Quick one

[Dizzle Problems]

So I recently acquired an awesome worksman frame set.

It’s spray bombed black, but I can see some yellow peaking through.
The aim is to reveal the yellow under and build a ‘beater’ with parts on hand.


I’ve realized I have two types of builds. Ones where I prep and collect parts over months, aim to keep things all era correct, and spend too much money. And ones where I throw a frame in the stand and build something I want to ride with parts I already have and spend nothing. This build will be of the latter style.

Also when I typically build quick ones, I don’t not stop and take pics. So I’ll try and do that.

 

[rrtbike]

Are you going to use the basket?

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Are you going to use the basket?

Not on this one! But I do have one of those baskets on my grocery getter. Man they’re huge!

I started lightly sanding the rear triangle and thought the yellow looked pretty decent underneath. When I got to the front it was a lil different story.

I think it looks rad though, so I’m going to continue to remove the black. Then i’ll Clear coat it and start bolting junk on.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Got most the black off. Since there’s bare metal I’ll give it a coat of clear.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Gather parts while the paint dries.
90s GT power series chromo 180mm crank, GT spider, and SR 40t ring. Would prefer a 42, but the 40 will do.

‘89 Schwinn fork and early 80s Mesinger saddle

Found a bb laying in a pile of parts, and i’ll be using the existing headset

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Some non matching aluminum wheels and brown fat franks

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Seems the fat franks were a lil too chubby and wouldn’t fit between the chainstays.
Quick check through one of the tire piles and a set of balloon knobby white walls is found.

There’s also an issue with the fork not liking the quick release front wheel, so I’ll dig out a bolt on one.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Forgot to take a pic of the stem before I installed it. But it’s a 90s GT stem. Same era as the crank/spider.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

After trying on a few bar and stem combos, I landed on some wald long horns with the 22.2 clamp area.

And there we go. Decided on full grab on grips, and black rat trap pedals.

Some small stuff may get swapped over time, but I’m really liking this one.
Quick test ride and I’m stoked!

 

[Robertk]

Love the stance!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Love the stance!

Thanks man! I tried a few forks, and this one just had the right rake. Put the front wheel out to where the og forks had it, but raised it slightly so the 180 cranks don’t pedal scrape on turns. Rides how I like em to, with no stress when it’s locked up