Banana Peeler

[Tommy Atoms]

At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to get into a build-off this summer but after getting started I was glad I did. I wanted to build a bike for everyday type riding instead of another freakbike that was only good for short rides. I love the feel of a lowrider and Im most comfortable sitting straight up anyway so a burrito style was my direction. I got lucky that a neighbor was having a yard sale and I picked up a great candidate to start with, a JC Penny lightweight 3 speed that looked like it had barely been around the block. Its no longer a lightweight but that extra weight gives it good cruising momentum once you get it up to speed. This banana peels down the road at 9 feet long and It rides like a caddy. I even rode it in a 4th of July parade unfinished and everybody seemed to love it. I think I'll be keeping this one for a long time. Please use my first picture as my voting entry. Enjoy.




Starting point.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool build, really like it!
Love your chosen pic, highlights the lines of the bike nicely!

Luke.

 

[raggedjim]

Awesome transformation! Great job, Rg

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Very nice! You always do great work.

 

[2dawgs]

In true TA fashion; stunning design. This build kicks major posterior.

 

[fordsnake]

As my mom would say, "Ah Sookie Sookie Now." An amazing job Tommy.

 

[irzouts]

Too high for a burrito but it's a cool limo.
Great job !

 

[Jake Sensi]

Great man.

 

[MrLeghorn]

Long, low and very cool bike.

 

[Funkme]

Stretched limo/burrito,interesting concept,laid back style riding...

 

[kingfish254]

Great build Tommy! You make this stuff look so easy!

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Thanks everybody. Itll be nice to look at some of your builds now that were all done.

 

[white_cross]

Nice job on the frame fabrication turned out really nice.