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Original front wheel on the left The rear wheel is from a rixe tandem It basically has an over sized perry coaster brake(that I planed to use on a klunker style build) And the cream fat frank tire I picked up at a bicycle co op for cheap The box on the left with the support arms where...

I originally wanted to enter this build with a ladies Columbia tank bike that I had plans for flipping to turn into a mens bike But I have not been able to locate a much needed piece Thankfully I ran across this project I had set aside A very "patina" cycle truck (worksman I believe) that I...

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The straight ends of the bars (against the frames curves) are actually what is bugging me most I am going to stop at the local co-op and see what they have available as for low rise ape bars I can try the chrome ones I have (do not have any in black) after I reassemble the bike There is a...

I got lucky and found some 1" clubman bars that where cheap and fairly close to my location Unfortunately after trying them in both orientations on the bike I decided that I need to find other bars Looks like they will be used on another build just Doesn't Look Right

Now that the holiday was over it is time to paint the frame I think I will just go with the self etching primer spray can gray Now that I plan to sell Rapid Transit System (let the new buyer pick his own color) Photo before I disassemble to paint the frame there are no hbars on it yet I...

Finally (after almost 2 weeks) I was able to get the bmx euro adapters plus the 19mm spindle and cranks installed on Rapid Transit System Turns out whoever frankenstined this bike the first time managed to do a number on the bb I was starting to be afraid that I wouldn't be able to install any...

It is not a rat bike but it will be customized plus it is a neat style of bike I am not sure how many people are familiar with outside of California The bike I bought New in Box for a really good deal (I think this is only the 2nd new bike I have ever purchased) It is called the Hang Ten Alton...

That is a nice looking bike I would like to get one for myself But It may take 10+ years of looking to find another one

I wanted to use the banana seat without the typical straight sissy bar since the frame has so many nice curves What I ended coming up with was modifying a 20" springer to make a somewhat floating seat Close Up I drilled a hole all the way through where the 2 top rear bars are connected...

Finally have a week where i can do some fabricating and mock ups for RTS (rapid transit system) First I was able to find a suspension fort that fit (just barely) now I can go for more of a cafe racer look which I feel more suits the frame more than a traditional muscle bike look Dug this...

Also I took this picture at a recent car show I thought it was appropriate Banana, Seat

when I mocked up the frame with a banana seat I knew I had something and it already had a name that was close to the old Plymouth muscle cars So I will be putting Fast bracket back in the pits and making Rapid Transit System my new entry mockup photo

I had not done much to "fast bracket" knowing in mid November I will have a week off in which to work on the bike So until then I was looking up postings on offerup apparently it is the new place to find deals rather than craigslist When I stumbled upon this add It was cheep so I bought it...

Not much to report spent most of the time trying to determine if I want ape hangers with a small seat or straight mtn bike bars (drag bar look) with a banana seat I did however remove the old rubber paint and yellow reflective stickers and sprayed on a new coat of rubber paint When I last...

Pulled off some parts from previous builds Fork is aluminum Rear tire is 700 deep v with a 700 x 1.35 slick tire and a modern 2 speed kickback The lettering was made using reflective tape but I will be redoing it in white reflective tape and a different goodyear letter template

I want to make a nice rider that is customized but not so overly done So I am starting with this aluminum Magna oasis frame Dirt cheep and looks like a schwinn fast back

No progress to report just letting anyone who has watching this build know I am having more trouble than expected finding a cheap/free vintage frame to cut up for this build plus I saw that the WBO theme is vintage builds (and scratch built) this time So i may hold off until then and enter this...

Ok thanks for the info I didnt want to start modifying an actual kona that looked mostly original but now I may just sell it I found the perfect frame recently for my coaster brake challenge bike now I need to make room and money for it

nabbed this of craigslist I tried to find info on it but there doesnt appear to be pics of kona bikes before 1995 It cannot be older than 1988 since that is when kona name first appeared It does look like a cheaper version of a Schwinn king sting 5 speed