I COULDN'T RESIST...

[Rat Rod]

Well, I went out in the garage this evening to see how a seat would look on this Felt frame set that I had and I ended up building the whole dang bike. :shock:

A few weeks ago I had plans to use this set up as my build off bike, but then I decided that I didn't want my project to be a newer bike...I've got another frame on hand that I plan to use.

Since I jumped ship on the Dean build, I decided to use the extra parts to build this Felt up...and I'm definitely glad I did.

The white color looks pretty good as is, but I plan to paint the frame with red primer and then create some custom orange RRB vinyl graphics for it.

Rode it around this evening and it's one sweet bike. Very lightweight and the 3 speed Nexus is really nice on this bike.

Here's the parts breakdown...

- Felt Frame (used from FB follower)
- Felt Abraham Linkage Fork (Motostrano)
- NOS Electra Rat Fink Wheels (Purchased from RRB Member)
- Felt Quick Brick Tires (Motostrano)
- Porkchop BMX DiaCompe Cranks
- Sealed BB (Porkchop BMX)
- Porkchop BMX Chop Saw Chainring
- Chain (Porkchop BMX)
- Welgo Platform Pedals (Porkchop BMX)
- Gyes Leather Saddle (Ebay)

(click images for full-sized versions)

 

[kingfish254]

Keep it white and name it
"DREAMSYCLE"

 

[LeadSlug]

SWEEEEEET!!!

 

[l4ne4]

I usually dont like newer cruisers but this one is sweet!

Good job.

 

[Rat Rod]

Funny story...

The weather here was awesome this evening....upper 60s, sunny, light breeze.

I took it out for the first ride around the block and rode past these three 12 year old boys. One of them was the spittin' image of that fat kid on Goonies. :shock:

He says..."Hey...I really like your ride...uhhhh, yeah, what year is that thing...a 2002?" :lol:

I said, "I built it up from parts." He said..."Oh wow, you built that thing!... it looks really fast...I like those cranks."

I could tell he wanted to keep talking, but his friends kept walking and he took off huffin' and puffin' to catch them. :lol:

 

[sensor]

Bike looks nice, and you should've seen if he knew the "truffle shuffle".

 

[kingfish254]

Look, someone took a photo!

 

[yoothgeye]

Looks great, makes me want to have a high price cruiser... what's one step up from Walmart?

 

[Rat Rod]

What you can appreciate with this bike is the weight.

After goofing around with that Beast...this thing feels like a feather. :lol:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Very nice,Steve! Aren't Felt's awesome :mrgreen:

 

[ponyboy]

Are those WW painted on the tires? Just wondering.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

That turned out real nice!

 

[Rat Rod]

Are those WW painted on the tires? Just wondering.

Nah...they just look goofy because this batch from Felt apparently had the white walls a bit messed up. :roll:

 

[MIGZ]

That bike turned out great !! I'm always on the lookout for those tank frames

 

[Rat Rod]

I plan to paint it red oxide primer soon.

Then maybe some cream and orange pinstripes.

 

[CCR]

Are those WW painted on the tires? Just wondering.

Nah...they just look goofy because this batch from Felt apparently had the white walls a bit messed up. :roll:

I don't think I've ever seen a set that were perfectly round, had two pairs of the older versions and they are the same way,

 

[DeuceWheeler]

Looks super slick. The colors are awesome.

 

[redstar]

what bars are those? I have the same fork on my chief and really like the way those bars look with the frame and fork.

 

[Rat Rod]

They are just some cheapy black cruiser bars off of Ebay that fit a BMX style stem.

 

[Hammond Eggz]

I am LOVIN' this.
(And personally, I'd keep it white - looks awesome as is!) :wink: