DIY - Berk Handmade In Slovenia

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Head-tube after just 4 layers, the upper part one more layer (5 layers)

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Some new photos - just one more layer










The progress is very slow because I sadly don't have enought free time for it.

I don't have to rush, but anyway, I can't wait that I finish it

[Mike K.]

It's taking shape very nicely!

[Szczuldo]

I'm very impressed. I just stumbled upon this thread randomly and glad I did. I keep dreaming about working with carbon fiber or even aluminum. I don't see how you find time to study, train, be with your girlfriend AND make carbon parts on the side. I can hardly do the first 3!

I'm looking forward to more updates on this.

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I'm very impressed. I just stumbled upon this thread randomly and glad I did. I keep dreaming about working with carbon fiber or even aluminum. I don't see how you find time to study, train, be with your girlfriend AND make carbon parts on the side. I can hardly do the first 3!

I'm looking forward to more updates on this.

Thanks - I just made another layer

If I describe my day in a few words: I wake up, study, see with my girlfriend (if I am in Slovenia/at home), train for about 4-5h, and then if I have more free time I usually go out with my girlfriend (if she doesn't have to study), or I study if necessary, or I make carbon parts

Probably it would be very interesting for you if I write some more about me..

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6 layers

*THE EXCESS ISN'T CUT






I will make some more layers on the tubes, as soon as I will have some more time (it takes more time for one layer on the tube than just one layer on the joint..)...

Anyway, hope you like it

[dunlinii]

Looks good, at least your experiencing the joy training like 24 hours a week brings

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One layer on the main-tube and one on the chainstays weight just 55g (UD).

983g



Greetings!

[Ypsylon]

It's pre-paint, but impressive weight! What's the head tube angle?

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What's the head tube angle?

It's 74/16 degree.





Maybe it looks strange because the seat-post angle (70/20 degree). It's because I have quite short legs for my height (186cm) and the seat-post clamp won't have any offset (the seat will be on the centre...). The geometry isn't very usually, but I like it anyway..

[Ypsylon]

That's probably it. Sitting on your couch the seattube is pretty much at the angle it usually is, but the headtube looks really steep. Makes sense.

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Scott Cr1 - removed varnish and stickers




Some more photos with fork (for my opinion the Cr1 fork looks great with the design of my frame)








Also the "upper main tube" goes aero with the seat post end.




Some more photos in front of my workshop

[dunlinii]

Ye that fork looks really good what with its aero profile. It matches the down tube so well. Really cool work.

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Thanks dunlinii! Today I will make another layer on the joints. After that the frame will have "a few day rest", because I'm going to the seaside with my club, on a trainingcamp ...


Will keep you updated as soon as I come home
Have a nice day!

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Some more photos (one more layer on all joints), sorry for the bad quality (because the flash)







The weight at this moment is 1037g - just 2 more layers to go on the tubes and around 3 layers on joints...



It was photographed yesterday, but I can post it because I have my computer (mini laptop) with me

Greetings from my hotel-room in Salinera, from my trainingcamp (Slovenia)