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Re: My next project

Bigcam59 said:
As for the tubes...soon...
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:wink: Think I have it worked out, cool idea, if it is what im thinking! Should be very impressive when in use... 8)

Luke.
 
I made a big step forward today and hooked up the drivetrain. I didn't think the chainrings I planned on using would work so I spent a couple of hours in my freezing garage, mixing and matching, only to find that the best ones were the ones I planned on all along. :roll: Then I remembered seeing a "floating" chainring on another build and gave that a go, since all my spare chainrings were all over the garage floor anyway...
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Guess what? It works! It'll look pretty good once it's cleaned up too!
once I add a half link to the chain we'll be almost done!
As for the headlight, I'll check it out when it's dark 8)
 
Headlight update- The green plazma light will keep you from stubbing your toe on your toolbox in the dark, but I wouldn't depend on it to find a pothole before your front wheel did. :D
 
I hooked everything up and rolled it out into the light. I had to try it out but got no further than half a pedal stroke when the bikes skidded to a stop! Seems I'd forgotten to tighten up the back wheel! :oops: I also found out that the floating middle chainring becomes a projectile when you hit a pothole! But once I had the wheel tightened and the chainring removed (Well, it removed itself to tell the truth) It was time for a couple of pictures, the first ride, and video...
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It works! Eureka!
I'll have more video, including one showing what the tubes on the fork are soon. 8)
 
It works!

I think that picture of the floating chain ring you mentioned, the chain ring was under pressure to stay there because it was before and after a smaller sprocket...
Was this the one you were thinking of?
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Luke.
 
LukeTheJoker said:
It works!

I think that picture of the floating chain ring you mentioned, the chain ring was under pressure to stay there because it was before and after a smaller sprocket...
Was this the one you were thinking of?
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Luke.
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The one I saw was a 2 wheeler, but I gotta tell you...that's one outrageous looking trike!
 
Bigcam59 said:
The one I saw was a 2 wheeler, but I gotta tell you...that's one outrageous looking trike!
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viewtopic.php?f=48&t=37964&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=chouineuse Built on here, mid 2011...

First bike I found on here, it was actually a google search looking for unusual trikes that led me to RRB in the first place... :D Not so much into trikes anymore but glad I found RRB! :mrgreen:

Luke.
 
I'm sure i'll have "locomotive breath" trying to climb a hill on this beast. As long as the brake works i won't be "rushing headlong to my death" going downhill! :D
 
not to mention greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes, at least during the build. 8)
 

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