2024 MBBO & STBO - Are you in?

[idiotboy]

Ok then. Muscle Bike build or Step through?
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dude, step through version of your Thunderbolt build off winner would be killer!!!

 

[Pondo]

Ok then. Muscle Bike build or Step through?
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That could go either way, tough call.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

dude, step through version of your Thunderbolt build off winner would be killer!!!

I like that idea. In fact, I just grabbed another skirt and chain guard set from the bay. Not the easiest thing to acquire, though I have picked up two sets in a few months. Seller took my offer which was pretty fair. The chain guard is almost worn through from the crank, but I have another chain guard. And I picked up a nice 24” Murray, that gave up some similar handlebars to the Thunderbolt, along with a Shimano 333 with the coaster brake. A $20 find. I’m on my way to pick up an Electra 3 speed that will give up its fenders, chain guard, wheel set and gear. With the 3 bikes to build one, I am at $100 to build. The skirts would add little more to that total. A his and hers would be cool. I wanted to make this one to try and sell later, but this new idea may change my mind.

 

[hammer mechanic]

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I’m in! Step-thru
$20 Monark Firestone step-thru frame
$60 Epectra 3 speed parts bike
$20 Murray Sear 24” 3 speed parts bike
$0 Miscellaneous parts hoard usage
$? Paint and may need tubes

 

[Pondo]

I’m in! Step-thru
$20 Monark Firestone step-thru frame
$60 Epectra 3 speed parts bike
$20 Murray Sear 24” 3 speed parts bike
$0 Miscellaneous parts hoard usage
$? Paint and may need tubes
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That’s a bunch of great usable parts for the money!

 

[jtmasters68]

This one makes me want to break out my Cranbrook. But I need my step thru build to be quick-ish and the Cranbrook plans are too extensive. My MBBO entry is going to take some time and I have a lot of other irons in the fire at the moment. This will be a fun build!
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Pondo, I love the light blue on yours. Mine won't take long...just cosmetic, mostly, with new high bars and a bit of a chopper look. Here is a pick of the Cranbrook I did earlier this year, bc I was too excited to wait for the build off lol.

 

[Pondo]

Pondo, I love the light blue on yours. Mine won't take long...just cosmetic, mostly, with new high bars and a bit of a chopper look. Here is a pick of the Cranbrook I did earlier this year, bc I was too excited to wait for the build off lol.

They do look great with high bars.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

This one makes me want to break out my Cranbrook. But I need my step thru build to be quick-ish and the Cranbrook plans are too extensive. My MBBO entry is going to take some time and I have a lot of other irons in the fire at the moment. This will be a fun build!
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I had this same Cranbrook that was my 2021 mbbo entry. It was my wife’s and didn’t ride it so it got played with. It was a skinny wheel build since I didn’t have time to lace a rim. Since then it has been chopped up and used for other builds.
The Cranbrook is a great frame to play with.

 

[Pondo]

I had this same Cranbrook that was my 2021 mbbo entry. It was my wife’s and didn’t ride it so it got played with. It was a skinny wheel build since I didn’t have time to lace a rim. Since then it has been chopped up and used for other builds.
The Cranbrook is a great frame to play with.
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Sweet build! It met the 2 out of 3 rule so technically could have been a muscle build. The Cranbrook is a great platform to start a custom build. Decent lines and can be had cheap. Mine was $10 but I’m sure they can be had for less.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Sweet build! It met the 2 out of 3 rule so technically could have been a muscle build. The Cranbrook is a great platform to start a custom build. Decent lines and can be had cheap. Mine was $10 but I’m sure they can be had for less.

I tend to build more of a pig bike than a muscle bike. I just haven’t brought myself to go with the smaller wheel up front. And I feel to big and a bit corny on a real muscle bike, so I like a 26” version.