. Howev er, after hanging the calipers on the frame I notice that there is no wa y the strap from the rear rack that connects to the frame will work. The strap will literally be going right thru the cable adjuster on the cali per arm where the brake cable goes in. The rack bosses are on the outsid e of the stays, and it looks like they should have been on the inside. T he frame is powdercoated.
It's possible that some kind of custom bracket could be made that would snake around the brake, but that seems kind of "hokey" and not fair to m e. I'm sure the bosses could be removed and redone, but are the stays th en still as strong? Is redoing a powdercoated frame possible and viable? Should I get a new frame? My money back? I'm open to any ideas and thou ghts.
thanks,
Rod (disgusted in CO) Kronenberg
Fort Collins, CO