Doing some fuzzy math here. In RatRod tradition. Use what you have going to lace a 36h hub to a 48h rim. Took a few times. But think I figured out the right 12 holes to keep blank.
LIME DROP ~~~ frame to rough
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Doing some fuzzy math here. In RatRod tradition. Use what you have going to lace a 36h hub to a 48h rim. Took a few times. But think I figured out the right 12 holes to keep blank.
Rear hub cleaning up nicely
Got this super cool 29x2 tire in yesterday. I sure do love the look. Cool looking square shape and Muscle Bike Like tread. With the front 29x1.6 gave me good stagger. And looks so cool on the Deep V. Looks like it fits (just barley) in the stays. But I didn’t even think about the
top hitting the seat post. Going to need to get the wheels laced up and try some different tires out. Too bad this didn’t fit cause I do love this tire. All good part of the fun of building
Thanks for all the likes and looking at this thread.
Thanks for all the likes and looking at this thread.
Okay wanted to make sure a laced up 700/29er would fit. Grabbed the rear off my single speed also a 29x2 tire. Might just be a little lower profile tire. But good news this fits!! Hard to see in photo but just enough clearance at the chain stays. So now I can sleep at night. Time to lace some wheels
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Sneak peek of a loose representation of the color palette. Bike will now be known as LIME DROP.
I think I have my drivetrain figured out. Cranks and both front and rear derailleurs should work. Love me a shiny Deep V and a big shiny spoke protector.
Curious about the 36h hub and the 48h rim. Have you done this before?
I was trying to figure out if I could lace a 40h hub to a 36h rim.
I was trying to figure out if I could lace a 40h hub to a 36h rim.
If you skipped #1 and #11 on one side of the hub and #6 and #16 on the other side you should be able to still three cross with same length spokes (on paper, never actually tried it).
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Yeah there’s lots of info on the Google on how to do it. I’ve next laced a 36h hub to a 48 we will see how it goes
Playing with springer parts….
]Sissy-Bar arrived yesterday..
I like my banana seat to be mounted at the very front. Going to drill
Out this mount and move it all they way forward.
Time to head to work.. I’ll get the mount re-mounted tomorrow. Looks like it seat and sissy bar will work.
I like my banana seat to be mounted at the very front. Going to drill
Out this mount and move it all they way forward.
Time to head to work.. I’ll get the mount re-mounted tomorrow. Looks like it seat and sissy bar will work.
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Looks like fun making all of the 'square pegs' fit the 'round holes' so to speak!
Tons of fun here trying to get it all to fit.
Thanks!
One more photo from this morning…
With the breath mint box I got the seat and sissy bar to sit just how I want it to all sit on the final build
With the breath mint box I got the seat and sissy bar to sit just how I want it to all sit on the final build
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Skipton ergonomics.
Great sissy bar and I’m loving the slammed stance! Seat looks just right.
It’s going to be super weird ergonomics… I’m going to be in a weird upright position.
Thanks!! Having lots of fun with this build.
Just buzzed through this for the first time, that frame is ultra cool and you've got some wild ideas to top it off!
I've seen those Grifter 29er tires out there, never tried one. Looks good on the V - rim. That hub is really cool, looks like it says Shimano on the center hub? And the fact that it is a cassette hub says a lot about the quality.
Nobody's mentioned it yet; Lime Drop.... crazy lime green paint?!? This frame definitely deserves it!
I've seen those Grifter 29er tires out there, never tried one. Looks good on the V - rim. That hub is really cool, looks like it says Shimano on the center hub? And the fact that it is a cassette hub says a lot about the quality.
Nobody's mentioned it yet; Lime Drop.... crazy lime green paint?!? This frame definitely deserves it!
Thanks for taking a look! Yeah those Grifter tires are so cool. I do love how it fits on the deep V. You got it it’s a Shimano hub some weird 1980’s stuff. Yep Lime Drop will be a crazy green for a crazy frame. I’m out of town for a couple days can’t wait to get back working on this. Time is ticking thanks again.
