Atomic Zombie fans?

[bigredddaddy]

I've finished the frame on my "Hammerhead" bike, or trike actualy. This thing is baaaaaad! If you don't know, this is a modified MTB with two front wheels that steer with tierods and ball joints. I hope to have a riding mock-up this weekend. I haven't seen or heard anyone say anything about his stuff so I just wondered, if you havn't got the book; Bicycle Builders Bonanza, check it out, great stuff!

 

[Chainsaw]

Atomic Zombie ROCKS! Most of the self proclaimed FreakBikers on this board, know the site very well. In the past they have helped to sponsor some of YYZMEC's rides in Hamilton Beach, Ontario. I think Gotavan Dan's big wheeled bike got it's beginning from A.Z.'s tutorials. Most of the Freaks have "borrowed" a few ideas over the years. Lots to read and look at. I haven't got the book but I did win one of their C.D.s a couple of years ago on one of the Hamilton rides!

Looking forward to seeing your version of the Hammerhead! I especially am interested in your views of it's handling and riding capabilities!

P.M. me your address and I'll send you some FreakBike stickers! Cause you are a Freak whether you know it or not! :mrgreen:

Chainsaw

 

[PRAISE THE LOWERED]

I WAS JUST THINKING OF MAKING A 4 WHEEL BIKE THIS PAST WEEKEND. PUT 16'S IN THE FRONT AND 26'S IN THE REAR. GET IT LOOKIN T BUCKET

 

[Hugo]

I <3 Atomic Zombie. I've built a chopper with their upside-down-Y-frame mod and a copy of their Spincycle. And they've got some sweet recumbents, too.

Hugo

 

[bigredddaddy]

Brought the frame home from work, (they have nice flat work tables :roll: ) and just in time for a big snow storm! I'm gonna clean up the frame a bit and hose some primer on it so I can do a mock up. Nothing real fancy in store, some lights 'cuz this will be my way to work, I don't know if the final color will be red, green, or orange, and I'm thinking about a custom seat. Those are ball joints for a ATV ($20 ebay) and they are adjustable so I don't chew tires up. Each front wheel will have a brake and I'm DYING to see if I lock one up and pedal like mad if it won't do doughnuts :!:

 

[bigredddaddy]

I WAS JUST THINKING OF MAKING A 4 WHEEL BIKE THIS PAST WEEKEND. PUT 16'S IN THE FRONT AND 26'S IN THE REAR. GET IT LOOKIN T BUCKET

That's cool! I want to build a Model A roadster after I seen some Model T Quadracycles at a hocky game in Ft Wayne, they looked awsome and EXSPENSIVE to I bet!

 

[aka_locojoe]

I've always enjoyed the AZ website. Never made anything with his plans though.

I spotted this trike in a yard yesterday. Sorry for the poor pic.

 

[bigredddaddy]

Got the HH together after a few hours of wrenching and it's just about ready for a test ride and guess what? One of the stinkin' front rims doesn't fit :? I know the plans call for a matching set, and I've yet to find a pair that are the same, so the 3 26" MTB rims I have, 2 don't fit. Minor set back, I'm getting some rims from a dude at work so it'll ride soon!

 

[Chainsaw]

Been there and "not" done that. I can never find matching rims when I need them, but when I don't, they're all over the shop! I feel for ya.

 

[bigredddaddy]

Couldn't wait on people to come through so an axle swap put the thing on all threes last nite! it's a load of fun and a work in progress for sure, that's cool 'cuz I don't mind tinkering :mrgreen: BTW, I just got in 20 min ago from a ride, my hands where too cold or I'd still be out there :!: Going to "Other Bikes" to post it. Yup Chainsaw, hundreds of parts but not the one you need now :?