aluminati v. 2.0

[sdframe]

I like bare aluminum frames: They look good whether they are raw, unpolished, or polished up nice and shiny. The big plus - no paint to chip or scratch!
When some Chinese outfit came out with a Schwinn Panther-style aluminum frame for motorization, I had to get one. I used as many aluminum parts as possible, and the result was this, my aluminati:

It's a nice smooth rider, and all it needs is an occasional wipe down to keep it looking good.



When a Monark Silver King frame and fork came up for sale on this very site, I knew I had to have a pedal-powered version of my beloved aluminati.

. . . and so this is the start of Aluminati v. 2.0. I intend it to be a nice, sweet rider, won't break any new ground with brilliant innovative work like some of you guys produce, but I'll be happy.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Cool!

 

[sdframe]

Off to the polisher for now.

 

[OddJob]

Great frame to start with SD!

 

[Funkme]

You cant beat that frame. Will be nice when she is all spit and polished.

 

[G-Matt]

Love that aluminati great job . Now with this SK you can't go wrong shine bright like diamond...


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[sdframe]

Back from the polisher.

I really like the original fork, and I have a Monark dual-spring, but I'm gonna do something different.

 

[hammer mechanic]

After a Wingbar, I like this SK frame best. Still looking for a fork for mine. Yours looks awesome.

 

[KOTA]

I did a women's SK in build off 3, for my wife, called "Silver Kween". I love those aluminum frames. There's no paint or chrome that can match the look of polished aluminum.....Yours looks great.

 

[sdframe]

Thanks for the positive comments. I dig the overall look of these frames, but this particular one has some small issues that annoy me, although nothing worth mentioning.

 

[sdframe]

Meh . . . this tire and original fork combination didn't work for me, mechanically or visually. Clearance problems and the graphic on the tire is butt ugly.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

No chance of scrubbing the logo off?

 

[sdframe]

Decided on a springer from a ladies' Spaceliner. I originally had it on my men's Spaceliner, but the moving part was scary-close to the plastic headlight unit.

 

[sdframe]

No chance of scrubbing the logo off?

Not even with acetone!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Not even with acetone!

Light sandpaper?

 

[sdframe]

I'll be happy with this fork. I like its mechanical look, and it doesn't cover the original Montgomery Ward headbadge.

 

[sdframe]

I'll be using an alloy 3-speed wheel set off an Electra. Right now I'm swapping out the fat cream-colored tires for smaller black ones. I have a brown saddle and brown grips, so brick colored tires would look sweet, but I don't have any in my stash. We'll see how this evolves.

 

[sdframe]

Not even with acetone!

Thanks, Luke. I will try that when I find a use for the tires. Clearance was the big issue, too.

 

[ratrodz]

Following... cause I like silverkings! ! !

 

[sdframe]

I've been holding on to some parts which were waiting for the right bike to come along; a polished aluminum chain guard, stick shifter from a kid's muscle bike, brown leather Brooks saddle and a few other little detail items. Maybe tomorrow I'll have some time for assembly.