Here are some photos of a gender change i did Saturday night on a ladies Elgin frame. Went through a couple of design ideas. I used a torch and conduit bender to shape the chromolly tubing. I used a 4" grinder to make a birdsmouth at the end of each tube for a good fit. Tried to carry the curve of the seat stays into the new top tubes as best i could. Overall pretty happy with the outcome.
bye bye down tube.
one idea
another idea
another idea
The winner
cut and bent tubes
one down, one to go
both welded in
After a little grinding
bye bye down tube.
one idea
another idea
another idea
The winner
cut and bent tubes
one down, one to go
both welded in
After a little grinding