What is the worst bike that you own?
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I call it the Abomination because it is a mix of few bikes. It is a bunch of parts, it has an SS hub and that front wheel wouldn't work with a (caliper) front brake because the rim is ribbed. It is as simple as it gets, the left seastays have two odd holes in them and the other front wheel I installed has a wobbly axle. The seat is screeching as your granma's rocking chair and the bars have that funny angle that makes my wrists hurt. On this pic it has a "threaded to ahead" stem adapter, but it is running a regular threaded stem now.
It is purpose-built and its only purpose is to be left outside unattended if needed (like at the train station).
I kinda like how it rides though, it is fairly light and it lives in the cellar so it is my first choice when I go get groceries. I prefer much more upright riding position so this one took some geting used to, it was quite scary the first few times. Also it is quite high (635mm rear wheel and 622mm front) and I am 174cm with relatively short limbs, so every time I stop dismounting needs some careful planning so I don't crush my junk.
I call it the Abomination because it is a mix of few bikes. It is a bunch of parts, it has an SS hub and that front wheel wouldn't work with a (caliper) front brake because the rim is ribbed. It is as simple as it gets, the left seastays have two odd holes in them and the other front wheel I installed has a wobbly axle. The seat is screeching as your granma's rocking chair and the bars have that funny angle that makes my wrists hurt. On this pic it has a "threaded to ahead" stem adapter, but it is running a regular threaded stem now.
It is purpose-built and its only purpose is to be left outside unattended if needed (like at the train station).
I kinda like how it rides though, it is fairly light and it lives in the cellar so it is my first choice when I go get groceries. I prefer much more upright riding position so this one took some geting used to, it was quite scary the first few times. Also it is quite high (635mm rear wheel and 622mm front) and I am 174cm with relatively short limbs, so every time I stop dismounting needs some careful planning so I don't crush my junk.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Wonky Donkey, currently in mock up phase
Actually neat trick with the inverted brake levers. Hard to make it look good on a good build though.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
But why do that, when this is twenty bucks?
Because for these you would need to drill the bars, if I am not mistaken. Also the best thing about rat rods is making something else work instead of simply buying the needed parts
Nothing wrong with buying, of course, but recycling parts is cool.P.S. It really depends on HOW you do it, check this Felt build from gigmata ( http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-need-for-speedster.92619/ ) :
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There's a few parts bike that I could hate. But the one that I bought to build that I hate the most right now is this old Specialized Hardrock.
I do like the bottom mount Dia Compe 990 rear brake though. And with different stem and bars, maybe a fork, along with a banana seat and a cheap fast paint job, and maybe some kind of motor, I think it has potential.
I do like the bottom mount Dia Compe 990 rear brake though. And with different stem and bars, maybe a fork, along with a banana seat and a cheap fast paint job, and maybe some kind of motor, I think it has potential.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Hardrock is a bottom of the line bike, but from a top of the line company!
It's alright. Has some decent parts.
Bought it to do a SS BMX conversion, and then realized that the frame isn't quite long enough for me and the seat tube angle is too upright.
Might try and build a cafe racer style short banana seat.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
I'm a guy who LOVES my Hardrock. Claim it's the best bike ever. But then I see a mid ninties Stumpjumper listed...
How's the stem as a seatpost holding up?
I got a few of those. One just like that one.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
I haven't really ridden it yet, didn't even have air in the tires. I just slapped it together so I could look at the pics and contemplate. I'm worried that it won't stay in its position.
I've had three Hardrocks. I don't think they're bad bikes. Just that none of them have fit me exactly right.
This one was a particularly sweet machine.
And then I got this one a couple of weeks ago from a pawn shop for $20.
Yeah I really loved that bike. Just felt cramped. And the air fork was a little squishy for me even when fully charged. Nearly endo'd once when I squeazed the front brake too hard and it compressed.The seat on the blue one is+
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MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
You talking the White Bros shock? They're fairly desirable. For old mountain bike stuff. I like the look, never ridden one. I think my Hardrock is too small on me too, I get a sore back sometimes. Either that or my core is weak... Nah, it's gotta be the bike!
Hahaha judging by the droputs and seatsatys it looks like the same design as the one I have posted. For 28" wheels or 26? What is it that you hate about it?
