Frameset FAQs

I want to attach bags. What will it do to the frame finish?

Curve's steel frames are finished with high-quality and durable paint, but the paint is not unaffected by rubbing from bike bags or rock strikes etc.

If you want to keep your paint looking pristine, we recommend that you use some kind of protective film - especially in the high-wear areas where bag straps are in direct contact with the frame.

Stock Ti frames are not painted, but bag rub will affect the surface finish. The lighter, brushed, finish can be refreshed using a fine abrasive pad, but the darker blasted finish can only be refinished by media blasting. To keep your Ti frame looking pristine, we recommend using protective film.
I want to get a custom frame bag made. Can you give me the frame dimensions? Of course! Have a look at our bagmaker page HERE where you can download full-scale PDFs showing the internal dimensions of all our frame models.
I want to use a rack. Is the frame compatible? Yes, with a Relaxle you can use a rack on most frames regardless of whether they have integrated rack mounts or not. 
Some of our frames do not have upper attachment points on the seatstays (such as the Belgie range and AIR Kev for example), to get around this, you can use a seat clamp with built-in rack mounts.

You can also use the lower M5 mounts on the seatstays (not all our frames have them) to attach a rack, but these mounts are not always going to be compatible with every single rack on the market. For racks with a quick-release system, we recommend using an axle-mounted solution, such as what's offered by Tailfin and Old Man Mountain.
How much weight can I carry on a rack? The maximum weight when using the seatstay/chainstay M5 mounts should not exceed 20kg. Check the tightness of the bolts regularly!

Note: This rating is for smooth roads & gravel. For anything rougher, the weight limit decreases. Use careful discretion when gauging how much weight to carry on rough gravel or off-road adventures.