Funkme
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Yo sooooo funny...
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Funkme
𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞.𝐧𝐮𝐭
After getting a nudge from OddJob,I spent all day welding and chopping.
I first started with this frame,in the end I just wanted the rear end.
I started by chopping off the rear drop outs. I need to extend them by 3cm in the end I think I added a extra 5cm. The frame was for a 24" but I did notice that it also fitted normal 26" wheels, just not ones running on 3" tires.
Oh yes I did.
I found this scrap trolly and I knew the metal would come in handy.
Spent all day trying to line up the rear wheel,then understood nothing on the red frame was straight from the start.
Another scrap bike,that has donated a bit of itself. And a part off another.
Here is a few mocks,everything is taped together with tape...
With the green tank shell.
with the round simpson tank.
with out,
just throwing around ideas,getting the measurments set up.
I want the bike to be tall as I hate riding squashed,and the saddle will be in fixed position. So it has to be all set up...
The red tank was the original tank I was going to build with last year,but now I will make a fiberglass one.
I certainly would win the award for Frankensteining a bike.
All together so far are 6 different parts from bikes and 1 trolly.
I first started with this frame,in the end I just wanted the rear end.
I started by chopping off the rear drop outs. I need to extend them by 3cm in the end I think I added a extra 5cm. The frame was for a 24" but I did notice that it also fitted normal 26" wheels, just not ones running on 3" tires.
Oh yes I did.
I found this scrap trolly and I knew the metal would come in handy.
Spent all day trying to line up the rear wheel,then understood nothing on the red frame was straight from the start.
Another scrap bike,that has donated a bit of itself. And a part off another.
Here is a few mocks,everything is taped together with tape...
With the green tank shell.
with the round simpson tank.
with out,
I want the bike to be tall as I hate riding squashed,and the saddle will be in fixed position. So it has to be all set up...
The red tank was the original tank I was going to build with last year,but now I will make a fiberglass one.
I certainly would win the award for Frankensteining a bike.
All together so far are 6 different parts from bikes and 1 trolly.
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For some reason I like the red tank (not sure why) but I'm more interested in seeing your fiberglass tank!
Glad that OJ nudged you. I love watching you cobble together "junk" pieces into FunkPieces
Funkme
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Red tank is nice but bulky. Will see how I get on.I also have to make some thing at the back. I enjoy the fiberglassing,just not the sanding.
Also the red tank gives me the height that I want. The seat should stan at 100cm off the ground, I need 87cm from pedal to seat going on my daily rider.
The bike will be a little supersized.
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Funkenstein. 87cm from seat to pedal??
Funkme
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Funkme
𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞.𝐧𝐮𝐭
So this is my daily rider at the moment. Fully loaded with a picnic to the beach for 14 adults and 4 kids.
Now I have 2 days off so back to welding the frame.
Now I have 2 days off so back to welding the frame.
Nice rig there!
That's a cool frame and guard. I love the pedals. I am a fan of the flats.
Funkme
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Rockbros pedals,I paid
$10 at auction off ebay... Excellent non slip and wide. Downside is they love to peel layers off the shins.
Funkme
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Little to overloaded with all the wine.... But it hauled...
Funkme
𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞.𝐧𝐮𝐭
I have been trying to find time to get this frame done.My 2 day off turned into 1...
At the last minute I decided to change the tubing style.
I thought better to do a version of my own design .
Then I remembered why I had used the round in the first place. DOH!!!
(That was to keep the frame light as possible...)
I started by chopping up this.
To get to this
I need to have at least this frame welded and grinded by Monday.
Was expecting more days off.
And welding in this heat is crazy...
So if the frame is not done by end of next week?
I did start shaping part of the tank.
Maybe I can get all that ready,fenders etc(the small stuff)
I need a whole day or 2 for the frame and bits for the frame...
Not to sure on the middle bar yet, but 90% chance it will go.
At the last minute I decided to change the tubing style.
I thought better to do a version of my own design .
Then I remembered why I had used the round in the first place. DOH!!!
(That was to keep the frame light as possible...)I started by chopping up this.
To get to this
I need to have at least this frame welded and grinded by Monday.
Was expecting more days off.
And welding in this heat is crazy...
So if the frame is not done by end of next week?
I did start shaping part of the tank.
Maybe I can get all that ready,fenders etc(the small stuff)
I need a whole day or 2 for the frame and bits for the frame...
Not to sure on the middle bar yet, but 90% chance it will go.
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The first frame version was cool, but this latest one is fantasticr.
Also more leoparder and prince-ish... apparently
There you go, new name possibilities for your build…
PRINCE LEOPARD the FANATIC
or
The FANATIC LEOPARD PRINCE
Thought I'd better chime in with a bit of Aussie encouragement - Caaarn Maayt!! Quit faffin' around, you got it sussed!!!
Funkme
𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞.𝐧𝐮𝐭
Running a bit behind... But here are some updates...
I quit with the frame and started working on the lower part of the tank.
I used building foam wrapped in foil and then just tape.
The under part shaped so the bar sits inside neat.
Curing
Another donar went into this build.
Chop chop chop.
A little mock. Tested for height,looks like a winner. Seat is slightly back.
Could be moved forward.
The frame is sitting straight and all tacked up...
Today will be spent welding and grinding.
I believe at this point the prince bar will come out...
A. just extra weight
B. I can put 2x h20(or beer) bottle racks, in that space.
OR maybe some sort of tool canister/money holder.
I often cycle without pockets,so need something for phone and coinage.
A shot without the prince middle bar
with or without.
I feel a tune in my head..,
I quit with the frame and started working on the lower part of the tank.
I used building foam wrapped in foil and then just tape.
The under part shaped so the bar sits inside neat.
Curing
Another donar went into this build.
Chop chop chop.
A little mock. Tested for height,looks like a winner. Seat is slightly back.
Could be moved forward.
The frame is sitting straight and all tacked up...
Today will be spent welding and grinding.
I believe at this point the prince bar will come out...
A. just extra weight
B. I can put 2x h20(or beer) bottle racks, in that space.
OR maybe some sort of tool canister/money holder.
I often cycle without pockets,so need something for phone and coinage.
A shot without the prince middle bar
with or without.I feel a tune in my head..,
The top tube with tank is a bit 'lost' in the photo, but I think once you have that all painted up and tied together, you will have the look.
Dig the sweet whitewalls too! WeLd oN~!
Dig the sweet whitewalls too! WeLd oN~!
You Kwazy Wratter!! This bike is killer. Loving those forks and tires. I'm watching...GTB!! Peace
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