Recent content by Nocash18

i have a build thread going right now called "freebird". Part of this build will feature a spring front end with some welded drop outs. Build thread here : http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/freebird.104147/ I have built a bike with a springer in the past and I learned quickly...

Made some progress last night putting the cranks on. Of course, I realize the chainwheel is pointed the wrong direction after it's installed. So far, I have sprayed a few layers of primer and smoothed everything out, pressed the headset cups in, and installed BB and crank. Everything is used...

So I'm building another rat from scratch using nothing but spare parts. Cost, I'll assume, will be no more than about $20. I'm painting this one. The person I bought it from awhile ago sprayed some textures baby blue on it. I assume it was a build for his girlfriend that he never finished. Not...

Oh baby I'm in love.

Just picked this up for $30 cold. Now that's it's home I am very pleased. The wheels are shiny, and the saddle is pristine! Everything looks originalI'm in love all over again. It's a beautiful bike. Tell me what you think.

Goodness! Thank you everybody for your input. It's too much for me to analyze right now, but I have no doubts that you people have answered my question. Answered my question and then some. Thank you so much I'll be sure to show my progress on the subject.

Does anyone have some experience in making their own headlight from scratch? I can figure out the actual construction of it; my inquiry is more about bulbs and batteries. A certain size bulb obviously needs a certain amount of power, so how do I figure that part? I have no idea what bulb I...

I would swoop that up in a heartbeat!

Absolutely amazing work

Huffy and Schwinn have been putting out a lot of models that you would never see in a Walmart. Granted, they are still made with cheap steel and components. If you take a stroll through Dicks sporting goods, you'll likely see a few of the more expensive Huffys. I think with online ordering...

I ought to get back to making bicycle art. It's a lot of fun. Plus, it's about time to find some use out of all my junk ;)

My rat bike has 26x2.125 in the rear and a 27x1-1/4 in the front. Pretty sure it has a 44x16 gear ratio. The front was a first time wheel build. It was more just to get practice, but I used an unbelievably smooth steel hub. I can certain feel the low rolling resistance and overall smoothness I...

That is one sweet ride! Lucky kid you got there

I think the 20" looks pretty cool. It gets you a little lower and make its look a little more purpose built. It's also weird I say that because I've never been keen on 20" wheels on bigger frames and forks.

I've had this bike listed on OfferUp for a few days. So far, my entire investment is up to $40, including the cost of the bike. As stated before, I've done a full overhaul and cleaning on it. The paint and chrome is actually in very good condition being 33 or so years old. I figure $75 is...