Fat & Sassy

[herku1004]

Re: Frame Build

Hey Uncle! I like this bike of yours. Especially how the the frame "hugs" a part of the wheel. Magnificent. I was wondering, what is the frame tubing? (what kind of metal?)

Also how much do you expect to have spent in the end of the project?
If you were to sell it, how much would it be?

I'm not intrested in buying or anything, I just want some sort of apprx. value of a bike of this kind of bike...
I'd love it if you answered.

Oh and, how are you planning to hold the rear wheel?

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

Thanks Lucas glad you like it so far.

Herku the tubing is 1 1/2'' 16 gauge.
Its according to how much I spend on parts. The actual frame is about $50 counting sanding disks, wire ,tubing ,and paint.
I don't sell them usually. I would think if you had a custom frame built it would run it the $2000 range...maybe a little less,
according to who builds it.
I will design the rear triangle in a while. Got a few things to do today. Keep watching and all your questions will be answered.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Re: Frame Build

No problem. After seeing this frame so far, it makes me want to invest in a pipe bender 8)

 

[deven_science]

Re: Frame Build

Thanks Lucas glad you like it so far.

Herku the tubing is 1 1/2'' 16 gauge.
Its according to how much I spend on parts. The actual frame is about $50 counting sanding disks, wire ,tubing ,and paint.
I don't sell them usually. I would think if you had a custom frame built it would run it the $2000 range...maybe a little less,
according to who builds it.
I will design the rear triangle in a while. Got a few things to do today. Keep watching and all your questions will be answered.

Shoot, I can't sell my bikes for $400. People around here just don't seem to have the money to spend. Of course, it only occurs to me now that maybe my bikes just aren't cool enough.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

Lucas, they aren't too expensive if you catch them with a 20% coupon at Harbor freight. With a
little tubing and a dream you can build a pretty good frame in no time.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

Deven its not that. The economy is pretty tight right now. I like your builds. Part of it is you kinda
have to get established some too.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Re: Frame Build

Lucas, they aren't too expensive if you catch them with a 20% coupon at Harbor freight. With a
little tubing and a dream you can build a pretty good frame in no time.

Yeah, they're good on their prices. I love harbor freight. I buy a lot of tools from there, and that's where ill get one once I get the money :wink:

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: Frame Build

oh! oh! oh! I like this one a lot.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

Glad you like it. Maybe it will look good....I hope :shock:

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Re: Frame Build

Of course it will! It is an Uncle Stretch build! 8)

Luke.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

Thats funny Luke ...I mess them up too. I have cut up several that didn't look right.

Ok I kinda figured out the chain stay....Still thinking on the seat stay... I will figure it out.

 

[deven_science]

Re: Frame Build

Thats funny Luke ...I mess them up too. I have cut up several that didn't look right.

Ok I kinda figured out the chain stay....Still thinking on the seat stay... I will figure it out.

Dang, wouldn't have gone that way, but I like it better than anything I thought of. It might make the seat stays even trickier, though. Hmm...

 

[Bigdaddy772]

Re: Frame Build

You can't beat that JD2!! Like where your headed US!!


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[LukeTheJoker]

Re: Frame Build

I like that chain stay! Will it end up needing a brace from the top or is it strong enough on it's own? It's kinda like the chain stay on "Wimpy's" Lowlife Limo... 8)

Luke.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

Yeah Deven, I would normally just use straight from the top and bottom, But Sensor is doing cool
curved stays. I couldn't copy his , but it made me try something a little different and I already had
the Ol jd2 drug out and bolted to my driveway. The top will take a little thinking , but I'm like a guy
in prison....nothing but time.

Yeah Big Daddy its coming in handy. Glad your liking it so far

Luke it has to have a top seat stay. The bottom won't be anywhere near strong enough by itself.

 

[RichL]

Re: Frame Build

Pretty cool design so far. Can't wait to see the rest.

Rich

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

Yeah Peatbog it might look interesting. Gonna be different anyway.

Rich if I can get the top stays to look right then it should be a pretty neat build.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Re: Frame Build

Still thinking on the seat stay... I will figure it out.

Ohhhh do you have to add seat stays? That looks so cool as is.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: Frame Build

There is no way that could be made to hold like it is. Its welded into that tubing and there isn't enough
strength to make it work. The surprise comes tomorrow. If it works it will be really cool . If not then it will
be just another tube with a little bend to the top of what is there.

 

[sensor]

Re: Frame Build

Thanks for the credit UncleStretch but I'm far from the first person who bent some stays. I have some ideas of where to go with yours but haven't hit on the exact combo that would look good yet. Besides, you'll probably beat me to it anyhow. Man, your taking time away from when I should be working just so I can check these for updates! Oh well, It's worth it. :mrgreen: