Wood frame beach cruiser - La Primera

[dpbrown3000]

Rat Bikers,

I'm hoping to get a pic of my first build on this site. Hope this works. "La Primera" - 95" long, 50 lbs, ride is smooth and tight. Still needs a finish coat. Hope you like.

Preston

 

[Galtbacken]

I like it a lot! What a cool way to build a bike!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Is that really wood ! it's kinda hard too see with such a small pic. but what i can see is stylish, 8) hope you can post some larger shots later ,i'd like to see some closer detail,looks good soo far...what kind of wood did you use ?

 

[dpbrown3000]

Rats,

It really is wood - the frame is 100% curly maple with metal inserts @ steer tube, bot. bracket, and seat post - custom aluminium drop outs @ rear fork. I have ridden 100's of bikes over the years - this is truly the smoothest, quietest ride I've ever had. La Primera, but not the last! More to come from Driftwood Cruisers this summer. I'm gonna try to stretch one out to 9 ft. +. and slam it real low. Glad you like.

Preston

 

[CCR]

nice lookin bike indeed, love the fins on the rear thats goota be the coolest wood bike ive seen so far !!!

 

[Galtbacken]

Driftwood Cruisers is the perfect name for building those kind of bikes! Can't wait to see your upcoming build threads!

 

[big AL]

:shock: Very cool. I can't tell but did you put a finnish on it? I guess many many hours in that frame. love to see more pics up close.

Thanks for posting it.

 

[dpbrown3000]

Rats,

Here is a bigger pic - I think. Like bike building, I'm new at this "forum" bidness too. I have not finished the frame yet. It will get a "tequila" colored auto candy clear next week. Thx for the positive feedback. As expected, local bike shops are indifferent. Hod rod and chopper guys are a little more enthusiastic.

Preston

 

[big AL]

:roll: Local bike shops what do they know. I would love to have one.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

wow, love the shark fins. that's great.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Very sweet ,thanx for the larger pic. any idea how many hours you have into this badbear ?

 

[user 135]

Very nice. Craftman ship looks top notch.

I built a wood bike from Baltic Birch plywood and LVL(laminated veener Lumber). Even a wooden seat post.

 

[Trencher]

That's a nice one! I like cruisers made of wood. What I especially like is the delicate framework. Simply superb!!! 8) 8) 8)
A mate of mine here in Southern Germany did the same stunt. But his frame looks a lot more massive.

 

[Floyd]

Its just plain cool!

 

[icyuod2]

dude, you got a woody! on a family forum no less.

great build can't wait to see more!

 

[Gdcast]

Amazing! That´s truly cool.
Can´t wait to see how it looks with the clear on.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

WOW! Love the bike. Wish I had your patience. Looks awesome. Post some recent pics when you get time I'd love to see more pics!

 

[dpbrown3000]

Outskirtscustom,

Check the "built from scratch" thread on this site - Driftwood Cruiser #1 - I've got finished pics there. Thx for the kind words - I've got several more in progress.

DPB