BarrelBanana Lowrider - still in (ab)use

[SwissGuy]

Not much progress: ordered a new crankset (the one on hand didn't fit), calculated the correct spoke length and checked that I have them in my parts bin.
So wheel building will be next on the list.

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[assa9]

sweet build i am digging the innovative seat.

 

[SwissGuy]

Ready, Set, Go!

And about one and a half hour later:

Now it needs to be trued. I'll leave that to a pro....

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[The Renaissance Man]

If you laced that, I think you're probably qualified to true it! Cool pattern.

 

[SwissGuy]

Lacing is a piece of cake with the right tutorial. But for proper truing I lack experience and a truing stand.

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[SwissGuy]

This afternoon I brought the wheel to my trusted bicycle shop for truing. Should be ready for pickup by monday evening after work.
Meanwhile I got news that the new crankset I ordered should arrive tomorrow.

 

[SwissGuy]

Tonight I tried to get rid of the bottom bracket, but one of the bearing cups puts up a fight, so I have to think of more drastic measures...
"If brute forces doesn't work, use more brute force"

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[SwissGuy]

Vice plus WD40 wins over bearing cup...

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[SwissGuy]

And for putting in the new ... bottom bracket I just fabbed my own tool from scrap of plywood (said I'm a woodworm):

Works like a charm:

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[SwissGuy]

Another win to score: Dremel, knife and screwdriver vs. plastic coating on crankset:
before

after

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[LukeTheJoker]

You are doing some cool stuff!
The tool you made for installing the bottom bracket is great!

Luke.

 

[SwissGuy]

You are doing some cool stuff!
The tool you made for installing the bottom bracket is great!

Luke.

Thanks. I like to do some McGyverism sometimes

 

[LukeTheJoker]

The tool you made for installing the bottom bracket is great!

Thanks. I like to do some McGyverism sometimes

You should add it to this thread: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/hand-made-tools-and-cheap-secrets.66189/



Luke.

 

[SwissGuy]

You should add it to this thread: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/hand-made-tools-and-cheap-secrets.66189/



Luke.

Done! Didn't know that thread, but it's on my watch list now.

 

[SwissGuy]

Getting closer to a first ride. Still waiting for the trued rear wheel. But freshly sourced bottom bracket is in and cranks are mounted.

Parts box is almost empty...

Next on the list: lights...

 

[LukeTheJoker]

One of a kind!

Luke.

 

[SwissGuy]

Today I got the rear wheel back from the shop, bought some fresh inner tubes and was finally able to mount proper wheels to the lowrider. One of the chains in the parts box was a fit, so I have a roller now!
At the moment it's still a singlespeed but I was able to ride it once around the house in between two rain showers. It's fairly uncomfortable and the steering needs some practice, but hey, it's meant for fun and not as daily rider...

The to do list says:
-chain tensioners
-lights
-shifter cable
-grips
-...
-...
-...
-fine tuning

 

[kingfish254]

Gotta have fun man!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Fun is good!

Luke.

 

[SwissGuy]

Teaser on the taillight....
(yes, that's again some Ikea hardware, I'm throwing into the mix)

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