Hot Rod 'Liner, a couple more ride pics

[MplsCoaster]

Hey D.Rock,

I mixed up the type of seat bag
It's a Timbuk2,
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/sea ... -seat-pack
It's held up pretty well and it Velcos off/on.
My camera and keys fit right in.
It seems to hold securely but now that I've said that....


Hey Oxyjansen,

Sorry I missed your post yesterday.

The raw metal machine look really lends itself to the Liner! I'll bet its easier to ride with the normal bars?

Are you using Velocity Chukkers, or a deeper wheel?

Thanks for the comment. It's so great that the 'Liner frame is chrome.
It was kinda the start of having everything else be metallic too.

I could never ride with the big gearing and the hipster bars.
I'm keeping the gearing the same but swapping in the fat back tire.
So I'll probably finish with the the VeloOrange Porteurs.
I've seen them on a couple of other builds.
They're 19" wide so I can crank on them up hills (or just getting across the street from 0 mph)

I had to go look for "chukkers"
They look really nice for a wide tire.
After today, I thought mine were "Deep Vs" but I was told today (LBS mech) that's "Deep V" is a "brand".
Coasties calls them Super Deep Vs and where a Velocity can take a 48mm presta stem (lbs mech again), these need 60mm Presta.
They're rather narrow but so are mtn bike rims these days.
Not sure who makes the rims for sure.
But found out today that you have to get the tube and tire on just right.
Blew the fat back tube so i now have more on order.
I'm pushing the limits of the tire/tube combo for these rims.
If I get it just right, then it will work fine.

Still looks SNAZZY I really like this bike, the wheels MAKE this build

Thanks Bud. The wheels are kinda unique that they give more shiny metal
where normally you wouldn't see it on this type of bike.
They ride good and solid.
Glad to see yours up and running too. Looking good!
I'm going to get a video of mine eventually...

Hey Kingfish254,

Still looks SNAZZY I really like this bike, the wheels MAKE this build

The wheels WITH that frame MAKE this build. Awesome ride!!!!

Thanks for the comments and compliment. I agree the frame/wheel combo matches.
Dumb luck pays off again.
I've seen some other bikes with a frame and the wide rims matching and I really like that too.

Since I'm waiting for more tubes, I will put another pic from yesterday.
I couldn't get it in the sunshine so no full glare
The river is so awesome!

[DesignIt]

I'm really enjoying reading about this build and the tweaking you are doing to get things just right. I laughed when I saw the line "...I know roadies gear down up hills." When I used to do MS150 rides on my single speed Dyno Roadster, I would draft behind roadies until I heard the first "click" of the derailleur then I would pull out and crank past them uphill. Part of it was self-preservation because if I let my cadence drop with a 45 lb bike, I would be dead meat at the top of the hill. I admit, I did keep a mental note of how many titanium and carbon fiber framesets I dispatched.

BTW, Minneapolis is a beautiful, fun city. I always enjoyed my visits there although I never had the opportunity to tour the city on a bike.

[deorman]

a. That's a pretty tall gear. Something I would have done 30 yrs and 40 lbs ago. If it weren't for the extra stays you (edit: I ) just might drop chain trying to launch or climb (around here, anyway ) How long are your crank arms?
b. Kindly post here. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=22295&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

[Beau]

Swing that thing into Penn on Lake St. I want to see this! Very nice!

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Deorman,

a. That's a pretty tall gear. Something I would have done 30 yrs and 40 lbs ago. If it weren't for the extra stays you (edit: I ) just might drop chain trying to launch or climb (around here, anyway ) How long are your crank arms?
b. Kindly post here. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=22295&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

a) It's slow getting up to speed but once your up there, it's fun
39 years no way, The 40 pounds aren't a problem.
I've got a few months of my forties yet so I'm gonna have my fun
My knees talked to me about it later.
I started building bikes after knee surgery last year.

I had to watch the chain tension with the skinny tire so I didn't launch
The new setup is going to be a chain challenge 52/13 with the Fat tire
170mm so know I can do the math too
I need to increase my rpm to make it go faster
The thinner tire on the back rolled nicely.
I'm going to try to get the rear tire higher than 60psi and still clear

b) Thanks for the link. I'll be there soon.

Hey Beau,

Swing that thing into Penn on Lake St. I want to see this! Very nice!

Thanks! When I get it going soon, I'll stop by.
Good to hear there is some more of us here.
They're more fingerprints in person.
Are you going to the Messaround?

[hewey]

Gorgeous bike - looks fantastic!

[Beau]

Are you going to the Messaround?

I will be at The Messaround. I have a '56 International truck. Are you into autos too?

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Hewey,

Gorgeous bike - looks fantastic!

Thanks a lot! I like your raw aluminum bike too.

Hey Beau,

Are you going to the Messaround?

I will be at The Messaround. I have a '56 International truck. Are you into autos too?

The truck sounds cool. I'll have to look you up.
I've been a hot rod fan since I was a little kid.
But I don't have a rat rod or a hot rod.
I used to be a auto mech so I don't really enjoy working on cars much any more.
I really like working on (then riding) bicycles though.
Less money to be creative, more time to have fun.
I have a 2004 GTO so I can enjoy non-self induced torque.

I'm trying to get a group of bikes to show up at the Messaround and potentially park inside.
Skipton showed a cool show in Chicago with both bikes and cars.
Tell me if you know of any other rat rod bikers that might be interested.
So far it's just a neighbor (I just met) with a pre-war hawthorne , my wife (early 70's Hathorne) and me (Liner).
I've got more bikes than riders at this point.



The order for the bigger tubes hit a snafu so I won't see them until Tues. Arggg!
So I took apart things to get shined up.
Until then, here is another picture from above the Mississippi river.
I think the shiny metal in the direct sunlight caused this pic to be blurry.
What a great problem!

[pick]

I really like this bike! Kinda wish mine had a chrome frame! (jealous). Are you guys having the 100+ temps we are having here? Kinda makes it hard to get motivated to do anything!

[CycleTruck]

Geez, I wish ya had that bike here in San Antonio for our cruise so I would have an up close and personal introduction to her. Awesome work man!

~ Dave

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Pick,

I really like this bike! Kinda wish mine had a chrome frame! (jealous). Are you guys having the 100+ temps we are having here? Kinda makes it hard to get motivated to do anything!

Thanks Pick! You shouldn't be jealous except that I didn't have wait to paint it
Your green will look great!

Not quite 100F like you guys. Only Mid 90s but dew point of almost 80. Sticky!
Yeah, just a bit of work this morning then a/c, ick.
I might take a ride to the beach yet though.

Hey Cycle Truck,

Geez, I wish ya had that bike here in San Antonio for our cruise so I would have an up close and personal introduction to her. Awesome work man!

~ Dave

Thanks, Man. Yeah, I wish I could do the big SALSA cruise with you guys and the 'Liner.
I was glad just to hang out with you guys a few weeks back though.
Still hot down there I think too.

[pick]

Diggin this bike! Go spaceliners!

[MplsCoaster]

Hey DesignIt,

Sorry I missed your post earlier.

I'm really enjoying reading about this build and the tweaking you are doing to get things just right. I laughed when I saw the line "...I know roadies gear down up hills." When I used to do MS150 rides on my single speed Dyno Roadster, I would draft behind roadies until I heard the first "click" of the derailleur then I would pull out and crank past them uphill. Part of it was self-preservation because if I let my cadence drop with a 45 lb bike, I would be dead meat at the top of the hill. I admit, I did keep a mental note of how many titanium and carbon fiber framesets I dispatched.

BTW, Minneapolis is a beautiful, fun city. I always enjoyed my visits there although I never had the opportunity to tour the city on a bike.

Thanks for compliments and story. I'm glad you like Mpls.

Hey Pick,

Diggin this bike! Go spaceliners!

Thanks Man. Again, sorry to here about your Friend.


Well I finally got all my parts together last night.
This is the final version (not too different than before).
Now have the 45mm back in back with the 52/13 gear combo.
I had to make some more room for the 45 with the new gears so I "peened" the frame cross brace.
It worked out pretty good because it just collapsed the tube in the section that need room.
It's not pretty and it could probably use more but good to go for now.
With more room, I was able to pump the 45 up to 80 psi.
Hope it rolls easier.

Shined up the used aluminum bits (stem and chain ring)
Didn't have time to ride it last night so I'm going for a ride today.
I'm really pretty much done and waiting to get good sun for pics to put it in the "done" column.
In the mean time, here is one I snapped quick before my wife and me went to the Bicycle Film Festival last night.




Looking at the pic I think I have to adjust the seat

So many things going on this weekend:
Mpls Aquatennial
More Bicycle Film Festival
Art Car and Bike Parade around Lake Harriet
Bearded Lady Motorcycle Freak Show
and a friend's party

Hopefully I get some time to get some good rides and pics in.

Well this "competition" has been really fun.
I finally interacted with many of the really talented people on this website.
I appreciate the feedback and support.

I entered this contest 4 days before I was getting married.
I'd never done any interaction online before.
I must have figured I didn't have enough stress going on
I'm enjoying married life and my wonderful wife who has been really supportive through this build.
Didn't really do a lot of the more stylin' things I wanted to, but I guess they'll come on subsequent builds.
Thanks to everybody for visiting my posts.

[MplsCoaster]

Well, I took the 'Liner out for ~20 trouble-free miles today.
I feel it's ready now.
Gearing is rather tall but it's fast when up to speed.

It was hot, humid, and hazy today.
The sun was in and out
so I'll save the sunny shots for the "done" post.
Here are some of the others:

This bike lock-up stand on the Greenway looks kinda like a shadow.




Stopped by Penn and saw Beau.
He got his motorized bike ridable yesterday so is headed down to Bearded Lady tomorrow
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=32606



Got to the Lake Calhoun. It was packed. The water felt great!



No sun at Lake Harriet Bandshell but nice view



A rabbit started munching on the 'Liner



When I started taking this shot, the monster of Lake Hiawatha appeared
(might have to click on image to see it)
It didn't bother me much while I had another cool off in the lake.




Stopped at Angry Catfish (LBS) for some good iced coffee and their mural.
You can kinda see the all lakes on the map.



It was a Good Day!

[karfer67]

really like the tire combo. someone needs to bring back the spaceliner frame design and build these. great stance and cool to see you are not afraid to ride it!!