Good From Afar

[MattiThundrrr]

I got up early for this.
It snowed last night.
Eff it. I'm going back to bed.
This is a Matti build, you know what chaos to expect.

PS Name subject to change

 

[Reallybigtim]

I got up early for this.
It snowed last night.
Eff it. I'm going back to bed.
This is a Matti build, you know what chaos to expect.

PS Name subject to change
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That was my choice of beer for many years. Go for it!

 

[kingfish254]

Can't wait to see you turn a Moosehead into a fun build!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That was my choice of beer for many years. Go for it!

Ditto, up until they got bought by the big boys. Now it just tastes like a Labatt's.

The buckle on my snowboarding jeans has a bottle opener

 

[Funkme]

A nice cold one is always a good start.

 

[Reallybigtim]

Ditto, up until they got bought by the big boys. Now it just tastes like a Labatt's.
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The buckle on my snowboarding jeans has a bottle opener

I haven't drank Moosehead since the mid-80's.

 

[Couch tater]

Moosehead beer and Little Debbie Snack Cakes are a well balanced breakfast and a great way to start your day.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I dunno. There's a bike up there somewhere...

Well, parts of a bike anyhow. I have 2 alloy rims (2 tone, Coaster brake), and a frame. Somewhere else, there's a guard and fender that I might use.
Need a crank, pedals, fork, stem, a theme, motivation...

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Been following the other builds for a few days...

I think I'm already in over my head.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Proposed Name Change:
The Bike You Have.

Here's the story. I have a plan for a bike. The frame is unavailable. I don't really know if they plan to make more any time soon. So, if you can't build the bike you want...
A couple of years ago, in the process of building Duck Norris, I bought a parts bike. Did the test ride, plus once around the block when I got it home. I hated it, it felt awful, the welds are splattered all over the place, paint is thin, etc. So the thing came apart. Wheels, crank, and seat went on the Duck. Fork, stem, and bar went to the Wonky Donkey. So there is a carcass that I never bothered to take a picture of. Downloaded this from the web.

Might actually run a fender and guard on this, just to give me something interesting on the bike. Speed holes maybe? Looking for an idea for the front end still

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I see what you mean bud, the quality of some of the ‘promotional’ bikes are pretty sad.

This frame looks like your standard early 2000s ‘beach cruiser’, kinda looks ‘Felt-ish’ from 1000 feet away while squinting into the sun....[emoji57]

I think some ‘speed holes’ in that top tube are in order for sure. Maybe weld some frame tube sections from a kiddie bike in the new holes to retain ‘safety’...
The front end solution will come to you....maybe after a few Mooseheads...[emoji6]


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[Captain Awesome]

Proposed Name Change:
The Bike You Have.

Here's the story. I have a plan for a bike. The frame is unavailable. I don't really know if they plan to make more any time soon. So, if you can't build the bike you want...
A couple of years ago, I'm the process of building Duck Norris, I bought a parts bike. Did the test ride, plus once around the block when I got it home. I hated it, it felt awful, the welds are splattered all over the place, paint is thin, etc. So the thing came apart. Wheels, crank, and seat went on the Duck. Fork, stem, and bar went to the Wonky Donkey. So there is a carcass that I never bothered to take a picture of. Downloaded this from the web.
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Might actually run a fender and guard on this, just to give me something interesting on the bike. Speed holes maybe? Looking for an idea for the front end still

I see what you mean bud, the quality of some of the ‘promotional’ bikes are pretty sad.

This frame looks like your standard early 2000s ‘beach cruiser’, kinda looks ‘Felt-ish’ from 1000 feet away while squinting into the sun....[emoji57]

I think some ‘speed holes’ in that top tube are in order for sure. Maybe weld some frame tube sections from a kiddie bike in the new holes to retain ‘safety’...
The front end solution will come to you....maybe after a few Mooseheads...[emoji6]


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[Couch tater]

Proposed Name Change:
The Bike You Have.

Here's the story. I have a plan for a bike. The frame is unavailable. I don't really know if they plan to make more any time soon. So, if you can't build the bike you want...
A couple of years ago, I'm the process of building Duck Norris, I bought a parts bike. Did the test ride, plus once around the block when I got it home. I hated it, it felt awful, the welds are splattered all over the place, paint is thin, etc. So the thing came apart. Wheels, crank, and seat went on the Duck. Fork, stem, and bar went to the Wonky Donkey. So there is a carcass that I never bothered to take a picture of. Downloaded this from the web.
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Might actually run a fender and guard on this, just to give me something interesting on the bike. Speed holes maybe? Looking for an idea for the front end still

A vintage rat trap front book rack would wake up the front end and make beverage toting easier

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Welding? Youzeguy overestimate my capabilities. This is a no class class 1 build.
As for a rack, maybe something a little bit more home brewed for this moose, the cool vintage stuff doesn't exist around here. I seem to need at least the ability to haul boxed liquids, for the theme to work.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Welding? Youzeguy overestimate my capabilities. This is a no class class 1 build.

JB weld

 

[Mesquite Hugger]

Hey, Matti - you might consider going back to the original theme - I found you some wiiiide bars that fit the bill

, but it may be hard to find grips...

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Time to kick this thing into low gear! Got everything down from the top shelf.

Ignore the fork, it's a placeholder. Way too big unless i intend to run the cups outside the frame.

Probably not going to use the front one, but dragged it out anyway.

The stuff is so bad that I feel no pain whatsoever drilling and cutting it.

Frame is just as bad

If not worse! Definitely not going on any trails with this one.

Huh, it's not actually all that bad. From a few feet away. After a few wobbly pops. Again, ignore the front end. The Araya will be replaced with a matching black/raw alloy like the rear.
Mockup with tins, and not one tool used.

Maybe new title Good from Far, Far From Good?
And now it's back up on the shelf whilst I ruminate.

 

[kingfish254]

I like the frame, it reminds me of some of the Nirve cruisers.
Maybe you should name the bike after the most famous Moose of all

 

[MattiThundrrr]

... the most famous Moose of all

Uh oh. Another moose battle
https://amp.theguardian.com/cities/2019/jan/18/worlds-tallest-moose-statue-canada-norway-battle

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Yeah they definitely ripped Nirve off for the design.

Top tube shape, how it extends past the seat post to the u shaped stays, the length and ducktail on the fenders. Gross*

*My ripoff, not the Nirve.