Abner DONE!

[BobbyStillz]

I'm wondering if anyone sees a problem with this?

View attachment 242675

It will likely buckle in the middle. The brake arm will pull down and back (orange). The strap will want to follow the pull (blue). The opposing force will probably buckle somewhere in the middle (green).

You could add a standard strap, and keep the curved one as decorative, or you'll need to shorten it quite a bit.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Correct!!!

The curved strap is just a little jewelry for looks. I made a primary strap to take the load and disguised as much as possible with paint to match the frame. Unless you look at it directly it does a pretty good job.

From a distance it is hardly noticeable.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Got Abner out and ready for a photo shoot this evening so I took a couple of pics of the brake strap.

It's a small thing that will probably go unnoticed but it was fun to do.

 

[hbn]

Beautiful symmetry with the fender stay And that little tail at the rear is a nice twist. Is it decoration only? Looks like it has some purpose, that has been forgotten on most bikes.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Beautiful symmetry with the fender stay And that little tail at the rear is a nice twist. Is it decoration only? Looks like it has some purpose, that has been forgotten on most bikes.

Thanks!

That is the drop stand clip. It holds the stand up in the riding position.

Sorry for the bad picture. It was all I could find.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

looks fantastic.

 

[idiotboy]

every single detail of this bike is awesome

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks y'all!
_______________________________________________________

I got my daughter to help with the photos yesterday.

We gave them a quick look last night but between work today and a jazz gig this evening I won't have time for vetting them until late tomorrow at the earliest.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Here's a teaser!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

This is for you @OddJob live from Back Forty last night.


Normally the band is on a stage outside but because of the heat we played in the tap room inside.

 

[OddJob]

Thanks for the sound clip, Jim! Tap rooms aren't known as great 'listening rooms' but this sounds pretty good. Solid rhythm section!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

is that considered^^^ jazz? Cuz if it is, I find that very pleasing. And I've never enjoyed jazz.

 

[OddJob]

Ian, that is one of the all-time jazz standards, "Take the A Train" , most notably made famous by Duke Ellington and his orchestra; but played by many of the greats throughout jazz history. Featuring improvisation by the members each taking a solo, something that is made up on the spot not read from a musical chart. And yes, nice pleasing sound from this group!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Thank you for that education!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks y'all.
@OddJob the room is ok for sound but believe it or not the outside stage has a great sound. As you know that is not typical but the location (with a couple of brick walls close by) is surprisingly good. Naturally I thought of you with 'jazz at the back forty'!
@ifitsfreeitsforme I'm glad you found our jazz pleasing!!! We also do some of the other types of jazz that you would probably feel more comfortable not enjoying.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Here's a couple more shots that won't make the final cut for obvious reasons.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Stunning. Very well done!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks @Shrunken_Head_Pedaler !



I've narrowed the pile-o-pictures down to a couple dozen but my final pic will have to wait till tomorrow. I've got an out of town gig tonight so I'm getting ready to leave for the rest of the day.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I'm down to my top three pictures that will go in the finished thread.

A

B

C

At this point I believe that I have the 'voting picture' chosen, but I'm going to give it another day to settle in (just to see if I change my mind).

 

[Captain Awesome]

I'm down to my top three pictures that will go in the finished thread.

AView attachment 243483
B
View attachment 243484
C
View attachment 243485

At this point I believe that I have the 'voting picture' chosen, but I'm going to give it another day to settle in (just to see if I change my mind).

All great but B is my favorite. It’s warm and inviting if that makes sense