Kirk Frameworks

[dave thompson]

Originally Posted by lavi

ATMO, I would say this bike, the build, and all that jazz is pretty much the quintessential bike. Nothing more needed. Nothing wasted. It's all in hand with this rig!

Sort of the maximum minimalism.

[robin3mj]

That is very close to the setup of my next contemplated bike, though I’d go with a 2x for the terrain near me. Nicely done.

[David Kirk]

Originally Posted by Wakatel_Luum

Hi David,

Out of curiosity with regards to lugs versus fillet brazing is there any difference in strength, added stiffness or durability?

My reason for asking is you are tops on my list for a 50th birthday present and considering all options.

Good question -

There is zero difference in strength or stiffness when comparing fillets and lugs. It mostly boils down to the look....some love the more ornate look of lugs and some prefer the organic seamless appearance of fillets.

Fillets do have an advantage at times...they can be used to connect any size tube at any angle so they can free up the design a bit if you would be best served by angles not accommodated by lugs.

In the end both types of joints will ride the same and last a lifetime so you can't lose.

dave

[skouri1]

wireless really looks great, not the components themselves necessarily, but the fact that there is less to detract from the sophisticated elegance and simplicity of your frame. dream bike (but 2x for me please )

[carlucci1106]

Originally Posted by robin3mj

That is very close to the setup of my next contemplated bike, though I’d go with a 2x for the terrain near me. Nicely done.

I like this terminology. I have contemplated a Kirk MRB so hard, it's almost real.

[David Kirk]

A painted bike for a change - after so much raw stainless it's fun to see some bright and crisp paint from Joe Bell.

This one uses a mid-reach rim brake and has room for at least a 32 mm tire and it's headed to the west coast. I think the fender mounts might come in handy given the weather there this spring.

dave