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  1. deven_science

    Bed Frame Bike, v2.0

    Anyone remember the bed frame bike? It was a simple $60 build very early in my custom bicycle days that put me on the map, so to speak. I built it in 2012, and took it to the Sacramento Cyclefest Bike Show that year. That’s when folks started to take notice of me. It even got me on TV, haha. My...
  2. deven_science

    Rugged Lugged, formerly Lugged Tracker

    I thought the name Rugged Lugged was funny, because it should rhyme, but doesn't, because English is weird! So, I started the "Lugged Tracker" during the build off, and left it at a place where it was rideable, but I very much wasn't happy with it. I was at a standstill, and set it aside...
  3. deven_science

    Lugged Tracker

    I plan on continuing this build in the future with more details, more parts, etc., but for now, she rides, she's whole, and I'll have to call it good-enough-for-now.
  4. deven_science

    Lugged Tracker

    I'm using two lugged diamond frames to make a cool boardtracker. I've used this technique twice before, but never with lugged frames, and I'm hoping that I can give this one some extra touches of style, while keeping it simple. I have no idea if I will finish by the deadline, but since I'm...
  5. deven_science

    Stainless Scrapper

    I've spent most of this year working at a hospital, plumbing a couple of new wings to expand the place. Behind the hospital is a big dumpster by their mechanical building, wherein they toss stuff not up to standards. Broken office chairs. Dented up carts. You get it. I'd seen several IV rolling...
  6. deven_science

    Faux Tanks

    Looks like there's no thread for faux tanks! There have been some good ones on this site over the years, so post them up here. Whether it's to show off your awesome work, or just as inspiration, they're good fun. A note on what makes a tank on a bike a "faux tank": that would be a flat, 2D...
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    Radchen

    Radchen (or Rädchen, in proper German), AKA "little bike." It's a full 11" shorter than a standard cruiser, with folding bars and pop-off pedals, making it perfect to throw in a backseat, ready to ride anytime. I built it to be able to have a full custom, but on the go. Thanks for looking.
  8. deven_science

    Radchen

    I've played around a couple of times with the idea of a short custom bike, made to put easily in the back of a car. The intent is that if I'm working out of town, and run across a ride, I'll have a cool custom that I can whip out and join in with. My donkey bike fits this niche now, but I wanted...
  9. deven_science

    Burrito Scooter

    I've had this 24" step-through Schwinn Spitfire for several years, and this kids 12" scooter longer. Neither are worth very much, and neither have parts that I've needed on other builds. A couple of years ago, there was a bit of a scooter revival, and I even built a few for others, but...
  10. deven_science

    Shaft Drive Klunker

    I've had this 80s shaft drive bike hanging in the rafters for a handful of years, doing nothing with it. Buying an RV trailer means that my wife and I need some bikes that can do some trails or light off-roading. So... rather than buy another one, I built this into a klunker. This isn't really a...
  11. deven_science

    32" Motorbike

    Here she is in all her bare metal glory. The 32" Motorbike. I took a picture of a 1940s Schwinn motorbike, blew it up, and built this around a 32" wheel set. The frame, tank, chain guard, rear rack, drop stand, and truss rods were all built from scratch. The bars, fenders, and forks were...
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    Decent Skiptooth Chain of Any Length

    I'm looking for some skiptooth chain to replace a section on my daily ride that has had several breaks. It's a stretch, so ideally I'd get a couple of chains, but I'll start with however much. Ebay is full right now of people that think skiptooth is gold. I mean, I know it's not made anymore...
  13. deven_science

    BO15 32" Motorbike

    I will be building a bike from scratch that's inspired by a '40s Schwinn Motorbike. At least, I think it's 40s, I'm not an expert. It doesn't really matter anyway, and it will not be an exact replica. So, if I'm shooting for 1940s, why is 32 in the name? Because I am blowing it up to scale for a...
  14. deven_science

    Reworking an Oldie

    It's time to grow up. The first iteration featured a lawn chair arm as the down tube, and the best paint job spray paint and impatience could get me. Then, it was reborn with a western theme, including an actual saddle as a seat. Well, I thought it was time to be an adult frame, and so, I...
  15. deven_science

    Studebaker Pedal Car

    I can't believe I haven't posted this build on here? My presence on this site ha really dropped, but I guess I hadn't noticed how much. So, I bought a ratty, junked 1959 Studebaker Lark, with the intention of using its parts to make an adult sized pedal car. Here's the car as I purchased it for...
  16. deven_science

    Workman Heavy Duty Wheel Set w/3 Speed

    As the title says, I'm looking for a Worksman heavy duty wheel set, preferably with a 3 speed Nexus.
  17. deven_science

    Hardley Davison

    I've had an idea for a bike that looks like a 1930s Harley for a few years, and I've slowly been collecting parts for the build. It has evolved over the years, as originally, I was going to even include a faux-motor on it, made out of actual V-twin cylinders that I have since decided would just...
  18. deven_science

    Balloon Donkey Bike

    I'm making a new Donkey bike. I'm going to try to make this one look like it was made in the 40s. Basically a balloon tire version of a velocino. I started by cutting up a Schwinn World step through frame, and modifying a blade fork to fit this headtube and 12" wheel. The fork was actually a...
  19. deven_science

    Glider

    This build will be a new very simple, comfortable ride for me. 3 speed, quality parts, simple design. It'll be a smooth ride, hence, the Glider. Here's the sketch: I'm hoping to bang out the frame this Memorial Day weekend. It's the only opportunity to do some serious building. Here's day one:
  20. deven_science

    The Seymour Strider

    So, I entered into the Build Off, posted one update, and then never posted again. With that in mind, I won't even bother to link to the old thread. Besides, I'm certain you wouldn't see anything, as they were Photobucket linked pics, may they rot in Hades. I'm building a custom strider bike...
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