Spectrum ti - welds

Mikej · #1 11-08-2018, 02:56 PM

Ok- I don’t like the look of the weld technique used on the Spectrum ti frames. I know they won’t fall sport, but every time I see one ore a close up pic I just don’t say anything. Until now,

fbhidy · #2 11-08-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikej

Ok- I don’t like the look of the weld technique used on the Spectrum ti frames. I know they won’t fall sport, but every time I see one ore a close up pic I just don’t say anything. Until now,

Didn't I just read somewhere (here) that Seven is building all of Spectrum frames?

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AngryScientist · #3 11-08-2018, 03:09 PM

did you get cut off mid sentence there mike???

rnhood · #4 11-08-2018, 03:13 PM

You want a top shelf Ti bike, get a Moots. They know how to weld.

R3awak3n · #5 11-08-2018, 03:14 PM

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You want a top shelf Ti bike, get a Moots. They know how to weld.

you don't think seven knows how to weld?

ok, moots is great, so are the other 20 TI welders that often pop up in these pages

looks fine to me

what I don't get, never have, about spectrum is... why not just go directly to seven and get your bike

jmoore · #6 11-08-2018, 03:16 PM

No pictures?

Mikej · #7 11-08-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fbhidy

Didn't I just read somewhere (here) that Seven is building all of Spectrum frames?

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Correct, seven builds them. They are sound bikes and well designed, I am just not a fan of the smoothed over technique.

R3awak3n · #8 11-08-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikej

Correct, seven builds them. They are sound bikes and well designed, I am just not a fan of the smoothed over technique.

what you think about aluminum welds?

Clean39T · #9 11-08-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

why not just go directly to seven and get your bike

Fit and design - from what I've heard - tubing spec, etc.

fbhidy · #10 11-08-2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Clean39T

Fit and design - from what I've heard - tubing spec, etc.

Difference in design philosophies between the two brands.

Why buy a Trek or Specialized when you can just buy a Giant?

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glepore · #11 11-08-2018, 03:31 PM

My recollection is that Tom hand finishes them (the welds, by filing). I'd call him and see if he'd adjust his style for your preference.

ergott · #12 11-08-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

what I don't get, never have, about spectrum is... why not just go directly to seven and get your bike

Having met and ridden with Tom I get it. He's an amazing guy and I'd pay extra for his knowledge. I'd also recommend asking him to make you a cup of coffee. Seriously great stuff!

FlashUNC · #13 11-08-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

what I don't get, never have, about spectrum is... why not just go directly to seven and get your bike

My understanding is Tom is using tubing spec'd for him, not Seven's tubing. They're just doing the fab work.

Lionel · #14 11-08-2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashUNC

My understanding is Tom is using tubing spec'd for him, not Seven's tubing. They're just doing the fab work.

Correct.

mcteague · #15 11-08-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by glepore

My recollection is that Tom hand finishes them (the welds, by filing). I'd call him and see if he'd adjust his style for your preference.

He certainly used to do that, not sure if they still do. I had a Spectrum back in the 90s and you could see lots of fine scratch marks around the welds. Tom clear coats his Ti frames so you couldn’t buff them out if you wanted to. I prefer Seven’s standard welds and raw tubes. Otherwise, Spectrum bikes are top notch.

Tim