Hi guys, another update:
The fork is almost (now for real!) ready to weld. Just one final piece of the puzzle is missing.
Mahogany wood for the fenders are ordered.
I found an old style rack that is really sturdy. I did a testfit and I really like it. Some tabs need to be grinded off though.
I do agree that a rack is not very sexy on a boardtracker-like bike, but practical use is a big thing for me. Luckily the awesome antique lighting will make up for that!
I have to think of a sturdy bridge between the rack (front part) and the bikes frame. It is a 155mm gap. I can use a steel bracket or wood.
I really like where it is going! The front fork looks great too. Very happy!
Above: very clean sliding nut (M8 metric) normally used for the aluminum profiles for the welding JIG. The ugly brackets on the rack/carrier will be gone soon.
French bike with a stamp / spoon brake together with a brake cable. Interesting!
The fork is almost (now for real!) ready to weld. Just one final piece of the puzzle is missing.
Mahogany wood for the fenders are ordered.
I found an old style rack that is really sturdy. I did a testfit and I really like it. Some tabs need to be grinded off though.
I do agree that a rack is not very sexy on a boardtracker-like bike, but practical use is a big thing for me. Luckily the awesome antique lighting will make up for that!
I have to think of a sturdy bridge between the rack (front part) and the bikes frame. It is a 155mm gap. I can use a steel bracket or wood.
I really like where it is going! The front fork looks great too. Very happy!
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Above: very clean sliding nut (M8 metric) normally used for the aluminum profiles for the welding JIG. The ugly brackets on the rack/carrier will be gone soon.
![FW5M55U.jpeg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/10b/10b019eb79912643075cdb6cf7ea7531.jpeg)
French bike with a stamp / spoon brake together with a brake cable. Interesting!