Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Am I just messing up a good thing????
Am I just messing up a good thing????
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Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Just my .02 worth. Stick with the 24's. 8) :mrgreen:
Just my .02 worth. Stick with the 24's. 8) :mrgreen:
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Plus 1pick said:
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Yeah, same here...in my honest opinion it looks weird with a 20' in back :wink:KOTA said:
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
i am gonna go a bit different and say i like the fat 20" wheel tire combo. just because it is different and adds a tough edge to the look of the bike.
i am gonna go a bit different and say i like the fat 20" wheel tire combo. just because it is different and adds a tough edge to the look of the bike.
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
I think you've had enough.
:?kingfish254 said:
I think you've had enough.
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
ya the fat 20's are strangely cool for some reason... :roll:
karfer67 said:
ya the fat 20's are strangely cool for some reason... :roll:
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
My SECOND choice....I really dislike the wheel in front being larger than the rear, on a bike (just my opinion). The TWO 20" look good, but you'll have to change the cranks to shorter ones.karfer67 said:
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
hey kota not like any of US have not had to do that to our own bikes
and i agree on the beer you should call the bike relapse :lol:
hey kota not like any of US have not had to do that to our own bikes
and i agree on the beer you should call the bike relapse :lol:
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Maybe I have had too much and went over the edge.
Someone sent me a link to www'retro-rollers.com and I started looking around. I think it is more international forum members, but it was kinda cool to see some of their ideas. They call muscle bikes dragsters and there where quite a few small rear wheel rides that looked pretty sharp.
I don't dislike the look, but I agree that it just isn't right on this bike.
The dual 20's with a short crank is definitely an option. There is enough room under the board that I could fabricate a cooler.
One combo I didn't try was big rear and small front, but again, I just don't think that works on this build. The bike is supposed to be more of a cruiser to head on a BEER RUN, rather than a getaway bike to try and outrun the po-po trying to give me a BUI. 8)
But, I think all in all, I need to back off and take it back to the 24's.
Thanks for being my AA Sponsor on this build. :lol: :lol:
Maybe I have had too much and went over the edge.
Someone sent me a link to www'retro-rollers.com and I started looking around. I think it is more international forum members, but it was kinda cool to see some of their ideas. They call muscle bikes dragsters and there where quite a few small rear wheel rides that looked pretty sharp.
I don't dislike the look, but I agree that it just isn't right on this bike.
The dual 20's with a short crank is definitely an option. There is enough room under the board that I could fabricate a cooler.
One combo I didn't try was big rear and small front, but again, I just don't think that works on this build. The bike is supposed to be more of a cruiser to head on a BEER RUN, rather than a getaway bike to try and outrun the po-po trying to give me a BUI. 8)
But, I think all in all, I need to back off and take it back to the 24's.
Thanks for being my AA Sponsor on this build. :lol: :lol:
yoothgeye
I build stuff.
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Needs 29ers at about 4" wide. Or a rear 24" and a front 10.5 scooter tire.
Needs 29ers at about 4" wide. Or a rear 24" and a front 10.5 scooter tire.
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Hey Kingfish,
I'm glad to hear your going back to slightly less radical tire combo.
I thought you might fall off the back :lol:
Maybe painting the wheels or some odd ball 24 tires, or maybe beer label spoke cards.
Of course I'm kinda liking the idea of wide 29ers.
Good luck!
Hey Kingfish,
I'm glad to hear your going back to slightly less radical tire combo.
I thought you might fall off the back :lol:
Maybe painting the wheels or some odd ball 24 tires, or maybe beer label spoke cards.
yoothgeye said:Needs 29ers at about 4" wide. Or a rear 24" and a front 10.5 scooter tire.
Of course I'm kinda liking the idea of wide 29ers.
Good luck!
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
I'd say either 24" on both with the red handlebars, or 20" on both (shorter crank) and apehangers ( you can go ahead and send the clubman bars to me, I'm in Georgia, shipping won't be much OR I'm headed to Tybee over Labor Day, I'll just swing by and grab 'em :mrgreen: )
HAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! I totally love this bike, whimsical, inventive and thirst quenching!
Cheers,
Dr. T
I'd say either 24" on both with the red handlebars, or 20" on both (shorter crank) and apehangers ( you can go ahead and send the clubman bars to me, I'm in Georgia, shipping won't be much OR I'm headed to Tybee over Labor Day, I'll just swing by and grab 'em :mrgreen: )
HAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! I totally love this bike, whimsical, inventive and thirst quenching!
Cheers,
Dr. T
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Thanks for the additional feedback everyone.
I love 29ers too, but not with a skateboard seat. To be comfortable at a stop, you need the lower tires. The 24s are about perfect. The riding posture on the 20R-700cF combo felt pretty cool, as did the 20-20 setup.
I just don't think the 20-20 fits this build though. It reminds me of Pixie or an old Enduro bike. I'll save that idea for another build.
Tank, I think I will keep the clubman's for now. While this is my first rat build, it won't be my last. If you are going to be at Tybee for Labor Day, you should bring your bike and go on the Midnight Garden Ride with me on Sep 3rd (http://www.midnightgardenride.com/ ). First round is on me.
So, after thinking it through, I will revert back to what I had before this experiment. You never know until you try.
Thanks for the additional feedback everyone.
I love 29ers too, but not with a skateboard seat. To be comfortable at a stop, you need the lower tires. The 24s are about perfect. The riding posture on the 20R-700cF combo felt pretty cool, as did the 20-20 setup.
I just don't think the 20-20 fits this build though. It reminds me of Pixie or an old Enduro bike. I'll save that idea for another build.
Tank, I think I will keep the clubman's for now. While this is my first rat build, it won't be my last. If you are going to be at Tybee for Labor Day, you should bring your bike and go on the Midnight Garden Ride with me on Sep 3rd (http://www.midnightgardenride.com/ ). First round is on me.
So, after thinking it through, I will revert back to what I had before this experiment. You never know until you try.
Re: BEER RUN - Opinions wanted on wheel combos!!
Dr. T, the Savannah Craft Brew Festival is also going on labor day weekend. http://savannahcraftbrewfest.com/index
Dr. T, the Savannah Craft Brew Festival is also going on labor day weekend. http://savannahcraftbrewfest.com/index
Re: BEER RUN - Knock off hub caps made from SURPRISE beer cans
I mounted my knock off hub caps tonight. I wanted to share the way I mounted them, because I thought it was useful.
I took some rubberized wine corks and cut them down, then cut out the center.
Then I slid over the wheel nuts
Earlier I had epoxy some 3/4 threaded pvc unions to my old pull tab beer can tops.
I just screwed the union onto the wine corks.
I also uses the copeer plated strapping on my coaster brack strap and covered the coaster brake bar with a White Rascal beer can.
The 24" are back on the bike, as are the red reverse bull bars. If I would have had a set of apes to play around with, I may have tried out the 20-20 wheelset more.
I mounted my knock off hub caps tonight. I wanted to share the way I mounted them, because I thought it was useful.
I took some rubberized wine corks and cut them down, then cut out the center.
Then I slid over the wheel nuts
Earlier I had epoxy some 3/4 threaded pvc unions to my old pull tab beer can tops.
I just screwed the union onto the wine corks.
I also uses the copeer plated strapping on my coaster brack strap and covered the coaster brake bar with a White Rascal beer can.
The 24" are back on the bike, as are the red reverse bull bars. If I would have had a set of apes to play around with, I may have tried out the 20-20 wheelset more.
Re: BEER RUN - Knock off hub caps made from SURPRISE beer cans
NOW YOU HAVE A THUMBS UP FROM MY SONS. SO YOU KNOW YA BIKE IS KOOL EVEN MORE NOW!! DON'T GET A BIG HEAD. JUST..GET TA BUILDIN'!! PEACE
NOW YOU HAVE A THUMBS UP FROM MY SONS. SO YOU KNOW YA BIKE IS KOOL EVEN MORE NOW!! DON'T GET A BIG HEAD. JUST..GET TA BUILDIN'!! PEACE
Re: BEER RUN - Knock off hub caps made from SURPRISE beer cans
Jake, Tell them thanks. Are they Beer Drinkers or Hell Raisers? or both? - Cue up that lil' ol' band from Texas.
Jake Sensi said:
Jake, Tell them thanks. Are they Beer Drinkers or Hell Raisers? or both? - Cue up that lil' ol' band from Texas.
Re: BEER RUN - Knock off hub caps made from SURPRISE beer cans
I got a buzz ,just looking at it :shock:
I got a buzz ,just looking at it :shock:
Re: BEER RUN - Knock off hub caps made from SURPRISE beer cans
Jake, Tell them thanks. Are they Beer Drinkers or h*** Raisers? or both? - Cue up that lil' ol' band from Texas.[/quote]
H##@ RAISERS. THEY'RE TOO YOUNG TO DRINK. HOW ABOUT ZZ TOPS " I NEED YOU TONIGHT" SONG. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE. BILLY AND ANGUS BABY!! NOW YA TALKIN'...NOW GET TA BUILDIN'!! PEACE
Jake, Tell them thanks. Are they Beer Drinkers or h*** Raisers? or both? - Cue up that lil' ol' band from Texas.[/quote]
H##@ RAISERS. THEY'RE TOO YOUNG TO DRINK. HOW ABOUT ZZ TOPS " I NEED YOU TONIGHT" SONG. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE. BILLY AND ANGUS BABY!! NOW YA TALKIN'...NOW GET TA BUILDIN'!! PEACE
