Time for an update on this project:
I thought I'd start a new thread to document the build as it progresses. The original post is in the gallery section: http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic. ... c&start=15 The image above is a cobbled together "proof-of-concept"
The last few parts arrived yesterday, I now have no excuse not to finish this one.
Hubs:
Three to choose from, all with drum brakes. The Sturmey-Archer 3sp with matching front is my first choice, but I've got the single speed as a backup.
Springer fork:
Admittedly, I was hesitant to spend the $$$ on this (it didn't come cheap), but now that I have it here - WOW! This fork is NICE. The quality is much, much better than the lowrider springers I've been using. Well worth the extra cost in my opinion.
Time to get busy stripping paint off the frame:
A significant portion of the paint has left on its own, but the rest needs a little encouragement. I may have the frame powder coated to match the forks, or I may go with traditional spray methods to do black with some ivory white scallops (ivory white to match the rims and other small parts) We'll have to wait and see what happens in that regard.
As always, feedback, opinions and ideas are welcome.
-Mp
*FYI -- the frame was purchased from Hooch, the SA hubs from sickcycles and the single speed drum is from Dumpster_Diver
I thought I'd start a new thread to document the build as it progresses. The original post is in the gallery section: http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic. ... c&start=15 The image above is a cobbled together "proof-of-concept"
The last few parts arrived yesterday, I now have no excuse not to finish this one.
Hubs:
Three to choose from, all with drum brakes. The Sturmey-Archer 3sp with matching front is my first choice, but I've got the single speed as a backup.
Springer fork:
Admittedly, I was hesitant to spend the $$$ on this (it didn't come cheap), but now that I have it here - WOW! This fork is NICE. The quality is much, much better than the lowrider springers I've been using. Well worth the extra cost in my opinion.
Time to get busy stripping paint off the frame:
A significant portion of the paint has left on its own, but the rest needs a little encouragement. I may have the frame powder coated to match the forks, or I may go with traditional spray methods to do black with some ivory white scallops (ivory white to match the rims and other small parts) We'll have to wait and see what happens in that regard.
As always, feedback, opinions and ideas are welcome.
-Mp
*FYI -- the frame was purchased from Hooch, the SA hubs from sickcycles and the single speed drum is from Dumpster_Diver