I got some parts from a Ozone Malibu cruiser that I modified and transferred then to a Silver Canyon hence the moniker. Pics 1 and 3 are the two. 2 and 4 is the process and 5 is the finished result.
Malibu Canyon….
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Looks like fun.. 
18 speeds and triple suspension. It cruises well.
I am awaiting a suspension seat post as well. I might throw that into the mix if I can make it fit. If not keep it as is.
I also just realized that the narrative is mixed up pic 4 was a mock-up. 2 and 3 were the “donor” bike pics. And 1 and 5 are indoor/outdoor (before it’s maiden run) pics.
I’ve never seen that type of suspension frame before.
The advice I can offer about this is that all the springs in a system of multiple springs and masses need to be balanced in such a way that a single spring somewhere is not overwhelmed by the dynamic motions of the system.
That is to say, you want them all to be stiff enough that one spring doesn’t tend to bottom out while the other ones are still in the middle of their travel somewhere.
Ideally, under extreme motion, the springs will all bottom out at the same time.
You might find yourself adding additional springs or springs inside of springs, to try & double up the pressure.
But it’s a complex system, and the weight of the rider can be a huge factor in what’s acceptable or not. That’s something you’re gonna have to work out by trial and error. Fortunately, in the environment of a cruiser, all of these things are less critical.
I’m wondering about the details of that suspension device behind the seat post. Have you had that part of the bike apart yet?
The advice I can offer about this is that all the springs in a system of multiple springs and masses need to be balanced in such a way that a single spring somewhere is not overwhelmed by the dynamic motions of the system.
That is to say, you want them all to be stiff enough that one spring doesn’t tend to bottom out while the other ones are still in the middle of their travel somewhere.
Ideally, under extreme motion, the springs will all bottom out at the same time.
You might find yourself adding additional springs or springs inside of springs, to try & double up the pressure.
But it’s a complex system, and the weight of the rider can be a huge factor in what’s acceptable or not. That’s something you’re gonna have to work out by trial and error. Fortunately, in the environment of a cruiser, all of these things are less critical.
I’m wondering about the details of that suspension device behind the seat post. Have you had that part of the bike apart yet?
I disassembled it on the first day. There’s a bolt that holds the rear triangle together. Definitely a proprietary setup. Believe me this one has been through trial and error (hence the suspension “backrest”) if I had used a regular backrest it would have buckled eventually. As it is it devours the rough roads that are abundant in this city.
Not worry about bottoming out too much as I weigh a buck and three quarters. This is why I’m eventually adding a sus seatpost as well. I usually do a lot of measuring before I make cuts if you understand what I’m alluding to. But as it is thanks for at least trying to figure out what’s going on with these mad plans o’ mine.
Not worry about bottoming out too much as I weigh a buck and three quarters. This is why I’m eventually adding a sus seatpost as well. I usually do a lot of measuring before I make cuts if you understand what I’m alluding to. But as it is thanks for at least trying to figure out what’s going on with these mad plans o’ mine.
Another day, another Chinese puzzle.
