You can't ignore the chainring. It's so big, you could serve a large pizza on it.
Fast fixie: Bicycle with giant chainring aims for 100 mph
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New paint (well powder coat) coming soon.
I am going to have the frame & wheels powder coated in black chrome.
I also decided not to use the Bendix shifter.
A buddy of mine recently installed a Sturmey Archer S2C on his SE Big Style cruiser. Within a few days he noticed that the hub was shifting oddly & even shifting by itself. He contacted Sunrace/Sturmey Archer & they informed him of a defective pawl. They mailed him one of their rebuild kits for...
Mastec that's a nice sled you've got there! I dig the orange. Looking forward to seeing it with the fat front wheel.
What rear roller brake are you using?
Are any of you guys/gals using the Boxkars Select-A-Shifter yet? If so, how do you like it?
I know that member NicksGarage has one but hasn't installed it as of yet.
Those are some sweeeeet looking bikes sensor!
Here's my Electra Cruiser w/26"Jemima's & Bontrager Solana 26x2.35.
Here's a couple of closeup shots of the rear wheel. Also just installed the "Steel Cobra" emblem.
Re: Electra Ghostrider now with Felt Cruiser Wheels (Pics Added)
Here are my upcoming mods:
The NOS Bendix 3 speed stick shifter:
Felt lay-back seat post from Joke Machine
Re: Electra Ghostrider now with Felt Cruiser Wheels (Pics Added)
Man I would love to go on a EBF ride. I too was surprised of the size. It fits me perfectly.
I really like the look that the Felt wheels & Vintage Diamonds give it.
BillyZ
Re: Electra Ghostrider now with Felt Cruiser Wheels (Pics Added)
The GR does have a mount like yours. My steel framed Electra has the Schwinn style.
BillyZ
Re: Electra Ghostrider now with Felt Cruiser Wheels (Pics Added)
I am possibly going to be adding a NOS Bendix 3 speed stick shift. I haven't heard back from the person selling it on the Electra Bike Forum, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.
BillyZ