Fat Fink II - Bye Bye Fatty
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Re: Fat Fink II - RIDES AGAIN - 2 Foot Apes
Very cool - glad this one was in better shape than your first. It seems like they got their act together a lot more with this "second batch".
BTW - all Electra comfort seats squeak. Ridiculous, but true. Take it off and lightly grease every spot that touches anything else. I've had to do that with all of mine (I think I have 7 Electras), and with normal riding, it'll keep away the squeaks for at least a year or so.
Very cool - glad this one was in better shape than your first. It seems like they got their act together a lot more with this "second batch".
BTW - all Electra comfort seats squeak. Ridiculous, but true. Take it off and lightly grease every spot that touches anything else. I've had to do that with all of mine (I think I have 7 Electras), and with normal riding, it'll keep away the squeaks for at least a year or so.
Re: Fat Fink II - RIDES AGAIN - 2 Foot Apes
What length crank arms do you have on that 32T crank set?
kingfish254 said:I thought I was going to be able to let this was sit around, but I should have known better. It was stinking up the office, so I took it home.
They definitely have more grease in the second wave Beasts, but I still wiped it out and re-greased everything myself.
I put the 32T crank on and it made a big difference. I don't think I will bother with the rear cog.
I put my 24" apehanger on this and I love them on here!!!! I have the Rat Fink seat up about 3 inches higher than I need, so I can't touch the ground at a stop without stepping off the seat. But the ride at this height is perfect leg extension and perfect height for the apes too. The Rat Fink seat is super comfy, but man does it squeak and squeal.
There was still some daylight left so I threw on some lights and went for a photo ride. Here you go.
What length crank arms do you have on that 32T crank set?
Re: Fat Fink II - RIDES AGAIN - 2 Foot Apes
I can't remember, but they were the same length as the stock ones.
H&E, Thanks for the squeaky seat tips and info.
I can't remember, but they were the same length as the stock ones.
H&E, Thanks for the squeaky seat tips and info.
Re: Fat Fink II - RIDES AGAIN - 2 Foot Apes
The weather was perfect today, so I sprayed the seat parts with lithium grease and went for a ride.
Fat Fink II is definitely a fan with the tourists. One wanted to take a photo, so I got her to use my camera as well.
This is the sweet Columbia in the background
Went down to River Street. It was fun riding it down the cobblestone ramp.
I wonder if the bike fell in if the tires would let it float?
WWII Memorial
The weather was perfect today, so I sprayed the seat parts with lithium grease and went for a ride.
Fat Fink II is definitely a fan with the tourists. One wanted to take a photo, so I got her to use my camera as well.
This is the sweet Columbia in the background
Went down to River Street. It was fun riding it down the cobblestone ramp.
I wonder if the bike fell in if the tires would let it float?
WWII Memorial
Re: Fat Fink II - RIDES AGAIN - 2 Foot Apes
It was a perfect day for a ride. I probably won't do anything more to Fat Fink until after BO8. I plan to paint the rims orange at some point and probably get an orange chain. I also have some RF stickers and such that will go on at some point. I would also like to do some "MO FATTA MO BETTA" tire lettering.
It was a perfect day for a ride. I probably won't do anything more to Fat Fink until after BO8. I plan to paint the rims orange at some point and probably get an orange chain. I also have some RF stickers and such that will go on at some point. I would also like to do some "MO FATTA MO BETTA" tire lettering.
Re: Fat Fink II - RIDES AGAIN - 2 Foot Apes
Luke.
That would be the perfect finishing touch! :wink:kingfish254 said:
Luke.
Re: Fat Fink II - RIDES AGAIN - 2 Foot Apes
Not much chance of that. It's an Electra Rat Fink saddle.
rickpaulos said:
Not much chance of that. It's an Electra Rat Fink saddle.
Re: Fat Fink II gets some culture Sidewalk Chalk Arts Festival
VERY PIC HEAVY
This past Saturday the art college (SCAD) held their annual Sidewalk Arts Festival where the students get one or more sidewalk squares in Forsyth Park and some sidewalk chalk. It was a gorgeous day so I took Fat Fink II down to the park (5 blocks) to get some culture. It's pretty amazing what some of these kids do.
Came across this giant of a man and he just had to try out a bike that was "just his size". He had a blast with it and his wife and daughter where snapping up photos and laughing. Look how normal FFII looks next to him!
Another Beast
This Time Mag was amazing. A bunch of alumni did this at a crisscross intersection. The face is a mix of 6 or so Men of the Years.
Check out how tiny this little dog is! The owners tried to place him in the wheel like he was a hamster.
Cardboard furniture
Nothing beats so good ole C&H
It's not a flying eyeball but close enough for a Fink
One of my favorites
This one was very cool too
Gangnam Style
Some inspriation for FireWing
I probably posted most of the photos, but here is the slideshow link
:arrow: http://s914.photobucket.com/user/kingfi ... Art%202013
VERY PIC HEAVY
This past Saturday the art college (SCAD) held their annual Sidewalk Arts Festival where the students get one or more sidewalk squares in Forsyth Park and some sidewalk chalk. It was a gorgeous day so I took Fat Fink II down to the park (5 blocks) to get some culture. It's pretty amazing what some of these kids do.
Came across this giant of a man and he just had to try out a bike that was "just his size". He had a blast with it and his wife and daughter where snapping up photos and laughing. Look how normal FFII looks next to him!
Another Beast
This Time Mag was amazing. A bunch of alumni did this at a crisscross intersection. The face is a mix of 6 or so Men of the Years.
Check out how tiny this little dog is! The owners tried to place him in the wheel like he was a hamster.
Cardboard furniture
Nothing beats so good ole C&H
It's not a flying eyeball but close enough for a Fink
One of my favorites
This one was very cool too
Gangnam Style
Some inspriation for FireWing
I probably posted most of the photos, but here is the slideshow link
:arrow: http://s914.photobucket.com/user/kingfi ... Art%202013
Rat Rod
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Re: Fat Fink II gets some culture Sidewalk Chalk Arts Festival
It's amazing just how much attention these bikes draw.
The sad part is that after having one for about a month now....the wheels seem normal to me. :lol:
It's amazing just how much attention these bikes draw.
The sad part is that after having one for about a month now....the wheels seem normal to me. :lol:
Re: Fat Fink II gets some culture Sidewalk Chalk Arts Festival
And how the 26 x 2.125 "fat" beach cruiser tires on most of my other bikes look like scrawny, skinny roadie tires now! :shock: :?
Rat Rod said:
And how the 26 x 2.125 "fat" beach cruiser tires on most of my other bikes look like scrawny, skinny roadie tires now! :shock: :?
Re: Fat Fink II gets some culture Sidewalk Chalk Arts Festival
They should change the name of Thick Bricks to Skinny Mortars.
They should change the name of Thick Bricks to Skinny Mortars.
Re: Fat Fink II gets some culture Sidewalk Chalk Arts Festival
Kingfish, good to see a real report on the Wally-gooser fat bike. The cross threaded BB and no grease doesn't surprise me.
We get brand new bikes from big box stores brought to our shop every week with issues like this.
Nice to see our fellow fat bruthas are getting the love with this new category on RRB!
Kingfish, good to see a real report on the Wally-gooser fat bike. The cross threaded BB and no grease doesn't surprise me.
We get brand new bikes from big box stores brought to our shop every week with issues like this.
Nice to see our fellow fat bruthas are getting the love with this new category on RRB!
Re: Fat Fink II - 05/11 another Savannah Ride
Took a break from FireWIng on Saturday and took Fat Fink II out for a ride since the weather was so nice.
One of many tourists that I have let ride or take photos on FFII
Took a break from FireWIng on Saturday and took Fat Fink II out for a ride since the weather was so nice.
One of many tourists that I have let ride or take photos on FFII
