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Funny, I saw a couple like that available. It might make a better swim suit for someone.
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Faux Pedersen Ortho
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MazdaFlyer
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It was 4 degrees when I got up. I hauled the bike and some parts inside for rough fitting with my wife’s approval. The mock-up is one option. I also have a couple other wheelset options by switching some around on other bikes.
I think my next project relates to the seating accommodations. Think I know what a want to do, just need put ideas into action. A few 10 degree shots of mockup.
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I think my next project relates to the seating accommodations. Think I know what a want to do, just need put ideas into action. A few 10 degree shots of mockup.
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Those tires are cool.
what about a very long truss rod ?
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That sounds like an awesome idea!!!!
That might actually give it more of a Pedersen look. I have a bracket I could use.
I think I will concentrate on the seat/saddle first though.
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OK I put the seat on back burner and roughed out some truss rods. They are 5/16” x 36” CRS. I cut 5/16”-18NC threads on ends for mounting. The final mounting details are yet to be decided. A few shots...
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I think the truss need some angle somewhere, but where? At the top of the fork maybe...
If you could make a shot on profile with the whole bike, we could do some visual test with photoshop.
If you could make a shot on profile with the whole bike, we could do some visual test with photoshop.
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Thought I had a bracket that would work at top for mounting but no go. I plan to work out the top end mounting over the next couple of days. That would determine possible profile. In looking at the www.pedersenbicycles.com page the rods/tubes appear to be straight, just angled geometry connections.
I appreciate your truss rod suggestion as they do help emulate the “Pedersen” profile geometry. I’m thinking that 3/8” rods might look better...might change the size.
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Love the trusses so far.
I think you may be right about 3/8" looking better.
As far as an upper bracket, do you have any old steer tube mounted light or reflector brackets? Right now the geometry looks a little off with the upper ends being so much farther away from the angle of the headtube. I think it will flow better if you can get the top ends of the trusses mounted closer to the steertube.
The idea is definitely a keeper though.
I think you may be right about 3/8" looking better.
As far as an upper bracket, do you have any old steer tube mounted light or reflector brackets? Right now the geometry looks a little off with the upper ends being so much farther away from the angle of the headtube. I think it will flow better if you can get the top ends of the trusses mounted closer to the steertube.
The idea is definitely a keeper though.
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I did a little work on the rod mounts today. Here are a few profile shots of the revised assembly.
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I tweaked the truss rods and mounting points this morning using stuff from garage. A U-bolt, square tubing (needs endcaps), and the nuts that I had. Drilling and filing...the bottom mounting bracket needs work or a bit more beef to tighten things up. Front axle isn’t long enough to do an axle mount.
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I like that.
Nice refinement and the geometry flows better at this angle and spacing from the headtube.
Nice refinement and the geometry flows better at this angle and spacing from the headtube.
Agreed. Truss rods seem like a good idea to me, but it looks strange to me being perfectly straight. Need to curve into the fork connection, or curve into the stem at the top of the head tube, rather than go straight up to the top of the stem.
I'm completely impressed, an proud that I did not use the word "totally." Well done!
The more I look at it, the more I like it.
I prefer the 1st image
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The straightness would be in-keeping with the Pedersen design geometry. A bend would help with some potential brake arm interference. A bend also requires some additional rod length. As it sits now all 36” is being used. It’s evolving...thanks for you input, it’s always welcome.
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