Bruiser

[lowcoff]

Okay, so I can in on the end of the last bike build off and I am stoked to participate in this one. I am starting with a schwinn knock-off frame and some spare parts I have laying around. Maybe I will pick up a new whitewall tire for the rear tire but that is all I am planning on buying. Maybe some paint and stuff for the dremel to get rid of those ugly cable guides.

Here are pics of what I am starting with: This afternoon I am going to strip the frame and fork and sand it down.

 

[lowcoff]

Oh by the way, it will be styled after military drab with a little commie aspect.

 

[lowcoff]

How could I go recovering this seat. The base is metal so I can't staple new vinyl down.

 

[VicXsaN]

rivets?

 

[xddorox]

Glad to have you in the build off. Good luck

 

[Boneshaker]

Yeah, rivets would look cool. Just drill some holes and pop 'em in there. Or lash it on with leather shoelaces. Or just strip it completely and ride on the metal. That would be pretty hardcore.

 

[VicXsaN]

Yeah, rivets would look cool. Just drill some holes and pop 'em in there. Or lash it on with leather shoelaces. Or just strip it completely and ride on the metal. That would be pretty hardcore.

shoelaces would bee cool too!

 

[kingplinker]

you can buy a cheap eylett setter (looks like odd pair of pliers) and pick up the leather laces at store like hobby lobby - i might lace mine on underside - t.

 

[lowcoff]

Thanks for the tips. I really like the rivet idea or just straight metal. I started to strip the paint off the frame. That is going as fast as it can but I should have it primered before the weekend.

I picked up a new bike at a used sports store today.

I put some tall bars on it and removed the stickers. I first picked it up as a donor bike for the one I am submitting but liked it so much after I cleaned it up that I think I will just ride it and enjoy it for a while like that. Plus the bars I got off this bike are perfect for the commie bruiser.