Anybody sniffing BO 19 in the air?

[OddJob]

It's been a pretty nice Spring here in the BACK 40 so far. Our area of the North country didn't get much snow this winter, and the grass is greening up and the perenials are pushing up through the dirt.

Speaking of blooming, any ideas popping up in anybody's mind for tbeir builds in the annual RRB Build Off this year?

I plan to be in, this year with a bike model / style that I've never used previously. Looking forward to it!

 

[gowjobs]

I MAY try to get something together, but the bike project that I have lined up next is a pretty big project, and I'm not planning to do paint work myself on that one.

 

[Wildcat]

I've been conceptualizing (daydreaming) about a front wheel drive short wheelbase bike. 20" or 26" has yet to be decided. Then some kind of frame, a lot needs to be worked out. I'd also like to encase it in sheet metal with a lot of rivets like a WW2 fighter plane.

 

[kingfish254]

I have a mix of ideas, but haven't had time to look into my stash to decide which one to work on for BO19. This will be my 14th build off in a row.

 

[BobbyStillz]

I MAY get up to some Schwinnanigans as well.

 

[ingola]

Might be time to pull this CCM flyte out

 

[Pondo]

Most of my planning right now is for the MBBO. I will do something for BO 19. Maybe my tall bike or a gravel bike. I have a cool late ‘50s style custom I want to build so I may get into that. It’s going to be fun, for sure.

 

[dropstep]

I built a monark for my first build off, this rusty thing is my current plan. Strandie style most likely because I love my bmx bars

 

[BartRidesEternal]

I've been conceptualizing (daydreaming) about a front wheel drive short wheelbase bike. 20" or 26" has yet to be decided. Then some kind of frame, a lot needs to be worked out. I'd also like to encase it in sheet metal with a lot of rivets like a WW2 fighter plane.
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Front wheel drive?

Sorry, you said 'short wheelbase'

 

[Wildcat]

I tried to make one from leftover frames in 2007, but it was impossible to steer with the weight of the cranks forward of the front wheel along with sitting low. The ones in the pics you posted must have been difficult to ride, except there is less flop with the cranks behind the wheel. The pics don't show them being ridden.
I plan to have the head tube vertical and the seat sit higher. That should work better, but I won't know until I try it when I begin to build it. With the cranks ahead of the front wheel, the rear wheel can be right up to the front wheel, in theory.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

THAT'S what that smell is!!??
Thought it was Greeley there for a minute but the floral notes of WD40, spray paint, grinding metal & Phil Wood grease are a dead giveaway.

 

[metalchewy]

I'm still kicking around a few ideas. Saw this Marty Eden built custom bike from the early days that may be an inspiration for my build.

Have a lot of irons in the fire. Will have a late start, my daughter is graduating from vet school at the first of the month.

 

[kingfish254]

I'm still kicking around a few ideas. Saw this Marty Eden built custom bike from the early days that may be an inspiration for my build.
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Have a lot of irons in the fire. Will have a late start, my daughter is graduating from vet school at the first of the month.

Marty made some super creative bikes out of mostly conduit.
Congrats to your daughter.

 

[metalchewy]

Marty made some super creative bikes out of mostly conduit.

I got the opportunity to hang out with Marty in last weeks fun over at Mike Brittain's mom's place. Smart creative guys...

At the show, and after, we hung out and heard a lot of stories about the 00's custom bike scene.

Congrats to your daughter.

Thanks, she's put in a ton of hard work. We are so proud of her. She's wanted to be a vet since she was like 4.

 

[Skipton]

I can’t wait to get started… Got this Heavy Duti frame from @bikejunky aka my friend Tim…. I’m totally motivated and ready to actually spend some time building this one.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I have a mix of ideas, but haven't had time to look into my stash to decide which one to work on for BO19. This will be my 14th build off in a row.

I thought you were planning for another Elgin Twin Bar this year. Got something else up your sleeve?

 

[idiotboy]

I have a frame in the shed, and a pair of wheels but no real vision of what to do with it yet…

 

[GuitarlCarl]

I'm debating on tearing my Rockin' Rollfast build apart...
I'm also thinking I need to use these fenders...
Maybe get that Hank and that pink rim laced onto something.

 

[kingfish254]

I thought you were planning for another Elgin Twin Bar this year. Got something else up your sleeve?

I only build Elgin Twin Bars on the 5's. BO10, BO15, then BO20 next year.

 

[Skipton]

I'm debating on tearing my Rockin' Rollfast build apart...
I'm also thinking I need to use these fenders...
Maybe get that Hank and that pink rim laced onto something.View attachment 262426View attachment 262427View attachment 262428

Oh those FENDERS!! Love me a deep Monark fender!!