der Rod Baron

[gowjobs]

Achtung! It's done! My WWI-themed take on a modern-day Monark.

Lest we forget, it started out as the frame from an abandoned Diamondback Voyager, and a Control Tech Leader fork with an obscenely short headtube that I grabbed for $70 from a bicycle co-op:

Trimmed the frame's headtube, seat tube and a bunch of cable fittings, cleaned up the frame and added new engine-turned tank panels. Wheels are DH-39's with freebie red cruiser tires.

Bars are Haro Slim Bars with the bottom chopped off. Pocketbike clip-on brackets hold 1" seatposts for use as machinegun/pursuit handlebars.

More pics:

BUILD THREAD: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/vi...k=t&sd=a&sid=0a30d1a0f46bb6045bdccd13b1bcce25

 

[Jake Sensi]

GREAT BUILD!! GREAT THEME!! HAVE A COLD ONE ON ME !! PEACE

 

[socratesjpt]

Good job

 

[gowjobs]

GREAT BUILD!! GREAT THEME!! HAVE A COLD ONE ON ME !! PEACE

I would have one, but I had to rush to take these pics at 7 this morning! I'm working all weekend to get a new product out the door on August 1st. I'll try to keep a browser window open to see all the great builds that are being finished this weekend.

 

[scott brownsey]

good job old school look with a hi tech look at same time :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[gowjobs]

The focus of this build was really to make it a solid rider. With that Leader fork and the 44/20T gearing, I can go for miles. I think the titanium seatpost I built might be a little stiff though - looking for something that transfers a little less vibration.

 

[bean]

Very nicely done!

 

[Kustom_G]

Dude, luckily i was following your thread, i still can't believe thats a new diamond back frame, i never would have guessed!!! i'll be searching for one of those frames! Congrats, it looks awesome! Great details.

 

[badmuller]

The baron always good for a themed bicycle, being red or rod you did a nice job too.

 

[gowjobs]

Dude, luckily i was following your thread, i still can't believe thats a new diamond back frame, i never would have guessed!!! i'll be searching for one of those frames! Congrats, it looks awesome! Great details.

"New" is relative, I guess. I think they were introduced about '98 and were made for three or four years. All the reviews I find online are really positive. Lots of "best bike I ever had" comments. I'd have to agree - this thing rides really nice.

 

[oxyjansen]

Check out my frame, as its relatively similar to yous! I like the raw alloy and curved frame for sure! Also, yours is a nice take on an MTB!

 

[texasbigjon]

another very cool theme bike! :mrgreen: everything works well together,and that fork is out of this world.

 

[oxyjansen]

Check out my frame, as its relatively similar to yous! I like the raw alloy and curved frame for sure! Also, yours is a nice take on an MTB!

The link would help, now wouldn't it! Duh!: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=43630

 

[gowjobs]

Check out my frame, as its relatively similar to yous! I like the raw alloy and curved frame for sure! Also, yours is a nice take on an MTB!

The link would help, now wouldn't it! Duh!: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=43630

That electra frame is a beauty! Like I said in your thread: we should start a club!

 

[ichi bike]

cool i like the raw aluminum and the forks are way awsome!!

 

[FatBoy]

Home run :!: What a great looking bike!

 

[herr_rudolf]

Very cool! Or as Herr Baron would say: Sehr Geil!
The bike really is subtle until you notice the nice and fun over the top details you came up with.
Good job!

 

[pickle]

great lookin bike. 8) so cool.

 

[gowjobs]

Thanks for the kind words, fellas! Took it on a short ride (about 12 miles) before work this morning. What a pleasure!

 

[2dawgs]

Kaiser Wilhelm would be proud. Great build.