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Thanks! I used a YST Professional model that Dr. Tankenstein recommended. It has sealed cartridge bearings. Super smooth and easy install. I got the black version though. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/372310386641

Took it out on 15 miles of easy beginner trails today. It did great! Can’t wait to try it out on some more advanced trails!

Thanks! Rustoleum Satin Fossil. I was wanted to go a little more desert sand color like the Jeep Wranglers but this was the closest I could get. Also, the 3 piece worked out great! Thanks for the recommendation! Thanks and that’s awesome! If you need a fork for it, let me know. I have the...

I just finished up my klunker build. Besides a few trips around the block, I haven’t been able to test it out yet in the trails. I’m hoping to this weekend or next week. Schwinn Heavy Duti frame with a bunch of klunker upgrades as you see including sealed cartridge bearings in the BB and...

Hi I’m new to the build offs...how long does the voting go for? Thanks!

Welcome! I’m currently building a klunker right now. I just painted it yesterday do I’m going to give it a few days to cure but I should have it together by next weekend. My frame is a Schwinn Heavy Duti that I bought from Ind-chuckz as well. Here’s a shot from painting yesterday. Everything...

Thanks! I love the curves as well! Everything flows so well together.

Here are a few more detail pictures.

Thanks!! Haha I’ve never seen his before!

Thanks! Since it’s a long stretch, I have to lean over and that was the most natural feel for the bars surprisingly! Looks odder then it feels!

Good eye! I was wondering if someone was going to catch that!

Haha thanks! Yes it is long! At first I didn’t think I was going to be able to ride it because of how different the bent fork rides but now I’m so used to it I hardly notice it. Rides great!

Thanks! A lot of planning went into the final design! I like these tires as well. I feel like they have an old school new school feel to them.

Build complete!

I also used the stock handlebars as well except I wrapped them with black cotton tape.

Rusty the lowered and stretched rat bike. Started out as a 1957 Columbia Newsboy Special. Build thread: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/rusty.106951/

The last piece of the puzzle that I was waiting for. The custom made drop brackets. They lowered the bike 2” and stretched it 4”. I designed them and had a shop CNC them for me. They had a great steel patina so I just shot them with some satin clear to preserve it. Only two bolts shown here but...

How’s many cans of the spray max 2k clear is needed for a bike frame? Thanks!

Front fork and front wheel are on! The back wheel was just put on there to get some measurements. My next update will be next week when I should have everything together.

Thanks! It was either lime green or baby blue but I thought the baby blue was too subtle. I wanted this bike to stand out!