Long Hauler with video!

[udallcustombikes]

Finally got a chance to snap a few pics of my build.

Here is what I started with, a plain old Wally-world 20" BMX frame and fork.

Removed the rear triangle and inserted a piece of tubing I had to give me an idea of the length.

I am planning removable bins to mount on the stretched section.

 

[KOTA]

Re: Long Hauler

Can't wait to see where you go with this..Your pic made me chuckle. For the kids bike build off I built a 20" burrito, this was one of the first pics I posted. http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff18 ... 7/BBO4.jpg
Looks like a fun build.

 

[OUTLAW]

Re: Long Hauler

too high off the ground, get it lower.lol. that looks fun.

Outlaw

 

[sensor]

Re: Long Hauler

good start...just be aware something that long is going to flex

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Long Hauler

I love working on level ground, don't you? Agreed you gotta get that thing lower. Cool start.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

It will sit lower, the milk crates is all I could find to set it on for the pics. As to the flex problem, I will be adding some cross braces into the stretched section.

 

[450redrider]

Re: Long Hauler

It looks like your going to ready for the limbo contest at next years bike fest

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

It came to me in a dream. A dual inline rear drive train. Gotta keep with the Long haul theme, after all. Started laying out parts and building a plan today. Let's see how it works out.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

Here is some of today's progress. I used 2" square tube for some added strength on the top tube extension ( and because I had some left over from a previous project). Also started laying out the dual rear wheels. Trying to make it convertible from single to dual. We'll see how it goes.

 

[cody-james]

Re: Long Hauler

dual rear wheels

very nice, maybe add a second rear triangle off a bmx that could mount behind the first rear wheel? that may be sweet

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

Decided to use my down time at work tonight to come up with an artist rendition of my dual set up. Has any one ever seen or built something like this? Needing a little help getting pointed in the right direction.I plan on having both rear tires driven.

 

[excitebike]

Re: Long Hauler

make the rear-most wheel fixed gear, and use a flip-flop hub for fixed gears on the front back wheel. the two back wheels would be linked together with the fixed gears but still coast

 

[sensor]

Re: Long Hauler

man that is one loooooooooong bike :shock:

 

[user 135]

Re: Long Hauler

Great idea. Here is single drive version

 

[aka_locojoe]

Re: Long Hauler

Just add a 3rd smaller rear wheel in the middle and push them tight together :lol: This ought to be really cool if you get it worked out. The only thing I would know to do is put a multi sprocket cog (whatever it's called) on the front of the rear wheels.
So what are you going to haul with all that space in the back? People, bikes?

 

[Ratfink1962]

Re: Long Hauler

If you stayed with the single rear wheel it would make an awesome skid bike, but the dual rear wheels is just too dang cool !! :mrgreen:

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

The only thing I would know to do is put a multi sprocket cog (whatever it's called) on the front of the rear wheels.
So what are you going to haul with all that space in the back? People, bikes?

I have taken a coaster hub and doubled the sprocket, the inner one is dished in, the outer dished out. Just need to weld them in place. As for cargo, I am thinking removable bins to carry groceries, bike parts, puppies or what not. I like the bike rack idea as well.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

If you stayed with the single rear wheel it would make an awesome skid bike, but the dual rear wheels is just too dang cool !! :mrgreen:

You have found my secret motivation! That is the reason I want the second wheel removable. :lol:

 

[Ratfink1962]

Re: Long Hauler

Bike rack...lol

Gives me another idea... Make the long section removable, and make up several extensions, say one could be a bike rack, the other with bins, and maybe one with side facing seats so you could haul people, maybe start up your own Udall tour company???

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: Long Hauler

Bike rack...lol

Gives me another idea... Make the long section removable, and make up several extensions, say one could be a bike rack, the other with bins, and maybe one with side facing seats so you could haul people, maybe start up your own Udall tour company???

That would be a short tour.