The Burrito Revolution.....

[KOTA]

Okay, for some the name is confusing. Originally the name "Burrito" was termed from Junkman on CBN. I could not attach the link, but it was basically a joke and thrown into the mix before the vote was made. I cut and pasted part of that post.

I don't know, "LongRiders" sounds to logical. When someone asks "Hey what style of bike is that?" and you tell them, "It's a LongRider." The conversation kinda ends. I like Junkman's quote that they should be called "Burrito" bikes. 1st you have a late night burrito, then you go to bed, and BAMM, you had a dream. Maybe not on the same level of Martin Luther King, but nevertheless how to build a butt scrappin bike! It could be a combination of Taco Bell indigestion gases causing a toxic hallucination, I don't know, but now when the same question is asked, there is a story.

Great explanation!... Maybe someone should build one with a "TOILET SEAT"!

[rstrantz]

Latest Burrito build out of Beer Geek's Brewhouse.....
Built from two late-model (read Asian Repro Knock-off) Schwinn Canti-Cruisers.....

Here it is sitting on a 2x4, yes the rear wheel is off the ground!

Bottom bracket half finished....
There's a Burrito build-off and fiesta going on over at CBN, anyone interested in building a Burrito should check it out!
Ron aka Beer Geek

[Nickname]

There's a Burrito build-off and fiesta going on over at CBN, anyone interested in building a Burrito should check it out!
Ron aka Beer Geek

what exactly is "CBN"? could someone post a link?

[OUTLAW]

ok, i am over there but with a diff name. go to

CHOPPERBICYCLE.net

it has to be all caps except for .net. go to chopo shop forum find post your burrito's here. also as beer geek said there is a buildoff going on for burrito's right now. go to shop talk and look for that. enjoy

Outlaw

[rstrantz]

It's cool to see the acceptance of the Burrito style bike on here. Hey, a Burrito can be a Rat Rod too! Just look at the style of Poco Loco:

or Johnnie's Rat:

or the latest Burrito outta da kitchen:


Hey, they're a blast to ride! All you Burritophiles, start postin' your builds!
Keep it simple - Keep it cheap - Keep it Fun!
Chop on and don't forget the other Rats.........
Ron

[JoeyMac]

I still really want one... must learn to weld and get gear...

[SkidMark]

I really think the burrito bike is the closest to an actual Rat Rod (car). Think about it: built so low it scapes, extended wheelbase, ridiculous shifters, Mexican blanket seatcovers, and combination of bare metal, original paint, primer, and rust/patina. What most call a Rat Rod Bike is closer to a "Traditional Hot Rod".

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I really think the burrito bike is the closest to an actual Rat Rod (car). Think about it: built so low it scapes, extended wheelbase, ridiculous shifters, Mexican blanket seatcovers, and combination of bare metal, original paint, primer, and rust/patina. What most call a Rat Rod Bike is closer to a "Traditional Hot Rod".

agreed.

[Rat Rod]

I really think the burrito bike is the closest to an actual Rat Rod (car). Think about it: built so low it scapes, extended wheelbase, ridiculous shifters, Mexican blanket seatcovers, and combination of bare metal, original paint, primer, and rust/patina. What most call a Rat Rod Bike is closer to a "Traditional Hot Rod".

Since your new, I'll warn ya that the "What is a Rat Rod Bike" question has come up a few times and usually sparks some heated discussions (everyone's got their own ideas). It seems that everyone has agreed that we're not necessarily trying to copy the way the cars look in a bike as much as we're trying to create cool custom bikes with a vintage style from pieces and parts that we have.

I agree though...the burritos do look a lot like the newer cartoonish looking Rat Rod cars that people are building.

[SkidMark]

I really think the burrito bike is the closest to an actual Rat Rod (car). Think about it: built so low it scapes, extended wheelbase, ridiculous shifters, Mexican blanket seatcovers, and combination of bare metal, original paint, primer, and rust/patina. What most call a Rat Rod Bike is closer to a "Traditional Hot Rod".

Since your new, I'll warn ya that the "What is a Rat Rod Bike" question has come up a few times and usually sparks some heated discussions (everyone's got their own ideas). It seems that everyone has agreed that we're not necessarily trying to copy the way the cars look in a bike as much as we're trying to create cool custom bikes with a vintage style from pieces and parts that we have.

I agree though...the burritos do look a lot like the newer cartoonish looking Rat Rod cars that people are building.

Yeah, I'm sure it has. I've discussed it at length on the Jalopy Journal (rat vs. traditional), and on the Jockey Journal (what is a chopper). I've lurked here for a while, and stuff has been cross-posted to the Jockey Journal from here. For me, my bicycles are definitely influenced by traditional motorcycle choppers and hot rods, with a little of the exagerated rat rod look. A lot of the stuff I see here is too super-clean to be "rat" and not that chopped up, not that that is a bad thing...some of them should survive intact.

[icyuod2]

i refer to my burrito's as ratrods. i use vintage bikes, and make do with what i have/what i can find. some parts old some new.
i feel the same, nothing screams rat rod like an old chopped up vintage bicycle turned burrito.
cause i dont like rust, and always modify the frames, some say there more rod than rat.
i dont agree.
1980 girls rapido

1960's schwinn middle weight knockoff


1967 stingray

[FaceOFFbikes]

I glanced at the stretched stingray before but now that I really look at at I realize that thing is SICK.. I'm 6'8" and I think I can ride it!! lol

[MadMick]

ok, i am over there but with a diff name. go to

CHOPPERBICYCLE.net

it has to be all caps except for .net. go to chopo shop forum find post your burrito's here. also as beer geek said there is a buildoff going on for burrito's right now. go to shop talk and look for that. enjoy

Outlaw

Jeez, that site could use a spam filter.

[aka_locojoe]

ok, i am over there but with a diff name. go to

CHOPPERBICYCLE.net

it has to be all caps except for .net. go to chopo shop forum find post your burrito's here. also as beer geek said there is a buildoff going on for burrito's right now. go to shop talk and look for that. enjoy

Outlaw

Jeez, that site could use a spam filter.

It's sad to see it taken over by spammers like that. If nothing else they should stop new registrations and or posts and just try to preserve all the good info and photos that are on the site. I'd hate to see it disappear like Kustom Cruisers did.

Unlike here the webmaster never really took a very active roll in the site.

[OUTLAW]

yep, it is to bad at what happen there. i don't think it will happen here. i have seen some spam on here and it was taken care of in a hurry. thank you Steve. the Burrito bikes are my fav. am still working on myh 20" Burrito. also need to finnish my other 2.

Outlaw