Frame Features: Butted, Investment Cast, Hydroformed & More. What Does It Mean?

For your average consumer things like butted tubing, investment casting and hydroforming can all seem like marketing lingo, but the truth is the BMX industry has a lot of great engineering behind it. In this week's video we discuss some of the most popular features and manufacturing techniques used in your favorite BMX frames. Many of these features are also used in forks, handlebars, and cranks as well.
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[@AmazingChinaToday]

Every modern frame looks exactly the same. Compare a Haro Master frame to a Redline RL 20II frame to GT Pro Performer frame, there are over 100 visible differences. I don't understand the lack of creativity from modern frame builders.

[@danscompvideos]

True. Other than a handful of outliers, BMX has pretty much settled on what a good frame looks and functions like. At least for now. The older frames you can see where companies were experimenting with different techniques to make things stronger and some of it was kind of a gimmick, but through that we found what worked best while still remaining relatively lightweight. Maybe we'll see more experimenting once something new takes off? You can kind of see it now with investment casting.

[@lutherseye5356]

Get a subrosa wild child wishponed , or a Hoffman taj repoop , or a standard gussy sta.

[@danscompvideos]

@@lutherseye5356 The Wild Child seatstay bridge looks rad.

[@rawr4233]

@@danscompvideos the wild child frame reminded me of the Fbm angel of death frame ! Time flies 😣

[@sanquintinskatekru]

Super informational over overload. 👍Thank you 🙏

[@pauljames4510]

8:25 integrated chain tensioners is a must these days I think 👍🚲💨

[@eatmysalt291]

I’d take removable brake post on every frame over chain tensioners.

[@lutherseye5356]

Get an American frame they don't smash. Tighten your bolts , I haven't used tensioners since I was racing in the 90's on a 3/8 aluminum frame

[@pauljames4510]

@@lutherseye5356 my frame has them so handy when getting Wheel in line in the back of the frame and the right chain tension 👍🚲💨

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[@awehcollctive]

Love this!!

[@fabianlopez3983]

Good Information

[@goyo69]

New subscriber here. Love it when you and your twin is in these videos like at the beginning. Very funny.

[@danscompvideos]

Thanks! Those are fun, haha. - Mike

[@akinnon2000]

I sub'd just because of the intro and the editing, and I commented just so the psychotic, anti-social youtube's algorythm know this is "engaging content".

[@danscompvideos]

You the real MVP.

[@coletrick8748]

Hydroformed gussets ; you are absolutely adding extra material to the frame

[@PeteEscott]

Explain?

[@tehchubby1]

Just got my wisdom teeth removed today so now I’m too stupid to understand this

[@danscompvideos]

😄 Get well soon and watch later.

[@tehchubby1]

@@danscompvideos already saved to watch later. Y’all been in my life ever since I was a kid. They used to kick me out of the bike doctor in Heath Ohio because I’d stand around looking at dans comp mags in early 2000’s! I got a lot of free “get outta here” stickers, though! :) Keep fighting the good fight my friends!

[@danscompvideos]

@@tehchubby1 Haha, love it! Thanks for the support.

[@tehchubby1]

@@danscompvideos thanks for always being there for us!

[@oreocarlton3343]

Isnt the point of butting the tubes to increase ride comfort by less buzz?

[@danscompvideos]

Not in the BMX world at least. It's all for strength and/or less weight in certain areas.

[@stevelandry345]

You forgot one liquid heat treatment

[@gauravahlawat100]

hare Krishna hare Rama 🕉