Yeah, he is a big Bike Life promoter over in Poland. He puts together great youtubes that are loaded up with custom bikes
ππππ ππ§ππ₯π πππ«ππππ‘ ππ¨π₯π¬π¨π§ ππππ - BO17 Build Journal - Finished in 3rd Place - 1937 Uncle Stretch Colson XLWB
- Thread starter kingfish254
- Start date
Help Support Rat Rod Bikes Bicycle Forum:
Yeah, he is a big Bike Life promoter over in Poland. He puts together great youtubes that are loaded up with custom bikes
This really came together amazingly. Itβs funny because I got kind of use to the the color that was on the frame during mock up, but the slate blue was a great choice!
Thanks! I love the color too and it was fun using the new and old parts along with making bike parts out of things that aren't bike parts. I still need to weigh it, but I've lost 59 pounds in the past 12 months, so no worries with it helping me shed more. For its size and weight, it's actually pretty nimble and speedy for a cruiser.
Thanks a ton my brother! Squeaked in riding around trying to get the best pic in bright sun. I'm really pleased with this one and YES it is a VERY FUN ride!!! We finished 12 of these in a row together now! Next year is lucky 13!!
It made photos even more fun, because the left side wasn't boring like many bikes. I enjoy looking at and showing off both sides
Thanks! I was kinda that way in my head too since I was all over the place color wise in my head until I found that color. I REALLY LOVE this matte slate blue.
Right side Coke mural then left side Coke mural right underneath .
That's my pick
By the way, I wanted to thank everyone for providing feedback on my first batch of potential final pics. It really helped me. Even though I've taken a gajillion pics of this bike along the way. That ride Monday, was my first time taking pics with everything painted up and assembled. How light plays with the color were all new at that point. Also I was dealing with overcast clouds and even rain on that day. But with everyones input from my frst set of completed pics, I was able to noodle on what angles and what to highlight when I had that short window this morning with beautiful sunny skies. Thanks again for the feedback.
Here are some more completed pics from my ride this morning.
Last edited:
Ride what you build! Everyone should be out enjoying the trophies they built the past few months
We've all spent the past months building these beasties, get out there and enjoy them!!!! I had a great ride after work today.
This gives you a sense of scale for this bike. Saw this XTRACYCLE EdgeRunner on my ride and sure enough, Uncle Stretch is just about exactly the same size!!!!
And those things are huge!!
The color choices were excellent. Well coordinated and subtle
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2020
- Messages
- 1,571
- Reaction score
- 4,986
59 pounds! Well done mate. I've lost only 17 since I started riding again 2 years ago and thought I was doing well.
That reminds me, I completely forgot to weigh the bike this afternoon. I am guessing it will register close to 80 pounds.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Stunned. It carries it's size well, when you weigh it, can we also get a wheelbase measurement?
I just weighed Uncle Stretch and he comes in at a svelte 82.8 pounds
A lot of inertia once it's rolling...
YES!!! That is exactly what @Dr. Tankenstein were saying on our ride the other day. It's really quite nimble once you are rolling.
I still think it is lighter than my Fugsley build
