Hello, here we go. I have a bunch of parts without a real plan, so it will be one disaster at a time. These build offs are great motivation for getting things done. Have fun
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Wow, that is a great collection of bits and baubles to build something fun and cool with!
That's a fun start to a cool project!
Your parts pile has potential! Old skool cool.
What he said.
Thanks for all of your replies. I got started tonite by cleaning the crank and adding a different chain ring. I think it is off of a Road master? The crank cleaned up ok, it is the last dog legg I have and I will need the room for the chain guard. Thanks
Nice work on the crank clean / chain ring swap.
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It is so true, motivation is not what is holding me up. I think it is like writer’s block only in bike terms. Part of the time I want to make look original, the other part of the time I want to chop the fenders, get rid of the chain guard and rack, put a 24 on the back and a 29 on the front
. This is where I am at today. I hope everyone is on schedule and having a goodtime.
. This is where I am at today. I hope everyone is on schedule and having a goodtime.
Off topic but……….that Klein!!It is so true, motivation is not what is holding me up. I think it is like writer’s block only in bike terms. Part of the time I want to make look original, the other part of the time I want to chop the fenders, get rid of the chain guard and rack, put a 24 on the back and a 29 on the front
It is so true, motivation is not what is holding me up. I think it is like writer’s block only in bike terms. Part of the time I want to make look original, the other part of the time I want to chop the fenders, get rid of the chain guard and rack, put a 24 on the back and a 29 on the front
You can't go wrong with either of those options. Just keep playing with it, until it feels right. Throw the 24/29 wheels on it and see if the vibe hits you. Just have fun.
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I am taking the tires off the Klein for this build. I was going to sell it but is rides nice around town, apparently not so good on the downhill
.I found a seat, it is Dutch and weighs 4 pounds. Weight weenies cringe. It has 7 springs.
.I found a seat, it is Dutch and weighs 4 pounds. Weight weenies cringe. It has 7 springs.
Thanks wildcat so far this chain ring is in the one. We will see how things progress. Cheers
Really diggin' this saddle! And my favorite configuration is this one:
Leave the fenders and frame as is, get yourself around 5 cans of rattle can paint, and go to town RaT-inafying the tank and fork!
I like the mixed tire thing too. The skinnier front could be a 26" too and will leave a gap between fender and tire that will have a gasser look to it. And get a fat 26" in the rear, or a fatty 24" even better!
Leave the fenders and frame as is, get yourself around 5 cans of rattle can paint, and go to town RaT-inafying the tank and fork!
I like the mixed tire thing too. The skinnier front could be a 26" too and will leave a gap between fender and tire that will have a gasser look to it. And get a fat 26" in the rear, or a fatty 24" even better!
