Black No.1

[bikebuilder]

I originally planned on doing more to the bike and having more black, but this is where it ended up. I put it together for the neighbors. The entire cost for the build was only $63. Even though it was a simple build, it was fun. I tried some things I hadn't done before like all of the gold designs, rope, and white chain. I really wanted to put some small hoop ear rings toward the top of the rear fender. I may try to get it back long enough to put them on and take another pic. For now I am calling it done as it is no longer in my possesion. I think the neighbors like it.

 

[beatcad]

i kinda like it.
i like the filigree on the rims, and the tire selection.
i really dig the chainring and cottered crank, pedals. heck. i like it all.
nice job.

 

[karfer67]

well done outlaw will be proud

 

[bikebuilder]

That's really funny. I just looked up Outlaw's "Black Wicked". viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7543&st=0&sk=t&sd=a#p77137 My neighbor wanted a bike similar to the one in The Wizzard of OZ. I think Outlaw's bike and this would get along fine.

 

[Skipton]

Wish I had neighbors like you :lol:
Bike looks great. Nice work!

 

[muddy]

classy

 

[Hula NZ]

Nice job, love the frame shape. did the rims and wheels fit ok, i had to bend my frame to heck and back to get the fats on. love the rope work, makes for an interesting lookwould love to learn how to pin stripe , good job looks great

 

[bikebuilder]

Thanks, The wheels and tires fit well. I used whitewalls I got from K-Mart. They said they were 2.125" wide on the tire, but I measured them at 1.78". Any wider would not have fit. There is less than 1/4 " clearance.

 

[roadmaster]

nice bike. i too am building up a "girl's" bike (early 60's hawthorne, for my wife) even though im getting a late start. raelly dig the art work on the rims. what brand was that bike by the way?

 

[Singlespeed92]

REALLY nice!!! :mrgreen:

 

[meezonweelz]

Nice! I like that you put that detail in the wheels.

 

[ej599]

Wow! What an awesome, classy bike! Great job.

 

[OUTLAW]

yep, i am happy. nice clean lines. yeah, Black Wicked would go good with her. great job.

Outlaw

 

[bikebuilder]

Thanks again for the comments.
The neighbors just told me they went for their first family bike ride the other day. I am glad to see it being used.

 

[herr_rudolf]

You've made an ordinairy girlsbike look like a million bucks... Great job man!

 

[Galtbacken]

Love those goldswirls on the wheels!

 

[N8NBOX]

really digging the swirlieys on the rims and extra cool points for being a good neighbor

 

[kram]

I really like how the line work on the wheels turned out. You need to post a good picture of the reupholstered seat, it is one of my favorite parts on this build.

 

[herr_rudolf]

You need to post a good picture of the reupholstered seat, it is one of my favorite parts on this build.

That's true!
The seat looks gorgious. I almost forgot...