BO15 A Step-Through Time---Changing projects for build-off

[Bike from the Dead]

Is this a better placement for the chainguard? I set the straight portion of the guard parallel with the top bars. Does it belong there now? I think it works.View attachment 131096View attachment 131097View attachment 131098

Well, it looks better than before, but I'm curious what other chain guards you've got to work with. I think that chain guard would look perfect on a wingbar, like Verrt showed, but this Silver King isn't as curvy as the wingbar bike. It's made up of mostly straight lines, with few curves. The chain guard you've got is completely curvy. It's cool, but it kind of sticks out too much on this bike. I just don't think it flows with the overall appearance of your Silver King.

Still, this is your bike, not mine. I'm just suggesting what I would do if this bike were mine. Build it the way that makes you happy.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I dunno if you mentioned above what those bars are, but they look spectacular on that frame! So WIIIIIIIIDE!

 

[Reallybigtim]

You should find a wingbar to match that chain guard then give your silverking frame to me!
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I had this chainguard on my wingbars. But I don't own anymore wingbars.

I dunno if you mentioned above what those bars are, but they look spectacular on that frame! So WIIIIIIIIDE!

I agree, but it's kind of an optical illusion. My favorite Sting-Ray apes are 33" wide. These are only 29" wide, but they get there quickly and point almost straight backwards. And they pull back a whopping 14"! That's the reason for the 5" racer stem. Only a 9" net pullback. It's a cool look, and it does seem to work well on this long frame.

 

[Verrt]

I had this chainguard on my wingbars. But I don't own anymore wingbars.

You missed what I saw as the most important part of my message

...then give your silverking frame to me!

 

[Reallybigtim]

You missed what I saw as the most important part of my message

It's for sale. Everything's for sale!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Any progress on the build? Two weeks...

 

[Reallybigtim]

Any progress on the build? Two weeks...

I have completely lost interest in bikes right now. Focusing on selling stuff due to health issues.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

I have completely lost interest in bikes right now. Focusing on selling stuff due to health issues.

Sorry to hear that. It's not the coronavirus I hope?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Stay strong, brother

 

[el Diablo Guapo]

Hey, I saw you had been feelin' poorly, I just wanted to pipe up with a "hope ya get to feeling better soon"- and also to let you know your builds are inspirational to my (latest) builds

hope things improve soon

 

[RustyGold]

Hope you are feeling better, Tim .

 

[OddJob]

Hey Tim, hope your health is on the mend. We miss you here!

 

[léocwc]

hello Tim, i hope you are better my friend..

 

[Reallybigtim]

I am doing a little better. Thanks for all the well-wishes.