That's a nicely designed frame with great lines. Good luck!
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Rule of thumb...
Build Offs are literally about BUILDING bikes.
Taking bikes apart beforehand should have no bearing.
(but then again they should have bearings, so what do I know)
Merle.
Build Offs are literally about BUILDING bikes.
Taking bikes apart beforehand should have no bearing.
(but then again they should have bearings, so what do I know)
Merle.
Thanks! It's a frame style that's definitely grown on me.
Hahaha! Well, then I better make sure I haven't lost my bearings taking on another Build Off!
Second bullet point on the list of rules says you can only enter one bike per class.
Must have misread... thanks.
Is this the thread I ask questions on?
It is.
While you're all checking out the BO16 builds, take a minute to check out and vote for the final entries in the the Rat Rod Blades knife build challenge that just ended yesterday.
Some really cool stuff there.
https://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/i...d-blades-challenge-2021-voting-thread.113630/
Some really cool stuff there.
https://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/i...d-blades-challenge-2021-voting-thread.113630/
I have an old had built tandem, I was wondering if it is class 1 acceptable
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Class 1 is for "bolt together" builds. Anything else is good, just fab work has to be extremely minimal. Welding and chopping reserved primarily for class 2 unless it's some safety or structural thing
So this is what I have. Is it considered class 2?
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From the official rules
Class 1: Traditional Builds
This class is for builds using a factory manufactured frame and forks. Very minor modifications are acceptable like adding brackets, grinding off tabs, etc. This is more of an old school build category created for folks who may not have pro level fab and welding skills. If it appears that you’re frame modifications are too extensive you may be asked to move to Class 2
So I guess if anyone doesn't like you in class 1 they'll pipe up and you might get the bump
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I agree with @Captain Awesome if you didn't build the frame, you should be fine in class 1.
@MacSqueeky if it was mine I'd be entering it in Class 2. But I do most of my builds in Class 2 anyway... That said, I'm guessing if all you were planning was to freshen it up, paint or not, and build yourself a cool old tandem Class 1 would be fair. It's not like anyone purposely built that frame for the Build Off, it was done some time ago.
Carl.
Carl.
Thats about as far as my building abilities go is class 1. It looks to have been done closento 40+ years ago, I'm guessing. I got it from a and barn.
On my Build Off entry, I'm not sure whether I'm leaving the frame stock or modifying it yet. Would it be an issue if I started my build thread in Class 1, then move it to Class 2 if necessary? Would I be able to move it myself, or would I need one of the mods to take care of that for me?
Check out the "vintage" drink holders I found for your rats at Hobby Lobby.
GC.
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