My first build on RRB's, Early style track racer

[MAXXTRAX77]

Bike looks great! Don't rust that crank though!

 

[g-ratter]

wish I had that crank for my build.

 

[carrotsnax]

Thanks g-ratter, I am sure you will come up with good crank/sprocket combo for your build!

 

[River City Speed]

The Hipster crowd is going to be sooo jealous!

 

[carrotsnax]

One can only hope.

 

[River City Speed]

Any progress sir?

 

[carrotsnax]

Sadly no, I need a bmx chain, seat post and I am pondering my wood grips and how I want to make them.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Great build, now I understand the interest in my buildoff bike! I was contemplating these for my build but I decided against them, they really should end up on yours: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=73086 The black grips.

 

[carrotsnax]

Great build, now I understand the interest in my buildoff bike! I was contemplating these for my build but I decided against them, they really should end up on yours:

Thanks! I have really enjoyed watching your build progress! I want to do another bike but with a large chain ring like you did! Thanks for the heads up on the grips!!

 

[River City Speed]

Carrotsnax stopped by my shop today and I built a seatpost for his Speedwell.

 

[River City Speed]

Another view. TIG welded stainless. It's held still with a wedge lock like a stem.

 

[kingfish254]

Sweet work Brian.

 

[deorman]

Definitely capturing the style of the genre. 8) Your "reversible" handlebar looks like a Westfield/Columbia part to me as well. probably mounted the other way in original configuration.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Great seat post!

 

[3 wheeled wolfy]

Love it!! A lot of people make fun of that thruster but I like it, I tried to convince my sister to buy one.

 

[River City Speed]

You got this back together yet Brian?

 

[carrotsnax]

I should have it back together in the next few days with some pics!!

 

[River City Speed]

How about now?

 

[carrotsnax]

I think its finished other than a little tweaking and seat/post orientation.









The first ride wasn't to bad, its geared a little high for hills but is perfect for flat or slight downhill. My coaster brake works well and the kick back 2 speed is a little touchy. I think I need to spend a little more time on the bike getting use to it. It also does not make tight turns. My knees block the bars for sharp turns unless I orient my legs just right. Its fun to ride, although it seemed strange while riding it. More pictures and info to come.

I need to give a shout out to River city speed for the seat post, its awesome! Also thanks Machine age victim for the heads up on the wood grips!

 

[3 wheeled wolfy]

Came out nice!!