It's time to start planning my next build! So, bear with me while I describe my direction...
I have a Spaceliner frame that I want to build into a hot rod style bike. Picture part cruiser, part big BMX, part muscle bike....all attitude!!!
Parts stash includes:
-said Spaceliner frame, some rust pits but a really solid frame
-simple Murray fork
-late Spaceliner truss rod assembly
-several styles of Murray rear racks
-Murray chainguards
-Black flip-flop rear hub
-disc front hub
-2 yard sale 160mm discs
-Nice black eyeleted 36-hole rims
-freewheel sprocket
-cool little brake levers
I also have:
-Several other forks, Murray springer, Schwinn copies, OCC triple fork
-mishmash of handlebars, seats, necks, pedals, etc...
I really want this thing to have attitude but be easy to ride...kind of a "greenway bike on steroids". It will see use as a greenway bike, neighborhood runabout, car show cruiser... Something that can be ridden slow most of the time but pushed occasionally just for grins and giggles.
I want it to at least compliment my old truck, which will be satin black with gold, silver and white trim/stripes/accents.
Having said all that, I now open the floor for innovative ideas, past experiences (positive and negative), previous builds, and things that you've always wanted to try but really wanted some sucker to try first!
Photos of full rides, details, oopses...all welcome and solicited! Yep, I'm asking for it...
I have a Spaceliner frame that I want to build into a hot rod style bike. Picture part cruiser, part big BMX, part muscle bike....all attitude!!!
Parts stash includes:
-said Spaceliner frame, some rust pits but a really solid frame
-simple Murray fork
-late Spaceliner truss rod assembly
-several styles of Murray rear racks
-Murray chainguards
-Black flip-flop rear hub
-disc front hub
-2 yard sale 160mm discs
-Nice black eyeleted 36-hole rims
-freewheel sprocket
-cool little brake levers
I also have:
-Several other forks, Murray springer, Schwinn copies, OCC triple fork
-mishmash of handlebars, seats, necks, pedals, etc...
I really want this thing to have attitude but be easy to ride...kind of a "greenway bike on steroids". It will see use as a greenway bike, neighborhood runabout, car show cruiser... Something that can be ridden slow most of the time but pushed occasionally just for grins and giggles.
I want it to at least compliment my old truck, which will be satin black with gold, silver and white trim/stripes/accents.
Having said all that, I now open the floor for innovative ideas, past experiences (positive and negative), previous builds, and things that you've always wanted to try but really wanted some sucker to try first!
Photos of full rides, details, oopses...all welcome and solicited! Yep, I'm asking for it...
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check these pics out! El Tiki (first 3) was built by a local old school fabricator entirely using pre '55 parts he had in his shop on one of his signature hand built frames.
