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If you've got a question about using BikeCAD Pro, the stand alone application for frame builders, bike shops and fit specialists, post it here.

Fork design

tedwojcik
Framebuilder
Plaistow, NH United States
By tedwojcik | 3:22 PM EDT, Thu September 06, 2018
BikeCAD Pro How To Forum

For some reason, The fork design box won't appear. Only the header, with no color.

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Wheel display

tedwojcik
Framebuilder
Plaistow, NH United States
By tedwojcik | 4:07 PM EDT, Thu August 30, 2018
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On my latest drawing I can't get the rear wheel to display correctly. It is only showing as a light lined outline.

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Lock the frame dimensions then change the fork AC length

tally47
Framebuilder
By tally47 | 8:21 AM EDT, Thu August 30, 2018
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Hi Guys,

Is there any way to lock the frame design and then alter the fork AC length to see what it does to the bb height and head/seat angle?

Thanks

Tally

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Head tube length

poe82
Framebuilder
Manchester, United Kingdom
By poe82 | 3:42 AM EDT, Mon August 20, 2018
BikeCAD Pro How To Forum

Hi,

I'm having reall trouble trying to set the length of my head tube. The way it is represented visually doesn't seem to add up with the actual dimensions i print out. Also something is wrong with the way i've input my forks and headset. What am i doing wrong? I have a 130mm ht. I dont understand what the 110mm value in BikeCAD Pro represnts.

Thanks for your help, i'm sure its something quite basic.

Phil

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fender option

DMCX
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DeMonchaux Bicycles
nagoya, 23 Japan
By DMCX | 10:24 AM EDT, Mon July 30, 2018
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Hello,

I have great difficulty in spotting where is the "Fender" option button.

Can you point me to where is this option as I cannot remove it from the design.

I am currently on V13.0

Thank you in advance and keep up the great work!

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Changing dimension value

Carl Strong
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Strong Frames Inc
BOZEMAN, MT United States
By Carl Strong | 11:32 AM EDT, Sun July 29, 2018
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Is there a way for me to remove or modify the value associated with a dimension?

For example, if I dimension the wheelbase, I'd like to keep the lines but replace the number with the word "wheelbase". I assume I can make a note nearby, but cannot figure out how to remove the value without loosing the lines.

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Spin Bike

Joule Cycling
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By Joule Cycling | 12:31 PM EDT, Mon July 23, 2018
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Curious if there is a template for a spin bike... If not, how do I draw a front wheel drive...?

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Converting specs to BikeCAD sample.

funkyblue
Framebuilder
By funkyblue | 2:02 AM EDT, Wed July 18, 2018
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Hello

I'm still trying to get my head around BikeCAD Pro. Does anyone have a sample file they can share, that is based on a manufacturer's website?

Even if someone has five minutes to spare, I'd love the dimensions for:

www.giant-bicycles.com/au/cross-city-1-disc

entered into a sample file.

Any other advice would also be appreciated. Thanks Scott

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Low Pedal Position Tandem

jaybeeboston
Framebuilder
By jaybeeboston | 7:54 PM EDT, Sun July 08, 2018
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Is it worth trying to fit a design for a foot-forward position step-through tandem (similar to Sun Brickell) in BikeCAD, or would I be better off using a general CAD program?

One big issue is that seat tubes connect directly to boom tube, and bottom brackets are placed independently along the boom tube (placing the seat tube behind the location of the BB and crank).

To make matters worse, I'll be adding couplers...

Thanks for any input,

jay b

roulez cycles

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Panel movement on paint

Peter Bird
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http://www.bicycles-by-design.co.uk
United Kingdom
By Peter Bird | 7:47 AM EDT, Thu June 07, 2018
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How do we move the panel position in paint?

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