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.

 

[Wayne]

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.

So you should build a 26" muscle bike...

Seat and bars, 2 out of 3, tires are the same size.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I am not a muscle guy at the core. I have tried this seat and bar combo on several bikes. It ain't for everyone, that's for sure

They'll make an appearance on Krayzee Duck once again, see if they stick this time

 

[Wayne]

I am not a muscle guy at the core. I have tried this seat and bar combo on several bikes. It ain't for everyone, that's for sure

As kids we called them power grip bars. You want the bar ends that bend back and down. No butter fly, no straight back. Power grip, good for wheelies!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

So you should build a 26" muscle bike...

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Seat and bars, 2 out of 3, tires are the same size.

Here is one I built for a build off a couple of years ago. Pretty similar!

 

[Pondo]

Here is one I built for a build off a couple of years ago. Pretty similar!View attachment 278517

Hellion was a great build. You wouldn't go too far wrong to do your build in this style either.

 

[Pondo]

Boy, this brings back the memories. I'd still love to do this stuff but my aging bones aren't up for it.

 

[Pondo]

Thanks to @ifitsfreeitsforme I think I just found the grips I was looking for!! Parts shopping is fun. Still looking for more bits and bobs to complete my muscle build.

 

[dropstep]

I normally love the muscle bike portion but I still have last years bike and I don’t do shiny paint so don’t build for judging

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Those glitter grips are great. Unfortunately, when they're gone, they're gone. They sold so slow I will not be stocking them anymore.