Steely Dan 4
8/31/2022 2:40pm
Side view of Steely Dan on the first ride after clear coating the frame
Just built up at Frank's shop before it ever touched dirt
No head tube badge (for now)
gotta love the unscratched cockpit
View of the head tube welds. Overcooked it a little :(
Cable routing absolutely dialed. External and easy to work with
Seat tube - top tube brace
Seat stay brace
Probably the scariest part to weld on. Scary enough that Frank offered to do this part for me but it turned out fine
Sram/ Shimano drivetrain mix is really good. I used parts i could find and the shimano chain and cassette combo provides superb shifting combined with a GX /SX shifting set
Another look at the head tube welds and the town tube gusset
Another side view of Steely Dan
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Other
Steely Dan
Homemade Steel frame
Frame:
Other Steely Dan.
Misc: Homemade Steel frame
Fork
RockShox
Pike Ultimate 2021
150mm
Fork:
RockShox Pike Ultimate 2021.
Misc: 150mm
Headset
Wolf Tooth
Zs44 top EC44 Lower
Headset:
Wolf Tooth.
Misc: Zs44 top EC44 Lower
Handlebar
Other
Promax
800mm
Handlebar:
Other Promax.
Misc: 800mm
Stem
Other
Stem:
Other
Grips
DMR
Deathgrips
Grips:
DMR Deathgrips
Brakes
Shimano
Deore
4 Piston
Brakes:
Shimano Deore.
Misc: 4 Piston
Brake Levers
Shimano
Deore
Brake Levers:
Shimano Deore
Shifters
SRAM
SX Eagle Trigger
Shifters:
SRAM SX Eagle Trigger
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX Eagle 12 Speed
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed
Cranks
SRAM
SX Eagle
170mm
Cranks:
SRAM SX Eagle.
Misc: 170mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
Direct Mount 32T
Chainrings / Sprocket:
SRAM Direct Mount 32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB BSA
73
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB BSA.
Misc: 73
Chain
Shimano
XT 12speed
Chain:
Shimano XT 12speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
Deore 12 Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Shimano Deore 12 Speed
Pedals
Other
Magped Enduro
Pedals:
Other Magped Enduro
Front Rim
Shimano
Deore XT
27.5
Front Rim:
Shimano Deore XT.
Misc: 27.5
Rear Rim
Shimano
Deore XT
27.5
Rear Rim:
Shimano Deore XT.
Misc: 27.5
Hubs
Shimano
Deore XT
Hubs:
Shimano Deore XT
Spokes
Shimano
Spokes:
Shimano
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Hans Damph
27.5x2.35
Front Tire:
Schwalbe Hans Damph.
Misc: 27.5x2.35
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Hans Damph
27.5x2.35
Rear Tire:
Schwalbe Hans Damph.
Misc: 27.5x2.35
Saddle
SDG
Radar MTN
Saddle:
SDG Radar MTN
Seatpost
OneUp Components
Dropper V2 210mm
Seatpost:
OneUp Components Dropper V2 210mm
Seatpost Clamp
Hope
34.9
Seatpost Clamp:
Hope 34.9
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2023
Model Year:
2023
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
I designed and built this bike during an internship with Frank The Welder. Coolest summer of my life and I cannot thank Frank and the team enough for their support.
Steely Dan is made of Paragon Machine Works bike specific bits and McMaster "easy to weld 4130" steel.
460 reach
420 chainstay
extra low seat height and the stack is pretty tall. Comfortable to ride on all types of trails and it looks like an overgrown dirt jumper which i love. I painted it with a clear coat to preserve all the details. This is the first complete bike that I have welded and i want to keep track of my progress and i do not want to cover the welds.
I keep forgetting to weigh this bike but the weight is similar to an alloy full suspension bike of its caliber.
Additional Info:
I designed and built this bike during an internship with Frank The Welder. Coolest summer of my life and I cannot thank Frank and the team enough for their support.
Steely Dan is made of Paragon Machine Works bike specific bits and McMaster "easy to weld 4130" steel.
460 reach
420 chainstay
extra low seat height and the stack is pretty tall. Comfortable to ride on all types of trails and it looks like an overgrown dirt jumper which i love. I painted it with a clear coat to preserve all the details. This is the first complete bike that I have welded and i want to keep track of my progress and i do not want to cover the welds.
I keep forgetting to weigh this bike but the weight is similar to an alloy full suspension bike of its caliber.
8/31/2022 2:40pm
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