Framebuilding Question - BB Shells

[johngmartin]

For an upcoming cyclocross frame (brazed, steel, OS tubing, fits 40c), I want to use S-bend chainstays (probably 30/16) AND a bottom bracket lug... Anyone know any BB lugs with oval CS's that flare out enough to make the s-bends work? Maybe an OS MTB lug? Or can I tweak/bend a normal lug enough to make it work? Or am I destined to just fillet braze the whole thing?

[Kirk Pacenti]

For an upcoming cyclocross frame (brazed, steel, OS tubing, fits 40c), I want to use S-bend chainstays (probably 30/16) AND a bottom bracket lug... Anyone know any BB lugs with oval CS's that flare out enough to make the s-bends work? Maybe an OS MTB lug? Or can I tweak/bend a normal lug enough to make it work? Or am I destined to just fillet braze the whole thing?

These work well with Deda CX chainstays. If you cut the bridge out, you can also bend the chainstay socket a bit for use with MTB stays...

http://www.bikelugs.com/store/index.php?strWebAction=item_detail&intItemID=24

Cheers,
KP

[johngmartin]

Thanks Kirk!