I'm eager to see how this build turns out, I just traded for an Electra Ratrod today (same frame geometry) and have entertained some thoughts of going bare metal with it as well. The front rack looks great.
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perfect ! flow nicely with the downtubeCouldn't help myself, had to go out to the garage and do a quick mock up with a spare fork (which is the wrong size) to get an idea of how she will look.
I like the new changes you're doing on the bike. And these pictures make me want to visit Australia!!!Couldn't help myself, had to go out to the garage and do a quick mock up with a spare fork (which is the wrong size) to get an idea of how she will look.
And some pics from today's ride, this is the Blue Mountains, about 2 hours west of the Sydney CBD. Just enough snow to cover the ground, most of it had melted by mid day.
+1 ^ ! That canyon shot is beautiful! Which brand of mtb's are you guys riding?
Thanks everyone! 
Called the bike shop again, fork still hasn't come in yet. Away playing with old cars with mates this weekend, so no updates till next week.
Yes, the riding we have in and around Sydney is pretty awesome - you're welcome to visit any time Bike Bum & Oddjob! My mountain bike is a Giant Yukon, and my mate's is a Specialized that he borrowed off a family member. I also have a mid 90s Giant Atx830 hardtail that I got brand new as a teenager, which I've converted into a singlespeed.
This is the ride I did last Friday after dropping my wife off at the airport to see interstate relatives, before I chucked the bike in the car and picked up the rack for my build off bike. These first shots are the next harbour down from Sydney Harbour.
And this shot is from a ride along a bay in one of the rivers that feeds into Sydney Harbour.
And the local government in the heart of the Sydney CBD has spent a lot of money in the last 5 years or so investing in dedicated cycleways. Hoping to get out for an explore when my build off bike is back together
Called the bike shop again, fork still hasn't come in yet. Away playing with old cars with mates this weekend, so no updates till next week.Yes, the riding we have in and around Sydney is pretty awesome - you're welcome to visit any time Bike Bum & Oddjob! My mountain bike is a Giant Yukon, and my mate's is a Specialized that he borrowed off a family member. I also have a mid 90s Giant Atx830 hardtail that I got brand new as a teenager, which I've converted into a singlespeed.
This is the ride I did last Friday after dropping my wife off at the airport to see interstate relatives, before I chucked the bike in the car and picked up the rack for my build off bike. These first shots are the next harbour down from Sydney Harbour.
And this shot is from a ride along a bay in one of the rivers that feeds into Sydney Harbour.
And the local government in the heart of the Sydney CBD has spent a lot of money in the last 5 years or so investing in dedicated cycleways. Hoping to get out for an explore when my build off bike is back together
Mixing colors is good...have several Electra bikes.
I'm not trying to high jack your thread but here is a Stock Electra Delivery, frame is similar but different.
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I'm not trying to high jack your thread but here is a Stock Electra Delivery, frame is similar but different.
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Rack looks good on there! Nice local(ish) photos too!
Luke.
Luke.
So after weeks of waiting for my new forks, it turns out there was an issue with the order itself. The bike shop sorted it out and got them in. And today while the wife and I were having a cruisey day taking some much needed leave, I found an old alloy bullet bike light in an antique store - just the thing to mount on the mounting tab of the rack arms. Overall it's in good condition, just needs a clean up - particularly cleaning the paint (or whatever it is) off the lense.
And mounted on the rack, mocked up with the new forks.
And thought I'd share this Aussie cake we had this afternoon on our travels - the humble Aussie lamington. White sponge, rolled in chocolate icing, and then coconut.
And mounted on the rack, mocked up with the new forks.
And thought I'd share this Aussie cake we had this afternoon on our travels - the humble Aussie lamington. White sponge, rolled in chocolate icing, and then coconut.
The bike and the cake look tasty.
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Love the light! Cool find.
Bring it on home! The end is in sight!
Thanks guys.
Bottom bracket reinstalled, head set reinstalled. Still got a few ideas up my sleave, will see how I go time wise.
Bottom bracket reinstalled, head set reinstalled. Still got a few ideas up my sleave, will see how I go time wise.
It looks like someone tried to paint a "blackout pattern on the lens. Google military blackout lights....
I thought the same Brett. Pity they'd done such a poor job of it though.
I pulled apart the light to give it a clean and tidy up.
Much better! I didn't want the light perfect, so left some of the small dings and scuffs, because I still want it to look old and have character.
And starting to take shape
I pulled apart the light to give it a clean and tidy up.
Much better! I didn't want the light perfect, so left some of the small dings and scuffs, because I still want it to look old and have character.
And starting to take shape
Brooks saddle, leather grips, red brick tyres - loving how this is coming together. 
Need to properly adjust the front brake, come up with an arm for the back pedal brake, put the chain on, and she'll be a rider.
And started working on the tank insert...
Need to properly adjust the front brake, come up with an arm for the back pedal brake, put the chain on, and she'll be a rider.
And started working on the tank insert...
Wow! This went from 'slow to SHOW' in one post! Great seat, grip, tire selection. Really shows off your frame and components well! Watching to see your tankification results...
Brick tires/seat/grips really change the whole aura of this bike! Nice work!!
Oh wow!! I agree with Brett.
This is one classy looking ride!!!
This is one classy looking ride!!!
