Countdown to build off 18

[kingfish254]

 

[BobbyStillz]

Se7ven days to go, and I'm over here waiting for parts and the start of this build-off...

 

[SwissGuy]

6th place
6 days to go

I really like the third bike, especially the fenders. Which BO was that? I seem to not recall that build...

 

[The Renaissance Man]

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6th place
6 days to go

For the people concerned about not having enough time, the red Columbia ^ was started in August with less than one week left in the build off that year. I even made the tank from scratch within that short time frame. Three months should be plenty in most cases.

HERE is the build thread.

 

[ingola]

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I really like the third bike, especially the fenders. Which BO was that? I seem to not recall that build...

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/c-c-m-configuration-change-management.108742/

 

[LeMad Hatter]

I will vote for any build done by a full time working employee. I entered last years build and had to do something every day on the bike to get it done. My wife is way cool about me doing the build off’s, but did mention that it was taxing on our relationship, due to not spending much time together. Builders with already dialed in plans, and ones with plenty of free time will do well this build. I predict less entries and more DNF’s. I’ll be sitting by and watching the action.

Last year I was working 50+ hours a week during the build off until the last few weeks. It was tight, but I got her done. Definitely wouldn't have finished such an ambitious project last year with the 90 day build time

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Last year I was working 50+ hours a week during the build off until the last few weeks. It was tight, but I got her done. Definitely wouldn't have finished such an ambitious project last year with the 90 day build time

Same. I squeaked by. Luckily I didn’t need to do any painting on the bike. Just time to build a tank and paint it. Maybe the timeline will keep the bikes ratty.

 

[ingola]

5 days

 

[us56456712]

I still can’t use my right hand from the finger fusion. Not only that it’s been below freezing at night with daytime highs mostly in the 30s. There is about 25% snow pack covering the woods and the trails are covered in compacted snow ice. It’s windy so the waves will break up the lake slush ice. That might be gone tomorrow. I can only do a half hour of yard work as the wind gets to you. You dress for winter and yard work makes you too hot. A medium and light jacket, flannel lined hat with earmuffs, work gloves. Flannel lined pants and rubber boots with felt packs are good for a half hour of light outside work. Obviously I’ll just poke away on bike builds. First thing is to collect the parts, which I haven’t even inventoried yet. There scattered and mixed, chaos and entropy.

 

[us56456712]

I still can’t use my right hand from the finger fusion. Not only that it’s been below freezing at night with daytime highs mostly in the 30s. There is about 25% snow pack covering the woods and the trails are covered in compacted snow ice. It’s windy so the waves will break up the lake slush ice. That might be gone tomorrow. I can only do a half hour of yard work as the wind gets to you. You dress for winter and yard work makes you too hot. A medium and light jacket, flannel lined hat with earmuffs, work gloves. Flannel lined pants and rubber boots with felt packs are good for a half hour of light outside work. Obviously I’ll just poke away on bike builds. First thing is to collect the parts, which I haven’t even inventoried yet. There scattered and mixed, chaos and entropy.View attachment 229165

The ice got busted up and blown off late yesterday and overnight. It’s calm now. Still below freezing this morning.

 

[ingola]

The ice got busted up and blown off late yesterday and overnight. It’s calm now. Still below freezing this morning.View attachment 229203

We had a cold morning here to

 

[ingola]

4 says!!!

 

[kingfish254]

4 Days To Go

 

[ingola]

3 days almost there

 

[ingola]

 

[SwissGuy]

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3 days almost there

A lot of @kingfish254 in there...

 

[Fv2]

9 th place bikes (hopefully) View attachment 228828View attachment 228829View attachment 228830View attachment 228831View attachment 228832View attachment 228833View attachment 228834

I thought Ratillac got 8th... My memory sucks anyway.

 

[ingola]

I thought Ratillac got 8th... My memory sucks anyway.

9 th actually night shift

 

[LeMad Hatter]

The weather is too nice to stay cooped up in my house today. All the voices are screaming "Do it! Get started on your build!" So I went for a ride to shut them up

 

[metalchewy]

The weather is too nice to stay cooped up in my house today. All the voices are screaming "Do it! Get started on your build!" So I went for a ride to shut them upView attachment 229351

Ive been fighting tearing down that stretched RM doublebar of mine to parts as well. As some of the parts for the shelby have arrived it makes me want to put it together and test fit it to a roller.. Luckily I haven't decided on a fork or seat yet so I just look at it as I walk by.

Lots of undecided details as of yet.

Waiting to hear Jake say "GET TO BUILDING!" and get to building.