It’s ugly, but it may pass muster.

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These are photos of my first frame. It is a road racer, 55×56 compact, and will have an Easton carbon fork.  There is Dura Ace waiting in a box. The frame is stupid light, for being tubular steel.  Pre-bent stays, that I am still working on. Notice the unique front derailleur cable mount.  I’m going to build and ride it to ops-ck DONOVAN CYCLES’ first hand built frame.  I know, my fillets are ugly, but the frame is straight and I’m trusting it.  I will take at least one sweet jump with it.

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About littlejar

5 - Learned to ride in paved alley behind liquor store in Lowell. 16 - Road bike riding alone while peers do soccer practice. 18 - First new road bike bought with winnings from Project Graduation. 20 - Burlington VT. Nuff said. 22 - Joined the Air Force. 23 - Joined team Fair Wheel in Tucson - rode the Shootout. 24 - Rode El Tour in under five. 26 - Toured to Quebec City 28 - Toured Oklahoma to Vermont 30 - Found my dream bike - a 1989 58cm LaBan (#22) 32 - Experienced Minneapolis and saw BIKE CULTURE. 34 - Building my first bicycle frame, with a self made jig. USA

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