Phantom Menace

[Johnpayne]

I'm starting with a centennial Black Phantom frame that I found on ebay. I'm going with a totally modern interpretation of the 50's icon. Ducati meets Schwinn.

For the life of me I can't figure out how to attach a picture though. I must be missing something really simple.

[gowjobs]

I'm starting with a centennial Black Phantom frame that I found on ebay. I'm going with a totally modern interpretation of the 50's icon. Ducati meets Schwinn.

For the life of me I can't figure out how to attach a picture though. I must be missing something really simple.

My suggestion: go to http://www.photobucket.com and create a free account. Upload the pics that you want to use there... maybe even in an album just for this bike. Then to post here, just copy (CTRL-C) the image links with "IMG" before them and paste that (CTRL-V) into your message.

The album is also a great way to send an overview of your project to someone... just email them the link to your album.

[Johnpayne]

Thanks Dave! Here's a shot of the frame...

[gowjobs]

Thanks Dave! Here's a shot of the frame...

Now THAT's more like it!

[Johnpayne]

I got wheels laced up and the tires mounted. I'm using black 24" rims with black spokes and red anodized nipples. The tires are 24X3 Felt. The front fork is a Foes downhill mountain bike setup. The rear hub is a Nexus 3 speed with a coaster brake. I'm hoping o get the 3-piece crank installed this weekend.

[Markm]

Right On!!!
Thats gonna look SWEEET!!!

[sblackdiamond]

Sweet clipons, are those custom? I have 2 foes forks I'm lookin' to do something like that with. Let me know. Cool project. Scott

[Johnpayne]

Yeah, they're motocycle clip ons. I pushed the fork legs up in the triple tree which lowers the bike a couple inches in the front. Those forks are really long. The clip-ons slid right over the top of the fork legs and that was it.

[stretch]

sweet setup!

[icyuod2]

love the tires/clip on's!

[bikeriderx]

Very cool!

[Loki182]

Very nice! I can't wait to see that fork on that frame. This is going to be a really tuff looking bike when it is done.

[Johnpayne]

Got a few more pieces put together. It's starting to come to life. I'm anxious to get that fork mounted next.

[Johnpayne]

More Progress...

[Johnpayne]