(MBBO class1)Low Certification

[Endlesschain]

So decided to jump off the deep and enter this mk1 raleigh chopper as its not in the best condition and has repairs it wouldnt be worth much to the R purists(don't think they will like what I turn it into tho)I don't have a clue as to what it will come out like but will meet all 3 crits

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Awesome!

Luke.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

A frame I've always wanted. Great start.

Carl.

 

[Endlesschain]

not sure what I will cover the shifter with as I cant find the original one

 

[Endlesschain]

seat,chainguard and wheel I picked for it

 

[Endlesschain]

couldn't resist a dragster mockup,won't look like this at all when done but looks cool

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Ooooo! That dragster look is cool, even if a little impractical!
Love the seat too, nice work!

Luke.

 

[whitefiretiger]

Too bad that even baby cranks wouldn't clear that looks sweet.

 

[Ichoptop]

there may be a steering issue.

 

[metalchewy]

Lol, I love it.

 

[Endlesschain]

O.k fun mock up aside,gona use this bar/stem and forks for now

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Looks like something is missing on those forks. Where's the struts? Won't they bend without them?

Carl.

 

[Endlesschain]

not sure how to pretty up the ugly

 

[Endlesschain]

Looks like something is missing on those forks. Where's the struts? Won't they bend without them?

Carl.

they will have struts,they are on my other set of benders,my boy rode around on them like that when they were on the original low rider,they are actually very thick,solid and heavy but struts are a go on this

 

[GuitarlCarl]

not sure how to pretty up the ugly

I always say "A little caulk, a little paint, makes a carpenter what he ain't." So along those lines..."a little grind some bondo and a coat of paint, is better than the last guy who a pretty welder ain't!"

Carl.

 

[Endlesschain]

so more of a realistic mockup,found an old 20x 1 3/8 tired wheel with slick tire which looks way better than that 16" but really want to be all 3 crits,maybe go with both 20" wheels and a smaller diameter tire on front but darn it I like the looks of that bigger 20" slick and even worse (cos I wanted whitewalls) I just went through my whitewall collection and found a 20 x 1 3/8 in white in all of those 20x 1.75's

 

[metalchewy]

With that fork, I like the 20 up front also.

 

[Endlesschain]

well I love low and slammed bikes so I decided I "Don't need no stinkin spring" well at least I will have the banana seat and apes cos I love that front wheel

 

[patman73]

how will it stear like that , no sharp turns ?

 

[Endlesschain]

how will it stear like that , no sharp turns ?

yup no sharp turns but it has a reasonable turning radius........about the same as a 40 foot flatbed .....Oh yer and not planning on any brakes at this stage....