Low Flyer...."Building a Better X53"

[Jaypem]

http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/sunlite-pedal-extenders-9-16-pedal-to-1-2-crank-21mm-long

That's it!
Thanks a million!!

 

[Jaypem]

Cool thing about using the Schwinn triangle, the guard mounts are already done

Although the rear is tricky to get at with the wheel on...

 

[Georgeediii]

That's it!
Thanks a million!!

I searched all over for those for my Screaming Rabbit build a few BO's ago. Niagra is the best price on the web for those.
They are more expensive if you call them "Knee Savers" and go on about the good they do for your joints, but they are also available in silver.

http://www.kneesaver.net/shop---products.html#!/Pedal-Adapters/p/66655958/category=0

 

[Fv2]

It's all looking good man, really dig this bike.

 

[Jaypem]

Seat has arrived...Let's build a crashrail !

 

[Jaypem]

Tracking it about here...

 

[Jaypem]

Done!
Well, except for the "rat chrome"

I have two seats to choose from, but the tan one more resembles the seats on X53's...Sort of.
I'm very intentionally tweaking the heck out of the design anyway.

 

[Jaypem]

While I'm waiting for the paint to dry on the seat post, check out the fender....
Wound up needing to use a middleweight fender to fit into a couple tight spots.
It was a happy unplanned happening.
The fenders I thought I'd use were extra fat and just wouldn't do. They'll be perfect for another build one of these days.

 

[Jaypem]

Going for a quick spin.
(Disregard front...Waiting for a fork)

 

[Jaypem]

Working on a idea for the seat tube.
Hopefully I can stencil it on and distress the paint.
If that's too crazy, I'll get stickers done I guess..

 

[Jaypem]

Thinking I'll try and do it ransom note style like the pic, but do red lettering on silver squares.
The X would be black on a red circle.
Any input on ways you guys would go about it?

 

[Missing Link]

Go for it, so far you've been spot on with this build, your instincts haven't let you down yet, run with it.

 

[RustyGold]

Outstanding creation you have there...great job!

Jason

 

[Fv2]

Like the lettering idea, as long as the p and e don't blend into the circle you should be fine.

 

[OddJob]

Going for a quick spin.
(Disregard front...Waiting for a fork)View attachment 47227 View attachment 47228

Nice work! The whitewalls have a very 'classic' look to them, if that's what you are going for. Somehow the rest of the bike screams all black, or solid color....maybe gray? IDK, just spitballing here.

 

[OddJob]

While I'm waiting for the paint to dry on the seat post, check out the fender....
Wound up needing to use a middleweight fender to fit into a couple tight spots.
It was a happy unplanned happening.
The fenders I thought I'd use were extra fat and just wouldn't do. They'll be perfect for another build one of these days.

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Skinny rear fender is perfect!

 

[Jaypem]

Nice work! The whitewalls have a very 'classic' look to them, if that's what you are going for. Somehow the rest of the bike screams all black, or solid color....maybe gray? IDK, just spitballing here.

I know what you mean...I tend toward old faded paint and rust on my builds typically.
But one of the great charms of the X53's was the poppin colors they used.
I'm styling after the first year Red and Black, which is a cool looking bike but nothing like the Gold and dark cherry colors of later years.

It's still one area I need to sort out with this bike. I like the color scheme, but my intention is to have the expanded metal areas appear rustier. I'll probably accelerate that (starting very soon...) and also having a bit more of an aged look too the paint overall.
If I can pull those two things off in a couple of weeks it'll be right where I want it color wise...

 

[Jaypem]

Like the lettering idea, as long as the p and e don't blend into the circle you should be fine.

Ditto. I think I have a plan for that. I'm going to swing by my buddies sign shop later and see what he thinks...

 

[Jaypem]

Go for it, so far you've been spot on with this build, your instincts haven't let you down yet, run with it.

Outstanding creation you have there...great job!

Jason

Thanks guys!

 

[Jaypem]

Oh yeah, OddJob...The white walls look right to me too.
They're the repop Royal Chains, so it's a great riding tire also.
The skinny fender limited my tire options. I had been changing tires around on this bike left and right, so it was nice to have the decision made for me

These were on my X53, but the Silvertown clays look rad on the old X. Side by side pics of the two bikes are due!