Chrome Molly

[Wildcat]

I had the guys at the shop true the wheels and I put it together this evening. I liked the gold components so I added my seat with the gold springs. It's ready for a test ride but we have been getting monsoon rains for a week straight with no end in sight this week.

 

[Wildcat]

Easiest bike to get back up the hill, so it stays upstairs ready to ride.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

That is a cool bike!

 

[Wildcat]

Thanks, now that the constant rain has let up I thought I could get some daily riding in. Now we have VOG, volcanic gases mixed with smoke and haze, not healthy to stay outdoors.

 

[Wildcat]

I finally got a ride in this morning. It rides just as I hoped, lightweight and gearing good.

 

[Swampthing]

Nice!
It looks like a fun bike

 

[Wildcat]

I changed it up again. I like the SRAM 2 speed auto so that set of blue wheels was added. Also a 39 tooth chain wheel to take advantage of the 2 speeds. I liked the gold, but need the two speeds.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Blue and chrome ALWAYS work. Epic choice

 

[Wildcat]

I went for a ride but the seat wouldn't tighten up. It's got a crack on the fitting where the bolt goes through. It looks like the weld broke.

Should I get it brazed or welded? I'm not sure about chromoly.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Can you grind those seat post bolt dongles off and use a blue anodized clamp instead?

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Can you grind those seat post bolt dongles off and use a blue anodized clamp instead?

FWIW, that was my first thought as well. Heat on chrome is not often a great thing. A blue ano clamp will also conceal all or at least most of the grinder work.

 

[Wildcat]

Not enough room for a clamp. Maybe I can make a wedge type seat stem from the parts I have, like the old AMF's had.

 

[toro1978]

Rat rod option - drill a hole in the seat tube and a hole in the seat post at the desired height (length). Secure with a bolt - like a fitness bench.
You could use two sets of holes - one longinally and one laterally which should eliminate any play.

Or extend the slot further down under the top tube and make a steel clamp out to wrap around the seat tube. This will allow you to remove the cracked seat post clamp alltogether.

 

[Wildcat]

The wedge idea isn't working out, all the wedges are too small in diameter.

To extend the slot downward might work, but it would have to go lower than the lug because there's not enough area on the lug for a collar.

I think the "drill a hole through it" idea is the best way to do it. One hole should do it because the post has no side to side play as it is. Maybe the hole should be through the lug so it can compress and not be that noticeable.

 

[Wildcat]

Done! Ready to hit the streets and trail. I drilled the hole just large enough for the bolt and tightened it enough so the lug is squeezing the post.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Watch your leg on that bolt, maybe an acorn nut for protection

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Watch your leg on that bolt, maybe an acorn nut for protection

I've used plastic Schrader valve caps on saddle rail clamp bolt ends.

 

[Wildcat]

I thought I might need to add a couple holes in the post for different heights but on my ride today it was just where I need it. The lower gear on the automatic hub really works well on inclines.

 

[Wildcat]

It's a small bolt so it might get sawed off or I could add on a couple more nuts.

 

[Wildcat]

Upgrade to make it my main rider as I plan to do a lot more riding. I used 57mm rims and SA 2 speed w coaster. The 2.125 tires fit nicely on those rims. The test ride in the neighborhood was good. A low and normal gear setup. I'm going for a good ride tomorrow morning.