oh shit

[sonny]

Al practice by Zanconato Custom Cycles, on Flickr


Al practice by Zanconato Custom Cycles, on Flickr

[Chance Legstrong]

drools

[fa63]

If I remember correctly, Spooky owner had mentioned Zanconato was on the list of attendees for their latest aluminum frame building class. Good to see more folks getting interested in the material.

[velobran]

Add another Zanconato bike to the list of want.

[DOOFUS]

I just got a heat treated 7005 boner.

[Saab2000]

If he's making aluminum frames when my name comes up in the list, that's probably what I'll get. I love oversize steel but I've been there, done that. So maybe I'll have to forego the coupled travel bike.... We'll see.

[TRuss]

God dammit! Will you people stop. I can only afford one new frame when the time comes.

[maunahaole]

I just got a heat treated 7005 boner.

You are a dirty boy. Heat treating 7005. Naughty.

[edoz]

You are a dirty boy. Heat treating 7005. Naughty.

Well, it does get an artificial aging cycle in the oven unless you want to wait for it to do it on it's own.

[progetto]

Aluminium is such a nice material to work with, easy on tools, easy to weld and with the right tubing makes a great product. Zank obviously has some great hand skills with a sharp learning curve ability with whatever he touches. We're never too old to learn new skillsets. Nice.

[zank]

Thanks for all of the kind words, everyone. I didn't get to go to the seminar that Frank put on at Vicious Cycles, but I've been working with some local welding wizards. The goal is to replicate this top bead on an entire 12"x12" sheet. The old time welders say you have to burn through 10# of filler rod before you get the rhythm down. That's about 5400 inches worth of filler.


Al practice by Zanconato Custom Cycles, on Flickr

[rphetteplace]

welded aluminum forks! That will be awesome!

[davids]

Thanks for all of the kind words, everyone. I didn't get to go to the seminar that Frank put on at Vicious Cycles, but I've been working with some local welding wizards. The goal is to replicate this top bead on an entire 12"x12" sheet. The old time welders say you have to burn through 10# of filler rod before you get the rhythm down. That's about 5400 inches worth of filler.

I am, once again, so very very impressed with Zank. That is visual evidence of a commitment to excellence.

[Lionel]

Mike, what is the eta for the first alu frames ?

[mosovich]

Very smooth...

[zank]

Mike, what is the eta for the first alu frames ?

That's a good question, Lionel. There are a lot of details that need to be worked out. I have a heat-treat shop about 4 miles from my shop and they have been very helpful so far. The goal is to have a 7005 cross bike ready for next season. You guys will be the first to see how things are progressing.

[Lionel]

That's a good question, Lionel. There are a lot of details that need to be worked out. I have a heat-treat shop about 4 miles from my shop and they have been very helpful so far. The goal is to have a 7005 cross bike ready for next season. You guys will be the first to see how things are progressing.

You should get into politics ;-)

[brndll]

Agreed. I read it, I bought into it. I didn't learn anything.

[davids]

You should get into politics ;-)

Perhaps you don't understand? Mike Zanconato runs a one-man shop. He is simultaneously building frames to earn a living and teaching himself a new set of skills. Knowing Mike, it's clear he won't make aluminum frames available to his customers until he's satisfied he's able to build one that's up to his standards. And he's said his goal is to be there by next 'cross season.

Or perhaps you do understand? Maybe you should go post a dig about when the VS Wabi Woolen jerseys are going to be available, and how they're designed. Never mind - I see you already did.

[Lionel]

Perhaps you don't understand? Mike Zanconato runs a one-man shop. He is simultaneously building frames to earn a living and teaching himself a new set of skills. Knowing Mike, it's clear he won't make aluminum frames available to his customers until he's satisfied he's able to build one that's up to his standards. And he's said his goal is to be there by next 'cross season.

Or perhaps you do understand? Maybe you should go post a dig about when the VS Wabi Woolen jerseys are going to be available, and how they're designed. Never mind - I see you already did.

I perfectly understand. I ride a Zank. You have to chill.