Kharkovskaya Lastochka

[SpikeFC]

Started as a 1979 Utility Bike from The Kharkov Bicycle Factory (XB3) that goes by the name Ukraina. Bought back in 2005 for something like 15$.

Features & parts included in the build:

- 1979 XB3 Ukraina frame & fork with headset rbuild mostly from CCCP parts.
- 1979 XB3 Ukraina fenders with custom pinstripes that deteriorated trough the years.
- Front wheel with Sapim spokes & nipples, Velo steel rim, Quando aluminium hub with Shimano 160mm disc brake & Continental Retro Ride tire (28x2.0).
- Rear wheel with Sapim spokes & nipples, Velo steel rim & Sachs Drei Gang 3-speed hub with coaster brake & Continental Retro Ride tire (28x2.0).
- 1979 XB3 Ukraina steering bar & stem. Steering bar turned 180 degrees & upside-down.
- Tektro Augura hydraulic disc brake mounted via an adapter.
- Sachs Drei Gang thumb shifter with custom made wire pulleys.
- 1988 VDO Mono mechanical speedometer.
- Custom "laidback" seatpost.
- Polish-made leather saddle from the early 70's.
- Romet rearview mirror, customized to fit the upside-down steering bar.
- 1979 XB3 Ukraina chromed bell.
- Shimano Alivio BB & crankarms customized to use a single 48T chainring.
- Rebuild VP platform pedals.
- Front light with custom pinstripes, fitted with a USB rechargable Prox Ursa 300lm headlight.
- Rear light fitted with a USB rechargable KLS Proximo rear light.
- Romet chainguard, custom painted in black & white.

How i bought her:

Some pictures from the build:

Thanks again for a great event that is the 14th Rat Rod Bikes Build-Off

Kharkovska Lastochka (Swallow From Kharkov) was made in my free time at my workshop Alle Jazda - Bicycle, Ski & Snowboard. Shop & Service - https://www.facebook.com/AlleJazdaWawPL/

 

[SSG]

I like the patina mixed with just a few modern parts. Nice work.

 

[SpikeFC]

That's exactly what I wanted to achieve only little bit of new parts mixed with the old Patina.

 

[Chad T]

That's a great final pic. Nice job on this one....

 

[OddJob]

+1 on the great final photo!
True rat build with the patina frame and parts mix. Well done~!

 

[sdframe]

I dig it!

 

[SpikeFC]

Glad that you guys like it! Also I just received a message that the guys from the Nowe Dynasty Foundation want the photo of me riding the bike as their official back photo on their Facebook page now that's something! Also I just love how much money I spent on this baby - with a lot of new parts it still was something like 100$

 

[kingfish254]

I like the work you did on this one. Especially the seatpost. Sweet ratty vintage vibe!
BRAVO!

You probably already know this, but Don't forget that when the Voting thread is created we will use the first pic from your Finished thread. I'm not suggesting anything is wrong with the current pic, just making sure everyone knows.