Recent content by kingfish254

Love the CAD work. I wonder if some sort of unistrut could be used to have a similar vibe? Not sure of the strength though.

Love that wheel / tire combo. I don't quite understand why you need brakes going backwards though?

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!!!!!

I agree, but it's a good start for only the third day.

30 BUILDS!!!!

Yes, filing axles are much better and safer than filing forks in my opinion.

Man, the thickness (2 5/8") and wall profile (2 5/8") really make for a wicked stance. I'll have to either massage the inner chainstays or make a dropout extension, but the wheel slid on well enough for mockups. I think clearance will be good with either fork, but wont know for sure until i...

I'll need to file two notches on the front axles to allow the forks to slide on, but for today I'll just rest the fork as far as they'll go. Good enuff for mockups.

I really want to use Schwinn Aerovane tires that I finally scored last year. I actually like how beefy the wheelset is too. So I went to one of rental property stashes and pulled the wheelset.

Need to work out more items for the build before I decide on which fork works best. I am currently leaning towards the beehive as well. I even have a ratty one from @Wildcat 's old copperhead build that I can use if the build needs something more gritty. I've owned a couple of beehives over...

To me, the early Elgins are even more unique because of how far the lower upward curve of the downtube sticks out in front of the cranks. The Robin and Bluebirds are similar to my Oriole in that regard. Unfortunately, I do not have either of these in my stash!!!

Smart man!!!! :D :D :D :D

This "waterfall" beehive is the first version of the beehive springer that Murray made for Higgins. Later ones (like ingola's) don't have the "waterfall" truss arms.

The girder fork is from 1950s German Rixie Tandem. I got this one from @Blackout. Sorry brother, it's not for sale.