Subject: Re: Re: Re: Framebuilding Posted by: Jim Kish on September 15, 1997 at 08:47:10: In Reply to: Re: Re: Framebuilding posted by David on September 12, 1997 at 10:38:35:

Message: : Another followup: what do you think of frames that are joined by glue and lugs? Are these durable? Like any construction method, this one can be durable in the hands of a skilled craftsperson, or a complete disaster in the hands of a hack. : Are they easy to put together? If you have the proper equipment, yes. : So other than the obvious consideration of weight, why is a TIG-welded frame better than a lugged, brazed one? I wouldn't say a TIG welded frame is better, but it will be lighter and cheaper to make. : Will the TIG-welded frame stand up better in a crash It won't necessarily do better or worse, but it may fail in a different manner. or stay in alignment better over time? The only way a frame goes "out" of alignment is if you crash it bad enough to plastically deform (bend) it. This doesn't have much to do with construction method.