**FINISHED** The Begining of my 26" BMX Santa Barbara Cruiser Build!

[Robertk]

Atomic Paul's 'Small Time Crook Bars' - Lack of knurling - just gonna go for it and hope they hold tight in the Rough Neck stem!
Yeah, took me a while to find the Todestriebs, so will let you know. My second choice were Araya 1.5's laced to a Suntour Coaster. Very lean and clean - which is the look I'm going for, but the H Plus Son rims have a bit of mystique and are less common, so went with them. Will post pics as soon as they arrive. Also using a 10mm SE headset spacer that mimics an old school nut from a threaded headset. Kind of cool.

 

[Bicycle808]

Yeah, i've seen those spacers.. i like those.
The unknurled bars will prolly be fine for laid-back cruiser....but they might slip if you try'n get "too rad"...
You can buy Todestriebs direct from H Plus, but they cost a pretty penny when you buy direct.... I'm a still get a set, though.

 

[Robertk]

Truvativ American bottom bracket converter installed allowing the use of 3 piece cranks. Project is coming along much slower than I would like. At least it's moving forward.

 

[Robertk]

H + Son Rims arrived. This Todestrieb model rim is highly polished. It also comes in black or polished gray. Now got to polish the front hub so it matches the rim.

 

[Robertk]

Grips are ready to go and should match the saddle nicely!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Good parts! This will be a cool build!

Luke.

 

[twister]

How's your build coming along?

 

[Robertk]

Build is coming along slowly. A few changes once again. Going to use a double bolt seat clamp instead of the Helix clamp for example. Currently working on building the wheels. Will post more pictures soon!

 

[Robertk]

 

[dezzie]

Ahh that's gorgeous, love shiny restos and quality bling added!

 

[Robertk]

thx Dezzie!

Looks like Rex has a website now! http://www.santabarbaracruisers.com/

 

[Bicycle808]

thx Dezzie!

Looks like Rex has a website now! http://www.santabarbaracruisers.com/

Finally! Your bike is coming along nicely, BTW....

 

[villageidiot]

thats a sweet bike. i love the dormant orange metallic color. all the little bits of gold and some light purple flake in it as well.

i did a set of moped wheels that color, with hand polished brass nipples (sore fingers) and black spokes, polished ribbed hubs with black pinstripes in the low spots of the ribs..... stunners.

 

[ADVHOG]

Awesome so far! Love the orange.

 

[Araya51]

I'm so hating right now.!!
Rob that cruiser is just so over the top my friend..
Big time props.!!
I can't imagen what it's going to look like with the wheels on it yet..

 

[Robertk]

thx all, yeah looking forward to finishing the wheels soon!

 

[spiffypipexray]

 

[Robertk]

As per usual this build has been an evolution. Finally got the wheels built!
I decided to tone down the build with less of a "Hey Look at Me!" style and changed the seat to a B-17 (using the other seat on my Elgin Klunker). Also removed the LANDING GEAR decals from the forks. Just need to purchase a bottom bracket and chain, then the build will be complete.

Removal of LANDING GEAR Decals




New Seat


Finished Wheels with new Michelins


More stealth than flash

 

[Bicycle808]

I like the changes, looks great.

 

[Robertk]

Thanks 808!