Building a gift for a kiddo very dear to me, he's 6, so this'll be his first big bike! Following along w my frameless bike photo series, here's a start:
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A quick one for "The Wee Man"
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Well, after gazing at it for awhile, I realize it's just too large for the 6 year old, both in length and maybe in height. I considered a bent springer, but if it's too long or a pain to deal w, he's not gonna enjoy it.
Luckily...I found a small Diamondback BMX nearby, and I have those bars for the ( on temp hold due to seat post) Swing low and a tall sissy nearby..
Luckily...I found a small Diamondback BMX nearby, and I have those bars for the ( on temp hold due to seat post) Swing low and a tall sissy nearby..
Had to buy $40 worth o'chain breaker, but it's built like a tank! Figure like Gene Berg says..
Popped on a longer seat post, and a new chain, waiting for vintage pedals to arrives so I popped on some cheap black plastic ones to get her rollin'!
Off to get some air in the old tires, hopefully ride her home
Popped on a longer seat post, and a new chain, waiting for vintage pedals to arrives so I popped on some cheap black plastic ones to get her rollin'!
Off to get some air in the old tires, hopefully ride her home
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It does take some work, being just over 6"1", but it's a hoot and holler to ride. I popped in about a mile or so on deserted, freshly rained on roads. I laughed most of the way home!
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Hello, I'm stepping in as the interim-Admin for this build-off since Captain Awesome is indisposed. There is discussion of changing the completion deadline to accommodate more builders. We'd like your opinion. Please vote here: https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index...out-extending-the-mbbo-bmxbo-deadline.112979/
Thank you, and KEEP BUILDING!
Thank you, and KEEP BUILDING!
Votes have been cast, and an extension of the MBBO/BMXBO deadline has been decided. The new deadline is:
March 1st at 9pm CT
GET TO BUILDIN'!
March 1st at 9pm CT
GET TO BUILDIN'!
Swapped the headset quill, now she's all tightened up!Popped on some vintage bow-style pedals and I've probably about 5 miles on her! Pics this week, if the rain doesn't get too crazy!
Wondered about some 26"chrome forks I found in my storage, so I popped them on (at work):
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Pretty pleased with it, the lighter front end makes it way more fun!
Actually. it's kinda sketchy to ride, so I flipped the nana's seat post around, lowered the seat a touch and we are back in the happy camper club!
