Cargo drop

Fv2 · Sep 2, 2024

I've been stumbling onto bikes a lot lately, one of my most recent is this ladies rollfast. I bought it for the skiptooth parts, so figured I'd join in this build off for kicks.
Guess I'll see if i can bring an image out of my head.

Fv2 · Sep 3, 2024

Well. In order to get the drop part into the bike, I did a "simple chop" aka "LocoJoe" chop.
I cut the seat stays at the seat tube, then used a ratchet strap to pull the rear triangle up, henceforth lowering the bike.

For another bike im building, I tried my hand at making a KOTA fork, which I haven't done for several years. I messed up the first one, so I used it here for mock up.
I obviously won't be using this fork for this build, but it helps me visualize.

This is all I'm doing for today.

MattiThundrrr · Sep 3, 2024

That "simple chop" is simply awesome! Thanks for showing us how it's done

Fv2 · Sep 3, 2024

MattiThundrrr said:
That "simple chop" is simply awesome! Thanks for showing us how it's done

Here's Joe's original post from back in 2007.

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/simple-chop-to-a-cantilever-frame.594/

Pondo · Sep 3, 2024

Super cool mods! I'm going to try this someday. Looks really cool

Fv2 · Sep 4, 2024

Today, I raked the neck.
Definitely gonna have to make a shorter crank.

dropstep · Sep 5, 2024

Didn’t know that chop had a name here. My first c2 build was a woman’s huffy with that chop and a raked headtube!

Fv2 · Sep 7, 2024

Throwing parts to see what sticks.
Bent the original fork, now a 26" wheel won't fit. So, I added a 24". Might modify the truss rods to fit too.

This saddle, I've had for several years. I just never found anything to put it on, so cut and modified for this.

The sissy bar was part of the wheelie bar for J.C. Draggins. It doesn't line up to the axle with the short saddle.

And the fender just doesn't look right.

I don't know what, if any of this will stay. I just wanted to feel productive today.

ingola · Sep 7, 2024

Fv2 said:
Throwing parts to see what sticks.
Bent the original fork, now a 26" wheel won't fit. So, I added a 24". Might modify the truss rods to fit too.

This saddle, I've had for several years. I just never found anything to put it on, so cut and modified for this.

The sissy bar was part of the wheelie bar for J.C. Draggins. It doesn't line up to the axle with the short saddle.

And the fender just doesn't look right.

I don't know what, if any of this will stay. I just wanted to feel productive today.

View attachment 279089

Love the stance

Fv2 · Sep 9, 2024

Well, that's just stupid.
I think I'll keep 'em.

Pondo · Sep 9, 2024

The exaggerated proportions are great!

Tintmanpa · Sep 9, 2024

The big bars and the tiny seat are messing with my head. I dig it!!!! The drop is sick

BartRidesEternal · Sep 10, 2024

MattiThundrrr said:
That "simple chop" is simply awesome! Thanks for showing us how it's done

Indeed, the lines look great!

ingola · Sep 10, 2024

It looks like a cartoon love it

Fv2 · Sep 11, 2024

Found a 5 inch crank, and borrowed a wheel from my wife's project.
This thing is almost un-rideable...almost

The crank isn't quiet short enough. But if you keep the pedals and your feet flat, and don't find any high spots in the road, you're fine.

I'll probably just shorten one of the longer cranks I have down to 4 inches. That should help.

Fv2 · Sep 11, 2024

Did some C.A.D. to see what I thought about some lowrider styling.

Fv2 · Sep 14, 2024

Still looking for sheet metal for filling in the frame. I'm trying to not have any money in this build, other than a couple cans of paint. So, I look around for people throwing out appliances to get metal from.

Anyway. I filled in the area where I cut the seat stays. I could have just welded in some bolts or ball bearings, and called it good. But I wanted to do this.

Then, I thought I'd see what a front spring rack would look like.

I kind of dig it. And it also adds to the cargo part of the bike name.
So now it's dropped and can haul small cargo...

Fv2 · Oct 1, 2024

Fv2 said:
Did some C.A.D. to see what I thought about some lowrider styling.
View attachment 279407

Not much of an update, but I finally got some thin sheet metal.
After weeks of looking, it was my neighbor who got a new range. So now I have what I need to get the panels on.

Fv2 · Oct 1, 2024

Wayne · Oct 1, 2024

you reversed them from the prototype. I like the top photo best.

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