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Please watch the intro video. Still pictures just don't do this bike justice. It's performance art. Style in motion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_9DreLrURA

Long video version (15 minutes in length). The first 2:30 is the same as the intro. Then a bunch of short clips added on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisn6lmi9tQ

build thread is here with more pictures: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=41350

wheelsdown.jpg


Close up of Rear Wheel spoking pattern - aka Crows Foot - every 3rd spoke is radial with the two adjacent spokes crossing the radial. Then each triad is inverted to prevent spoke overlap at the hub.
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Close up of Rear Wheel installed.
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Arron Ross Grips by Odyssey - cool. Whip Spin Hop
ArronRossgrips.jpg


Nice Western look saddle.
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Crack in the plastic cover doesn't affect the strength.
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Stock handle bars from a box mart bmx bike.
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Wheels "down". Check that pedal to ground clearance. The pedals just brush the pavement at times.
wheelsdown.jpg


Wheels "up"
wheelsup.jpg


Both Wheels "Back" - watch those toes. The knobby tires like to grab on to big feet.
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Front Wheel Forward - Rear Wheel Back - Longest looking wheel base view.
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Front Wheel down - Rear Wheel up - Maximum downward tilt.
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I've been waiting for this one!!!!!

The bike is mesmerizing to watch in the video, it plays and optical illusion and makes it look like the frame is made of rubber. I wanna ride that SOOOO bad!
 
That video is freaking hilarious!!!!!
I love this bike! Bravo!
 
Super cool bike. I need to build one to make the neighborhood kids go nuts. :lol:
 
Yeah, my next one is going to be smaller. 20" wheels on a 24" wheeled bike for younger kids to ride.

Rick
 
Yes, both bikes will be there for test rides.

sept 3 & 4, 2011. 3rd street se, cedar rapids, near 10th ave.

see you there.
rick
 

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