I am trying to find some tubing to build a custom burrito out of but the only thing I can find is some strong thinwall steel only comes in small sections. Anyone have any reccomendations for something strong but as light as possible...and the cheaper the better...and where I can get it? THANKS
Bike Tubing?
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I have worked with EMT conduit. Easily accessible, cheap, easy to work with. Just gotta be careful because some is galvanized (zinc plated) and can give off some nasty fumes. Runs from $5 to $20 per 10' stick depending on size. Avalible at Home Depot, Lowes, or your local electrical supply.
k...cause its not somthing im going to be riding all over the place but would be nice to be able to not worry about going on a longer ride and having it break or bend on me. I was checking some prices on 1020 tubing online and it wasn't too bad at around $30 for 10' but then shipping was outrageous so I might try to find a supplier around here.
I could get some scrap bike frames but id rather have two slid pipes for the top and bottom instead of 4 pieces welded together...I think even using conduit would be stronger than a bunch of pieces welded together with my beginner welding skills.
These guys will sell straight gauge chrome moly by the foot in any length you want: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/m ... ng_ov1.php
Definitely not cheap but you were asking for "something strong but as light as possible" and this is it. You'll need to braze or TIG, IINM.
Definitely not cheap but you were asking for "something strong but as light as possible" and this is it. You'll need to braze or TIG, IINM.
