Well started stripping the frame since I had the day off to get it ready so I can start building my hardtail for it. But haven't decided it I should go with the TCBro's universal hardtail kit or if I should just build my own. Still haven't found any wheels for it yet. Since this guy on ebay won't ship them together and combine the shipping I will have to keep on looking. Anyone know what wheels will work. can I just go look for some 750 wheels or something. Seen alot more 750 wheels online than anything else for a better price then some wheels I have seen.
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Also would it be a good idea to weld up this point on the bike where the 2 bars meet for better strength or will it be strong enough? I just don't want the frame to fall apart once put a hardtail on it.
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I will post more pics later still working on some stuff and trying to find wheels and get cash for the hardtail kit.
That joint is routinely welded by those of us for performance purposes. You should weld the vertical seams of the joint but not the bottom horizontal part. Like this:
Apologies for lack of focus. I'm not sure why but people who specialize in frame modifications say so. You're not doing it for the same reasons I would, but strength is strength.
On yours, you can see those factory rivet heads and that's all holding that joint. It can only get looser.
As to wheels you're in a pickle. Anything you get used will only be partially usable. You could get used hubs OK but the spokes and rims will likely be trash. New spokes and rims, even with used hubs you're looking at $300 to $500 a wheel.
A complete used wheel, with brakes and everything is likely $150 but probably require disassembly and reconditioniing, bearings, plating, powdercoating and or polish for additonal $150+ each.
We've all been there.
