Diamondback street rod now JOSCAT'S CAFFEINACHRONISM RACER

[JOScatRATrod]

ok, dont have the right frame yet but probably will be a tall frame NOS cromo diamondback mtb stripped with lugs removed. here is some of what i have already

the 24" wheels with sachs 3-speed coaster brake hub and the sweet chainguard came off this super ugly 2nd hand kids bike bought for about $40. some interesting obscure italian made alloy rims too

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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the current plan is to have everything as raw, patina'd, polished metal and natural as possible, no paint to speak of. with a hand made stick shift under seat and a few non- bicycle brass and copper bits put to use.
I also have this seat brand new from india. don't like the pan shape but the springs are pretty mad. maybe a laminated wooden pan with upswept tail if i have time.

and these rims off my supersport harrier are quite a bit wider and more motorbike- looking for the Almost the Same Weight (!) as the alloy rims off the kontiki.

and some old Rudge handlebars for now- may find some cool motorcycle bars.

i may also use the rudge cranks but am reluctant to remove from their home on the rudge!

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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have just been offered a free bent GT-dyno aluminium Deuce cruiser frame, so might be able to bust out the levers and vice chocks and straighten her up for this build. we'll see

 

[N8NBOX]

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that is the coolest crank I have yet to see....let me know if you ever come across another one or feel like parting with that one

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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here is some more progress reports finally.. my computer is going banananas. I have a frame!

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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Here are my wider rims with new paint and clearcoat.. but they not very round so reluctant to use them

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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Here it is currently.. it rides so well! I am yet to strip the nice new paint off frame so we can see it rust bwahahaha. also i will do my utmost to fit cooler cranks, these dont like my chainguard. the rudge cranks were a no-go i'm afraid. my indian seat with the springs was too squashy, it bottoms out easily, man it must be designed for a really skinny person.

assembled to function

the decals stripped off for now

the chainguard mounting

another angle

 

[lobsterboyx]

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no offense to any diamondback buliders but before clicking on this thread i thought "theres no way to make a diamond back look good".

you have changed my opinion 10 fold.

 

[herr_rudolf]

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Frame looks good. I'm not a big fan of big sturdy forks though, but yours works very well with these fat tires. Great combination! Nice touch with the chainguard. Makes it more agressive.

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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funny thing is, i agree with you both! the vision for this bike could never have happened without vibes from this site.
cheers,
Joscat

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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hopefully today i get to use my friend's grinder and trim all the extra gear and brake cable ferrules and posts off

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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can anyone give me Sachs 3- spd coaster advice? is it supposed to make the puller chain push outward 1mm when you brake in top gear? I'm highly suspicious of these new planetry hubs

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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as apposed to the old ones, that is

 

[ExtraBlaze]

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Sweet bike.Looks like it can take a beating,too.I'd ride the crap outta that. :mrgreen:

What are thoose tires?

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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the tires are hoggy-G 24x3.45 by GGG bikes. I dislike the name of them very much

 

[ExtraBlaze]

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There extra sweet. :mrgreen:

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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yes very salt-flats slick

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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I have repositioned my shifter a 3rd time and will make it a foot operated pedal. pics soon

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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brass table lamp comonents put to use. i even made my own brass 'starfangled nut' jam washer and hammered it into the headtube, then used the threaded lamp stem tube as an anchor bolt for the brass top cap

 

[JOScatRATrod]

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The auckland harbour bridge protest on 24 may. thousands of ordinary citizens stormed the motorway on foot and bike when told by the transport minister they couldn't have a walk and cycleway from one side of the city to the other. auckland is on a very narrow part of the north island and the only practical way to get from one end of the country to the other is by the bridge!