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[kingfish254]

Thanks for all of the compliments guys. I had a feeling the wheels would be cool with this frame and fork. Here is a better back drop

 

[furyus]

You manage to come up with cooler stuff than anyone. You are the KingFish. All hail.

furyus

 

[KJV]

 

[Reallybigtim]

Girvin forks often give that impression, but if you draw an imaginary line through the steer tube to the ground, you'll see that the tire contact patch is about an inch or two behind that point. That's exactly where it needs to be to track properly.

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I realize the triple trees positions that tire where it needs to be to achieve the desired trail length. I meant aesthetically.

 

[Reallybigtim]

Kudos Kingfish! Cannot wait to see what you do with that frame/fork/wheel combination!

 

[Reallybigtim]

Another hours work and you could be riding it! I like to do a riding mock-up just to make sure it will be a good rider. It's a great motivator also. DO IT!

 

[Wildcat]

Here's something crazy. Mount the cranks aft of the rear wheel. It might work with the shape of that frame.

 

[Psychographic]

I love that frame!

 

[Machine Age Victim]

It certainly doesn't look like you're aiming for 8th place!

 

[kingfish254]

It certainly doesn't look like you're aiming for 8th place!

I know, but as long as I do better than my first build 26th place, I'll be happy.

 

[Wizzletooth]

Man I want your parts pile!

 

[gowjobs]

Looking at this some more, it feels to me like it wants a tractor-style seat. I remember at least one Felt build from Europe several years back that used a modified shovel...

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[kingfish254]

Looking at this some more, it feels to me like it wants a tractor-style seat. I remember at least one Felt build from Europe several years back that used a modified shovel...

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One of the seats I was thinking of using was my Ruff pan.

 

[kingfish254]

Before working further on SteamRoller I needed to make some room, so I did a first stage cleaning of this Sears Spyder 10 Speed survivor project so that I could sell it. Just posted it up on Billy Bueno’s Random Prize Drawings for only $20 a chance. Check out that seat!!!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I may have to give that prize posting a try sometime. Looks like a good way to move some stuff and get the price that you want.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That Ruff pan looks right. It is kind of like the bridge between the two styles you are melding.

 

[kingfish254]

After posting up the Spyder raffle, I played around with SteamRoller. Here are my @karfer67 Patina Kustoms Felby bars.

 

[SkyknightJohn]

While those bars look great, my first impression with just the frame/wheels/fork was more of a salt track/board tracker/"looks-like-it's-going-fast-already" vibe. Of course, you've already done salt track, and we've see your bars-o-rama thoughts, so, I'll just sit back, relax, keep my opinions to myself, and enjoy the show!

 

[Fv2]

After posting up the Spyder raffle, I played around with SteamRoller. Here are my @karfer67 Patina Kustoms Felby bars.


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Another "Emelda Bar-cos" year?
I know you've got a couple other ideas.

 

[Captain Awesome]

my first impression with just the frame/wheels/fork was more of a salt track/board tracker/"looks-like-it's-going-fast-already" vibe

I was thinking that. Maybe something like a modified Clubman or moustache bar that puts you in a more aggressive stance?