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My idea was to create a multi-purpose military bike; not exactly a “theme” bike, but its theme is to look real. It is more of a “phantom” model, something that never existed. The bike will be used for exploration, camping and hiking (left behind concealed under a camo net); running errands...

PART 1, The Idea: Hello folks, I’m a bit late but here to stay until the end. My project was born out of necessity but also to create a functional and visual exercise. I mentioned after last year’s contest (where I entered “Lady Luck”) that I wanted a diamond frame buildup. I need something...

Hey guys the tour is almost here in Tempe! Any locals are getting together to ride to the event registration? Got your bikes ready? would be nice to get all the AZ ratrod.com members together here! http://www.newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat-2 ... dule#tempe

So here is the lucky #13th. bike to be completed for the buildup, "Lady Luck". This is what I started with, a Western Flyer "Circa 50's" repro bike from the mid 80's. My buildup consisted on making it look like a barn find antique with a little boardtracker thrown in... so the whole bike was...

Hello guys I’m joining in! It’s my first build but I think I’ll get all the parts in time and the bike together before the deadline. OK so I’m building a bike BACKWARDS. Why? because everybody takes a rusty heap, cleans it up, puts fresh paint, new parts and its a rider. What I’m doing is...

Hello guys, I'm trying to reposition the seat for my board tracker project. I'm playing with a 45 degree elbow and lenghts of tubing and wondered, what do you feel like its acceptable for riding a board tracker style bicycle? I don't feel like riding all cramped up with the seat next to the...

Well, here are my other 2 babies Tracey: 2008 Giant Trance 2 All Mountain bike. Aluxx butted and hydroformed aluminum frame, "Maestro" 4.2" travel virtual pivot point rear suspension, Marzocchi Bomber front fork 4.2" travel, Giant air shock, Race Face OS handlebar, FSA bottom bracket and...

Hello folks, I need a springer fork for a board tracker style bike I'm building. What sellers online or Ebay sell good quality springers with no fitting problems? Prices seem to be $35 (guess it's bad stuff) to $90 and more ($129 Monarch type with fit problems) and everything in between, but...

Hello Guys and Gals, I’ve been reading the forums for a while but did not want to post until I “oficially” had a ratty project. I ‘ve been living in Miami for more than 3 years but it wasn’t until recently I got the bug to build something different and dicovered this wonderful forum. Bikes...