𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟕 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐋𝐖𝐁 - BO17 Build Journal - Finished in 3rd Place - 1937 Uncle Stretch Colson XLWB

[kingfish254]

Same guy that made the montage of Radchen @deven_science

Yeah, he is a big Bike Life promoter over in Poland. He puts together great youtubes that are loaded up with custom bikes

 

[kram]

This really came together amazingly. It’s 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!

 

[kingfish254]

Well done KF. The finished bike looks awesome. Great color. Mega parts eye candy, plus you'll be losing a couple of pounds every time you ride it.

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.

 

[kingfish254]

WAY TO TO GO BROTHER!! YOU MADE IT. SHE'S BEAUTIFUL! WHAT A FUN RIDE. PEACE

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!!

 

[kingfish254]

every bike has a drive side. Not every bike has a pipe side.

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

 

[kingfish254]

This really came together amazingly. It’s 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 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.

 

[kingfish254]

Right side Coke mural then left side Coke mural right underneath .
That's my pick

Probably not helping much, but I think #4 immediately followed by #6 would look best. Uncle Stretch really pops against the green plants, while it sort of blends into, or is overshadowed by the backdrops in the others.

Too much goodness to only capture one side. Shame

My eyes are drawn to #4 but my gut always wants drive side so #6

I like 7. Simple background. Love those pipes too much to hide ém. I'm hitting the sack, lots of catch up to do in the coming days on everyone's builds

#2 and #7 are really close for me in the top foto running. I've always liked your bikes 'out in the wild', so many good photo op locations you have available. So that's where #2 might edge it out, that Coke wall is amazing! And really shows off front and rear of the bike.

#5 for me.

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.

 

[kingfish254]

Ride what you build! Everyone should be out enjoying the trophies they built the past few months

 

[kingfish254]

We've all spent the past months building these beasties, get out there and enjoy them!!!! I had a great ride after work today.

 

[kingfish254]

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!!!!

 

[Captain Awesome]

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!!!!

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And those things are huge!!

 

[Ulu]

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.

The color choices were excellent. Well coordinated and subtle

 

[JA331]

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.

59 pounds! Well done mate. I've lost only 17 since I started riding again 2 years ago and thought I was doing well.

 

[kingfish254]

The color choices were excellent. Well coordinated and subtle

Thanks man, I was excited to discover that matte slate blue and really please with how well it played with primer red. That slate blue appears as different colors depending on the lighting I'm in.

 

[kingfish254]

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]

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!!!!

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Stunned. It carries it's size well, when you weigh it, can we also get a wheelbase measurement?

 

[kingfish254]

I just weighed Uncle Stretch and he comes in at a svelte 82.8 pounds

 

[SwissGuy]

I just weighed Uncle Stretch and he comes in at a svelte 82.8 pounds

A lot of inertia once it's rolling...

 

[kingfish254]

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.

 

[kingfish254]

I still think it is lighter than my Fugsley build