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When this BO was started I had four unfinished projects, finished the
Truck trike recently, link \/.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/trucktrike-wbo-2017-done.101599/

Have decided seeing as we have over a month to go will have a go at
another one I had up the back of the shed all dusty and rusty!

She was one of my first custom bikes, have always been a fan of the
canti frames and have a few stashed, wanted a long version which still
held on to her canti past never liked how she looked when first finished.
A while ago I added a second curved tube but never go around to finishing
her off, here and now the opportunity!

Here’s a link to V1 version of this bike from back in 2011.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/long-and-low-bro.47489/#post-644370

Plan is for a few changes to what I have already done to this frame.
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Bits painted and ready for assembly.
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This one went together so nice, like a fine wine I believe I am improving with age! Really wanted a bit of style about her, I think all the curves really help with the look!
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Found these fake fork "thingamajigs" a while ago, had them on the shelve just waiting for the right bike, not 100% sure if I like them but will roll with them for now.
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Also added the bent shifter early motorcycle style, works well and just misses your knee when peddling.
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Now just going to ride the wheels off her, maybe it’s just me but it seems like these longer bikes just roll way better, bit like bigger cars I guess?!
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A stretch with a classic look. NICE!
 

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