The Shadow is my second build off project and you will find the build here http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=20566 . Anything goes build off lead me on a run with a grinder in one hand and a welder in another. I had collected some curved pipe from the landfill and I thought it would make a great tall bike but it was not on my list to do this year. I had a busy year with a few bikes including five swingbikes but I managed to squeeze this off as my last build of the year.
Some parts with a plan.
The problems I ran into were chain management. I used a bottom bracket from a French made road bike, using the smaller chain ring along with a Raleigh chain ring of the same size. This chain needed a tensioner that I made from a freewheel of a BMX bike. I cut the rear hub and ground the back flat. I then
removed the pawls and put it back together. Then making a mount out of a MTB stem, I welded on a washer with a stud so I could bolt it to the idler.
The plan from the begining had a cargo area. I finished the floor with bamboo stair treads that I had taken from work. All parts were either left over from other projects or taken from old bikes. The only thing that I bought new were the cruiser tires and a few nuts and bolts.
I have a video that you will find on You Tube that I promised Larry but I can remember which one so it's to both of you. http://www.youtube.com/user/GraylockVideos#p/a/u/0/swJOgBYCOWA
Yes it does ride.
Graylock
Some parts with a plan.
The problems I ran into were chain management. I used a bottom bracket from a French made road bike, using the smaller chain ring along with a Raleigh chain ring of the same size. This chain needed a tensioner that I made from a freewheel of a BMX bike. I cut the rear hub and ground the back flat. I then
removed the pawls and put it back together. Then making a mount out of a MTB stem, I welded on a washer with a stud so I could bolt it to the idler.
The plan from the begining had a cargo area. I finished the floor with bamboo stair treads that I had taken from work. All parts were either left over from other projects or taken from old bikes. The only thing that I bought new were the cruiser tires and a few nuts and bolts.
I have a video that you will find on You Tube that I promised Larry but I can remember which one so it's to both of you. http://www.youtube.com/user/GraylockVideos#p/a/u/0/swJOgBYCOWA
Yes it does ride.
Graylock
