ORBO 26.0 X 27.5 Klunker

[MazdaFlyer]

I picked up this 27.5” State Klunker frame and fork during their holiday sales period. I have one with the 27.5” x 2.40 tires. It has always seemed a little tall. So my goal is to build the new frame up with a 26” heavy duty wheel set or an internal gear wheel set.
We’ve been in Artic glacier mode for the the last couple of weeks, along with a won’t go away cold virus. It finally got above 40 today so I dug out an old 26” wheel set to see how the geometry would work out.
I had the stem and seat post on hand from other projects. I’ll probably borrow a better existing wheelset from another bike. I have a set of skin wall knobbies for tires.
This may or may not get finished in the time allotted, depends on weather and a few other life things going on.

 

[Wildcat]

View attachment 286693View attachment 286694View attachment 286695View attachment 286696I picked up this 27.5” State Klunker frame and fork during their holiday sales period. I have one with the 27.5” x 2.40 tires. It has always seemed a little tall. So my goal is to build the new frame up with a 26” heavy duty wheel set or an internal gear wheel set.
We’ve been in Artic glacier mode for the the last couple of weeks, along with a won’t go away cold virus. It finally got above 40 today so I dug out an old 26” wheel set to see how the geometry would work out.
I had the stem and seat post on hand from other projects. I’ll probably borrow a better existing wheelset from another bike. I have a set of skin wall knobbies for tires.
This may or may not get finished in the time allotted, depends on weather and a few other life things going on.

Another Mullet bike! 27.5 up front or both 26"? I like the straightbar frame. The 2.4 tires will really make it look big.

I take a multi vitamin and a big dose of vitamin C with bfast everyday. That seems to keep the colds shorter and milder.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Another Mullet bike! 27.5 up front or both 26"? I like the straightbar frame. The 2.4 tires will really make it look big.

I take a multi vitamin and a big dose of vitamin C with bfast everyday. That seems to keep the colds shorter and milder.

26” front and back, saw some 26” x 45mm wheels available. Not wanting to pump a bunch of money to this but I’m tempted.
I’ve not been as down with cold/flu stuff like I’ve had since I retired from teaching in 2005. I Eat healthy, exercise, had RSV, Flu, Covid, pneumonia vaccinations. We were exposed to way too many people during Christmas week, it hit me the day after returning home.

 

[metalchewy]

Great looking start @MazdaFlyer . Can't wait to see how this comes together. Glad to see you here

Sorry to hear about your luck after Christmas with the flue. Ive been fighting something off this week.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

View attachment 286693View attachment 286694View attachment 286695View attachment 286696I picked up this 27.5” State Klunker frame and fork during their holiday sales period. I have one with the 27.5” x 2.40 tires. It has always seemed a little tall. So my goal is to build the new frame up with a 26” heavy duty wheel set or an internal gear wheel set.
We’ve been in Artic glacier mode for the the last couple of weeks, along with a won’t go away cold virus. It finally got above 40 today so I dug out an old 26” wheel set to see how the geometry would work out.
I had the stem and seat post on hand from other projects. I’ll probably borrow a better existing wheelset from another bike. I have a set of skin wall knobbies for tires.
This may or may not get finished in the time allotted, depends on weather and a few other life things going on.

Love that colour! Love the plans!

 

[Pondo]

Sorry to hear you got the crud, I just got over it last week. Love the bike. But I have to say, you're garage is way too neatly organized. Maybe a little clutter here and there? J/K Looking forward to the build!