This will be a Mini Velo type bike like I made last month, only this will be more rugged. Like a bulldog with it's short legs, this will have 20" wheels on a 24" frame. I've been using the frame for my exercise bike.
I use a 26" fork to get clearance for the standard set of cranks. The wheels have heavy gauge spokes and are thick metal. I had the rear wheel made up this morning with a 7 speed cluster added at the bike shop. The tires are also heavy, 20 x 2.125 but thicker material than the usual. Bear claw pedals with a 48 tooth chain wheel. Low gear on the cluster will be super low. The handlebars and stems were cheap, so I bought 3 of the handlebars and 2 stems. They say GT, but we laughed about that at the bike shop.
This bike will be made to take a lot of punishment.
I use a 26" fork to get clearance for the standard set of cranks. The wheels have heavy gauge spokes and are thick metal. I had the rear wheel made up this morning with a 7 speed cluster added at the bike shop. The tires are also heavy, 20 x 2.125 but thicker material than the usual. Bear claw pedals with a 48 tooth chain wheel. Low gear on the cluster will be super low. The handlebars and stems were cheap, so I bought 3 of the handlebars and 2 stems. They say GT, but we laughed about that at the bike shop.
This bike will be made to take a lot of punishment.