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Lamia
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I picked up this Monark Firestone Cruiser frame for $20 in a package deal with a WCW a few weeks ago. I liked that it had a tank, which is something I usually have to make. The build was contingent on finding affordable bikes for parts. Luckily I came upon a Murray Sears 24” 3 speed for $20 and an Electra 3 speed for $60. Minus a handlebar and fork swap choice, those bikes will provide what I need for the build. I will choose colors to coordinate with the Electra rims. If I can get this build done for under $150, I will be very happy.
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Pondo said:
That’s such a cool frame. Looking forward to seeing what your mind’s eye beholds. 💪
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Thanks @Pondo I think I have the bones of it figured out.
I got the donor wheels and tire set cleaned up and filled. I hope they hold. The donor also came with really sun worn and torn grips, so I had to make a purchase @$14. If I want to stick to a $150 dollar build, I have $36 left to spend. The Murray donor is getting used on two or more builds, but this one will get the crank, stem and possibly the rack. I pulled my lowered springer from my Hiawatha which needs a restore. I think it will a good addition to this bike. I was originally going to use the original fork, but the Electra hub would not fit. Also the truss rods are missing so I will save it back and hope I come upon the trusses someday. Getting a mock up going this weekend so I can spend time on paint concept.
Here is the formula.
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Finally some work on Lamia. She needed head tube surgery to accommodate her new fork. It is a lowered design 26” springer from a long lost site I loved. Bicycledesigner.com. Just a reliable source early on for me. I pulled this fork from my men’s Hiawatha that needs a refresh of body work and paint. It looks good on Lamia. I’ll have a mock up and should be able to ride by the weekend for a shakedown, which I usually don’t have time to do. Using the Electra wheel set and shifting mechanisms has helped save some time, to where I can hopefully just worry about paint over the next few weeks.
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Pondo said:
Great stance!
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Thanks @Pondo I am very happy with it. It took a little surgery on the head tube to get there. This fork is only useable in combination with short 4.5” cranks from some smaller bike I found years ago. Otherwise it is a major pedal scraper. When I was in Kansas, being a short crank one speed was fine. Now in Colorado, the 3 speed makes sense. I’m excited to test out the mock up this weekend to se how the bike feels. Lamia now has possession of the handlebars, fork and crank from my very first custom build. I excited to have them in this new form, and getting the chance to rework my first build.
I cut down the chain from the Electra donor bike to fit Lamia’s frame length I had a Huffy sprocket I chose to use, that had the right offset which lines up with the rear cog. I had some new pedals sitting around waiting for a project, so on they went. I need to cut down the seat post a bit today as it stands to proud. Getting close to a ride.
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Another part from the donor Electra I am using is the front fender, being used as a bob out back. I chopped out 1.75 inches from the bottom and got the duck bill peak where I wanted it. I think it gives a bit of balance to the bike, in conjunction with the tank. I will most likely paint the fender with the same colors and design.
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