I agree, I like the longer stem as well! They do look good on it. I had one on InViolet last year, wheelie up well, keeps the knees from hitting the bars as easily...
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You're reading too much into my motivation!
Well I know there's always a plan. I like the stem though...should have said lower the stem.
WOW the seat stays/top tubes on that frame are COOL. Don't remember getting a good look at those.
Is that a full size (18 inch) Person's seat on there? Never knew those tennie shoe looking ones were Person's.
Will we be getting a wheelie vid? Wheelie bar is looking pretty functional.
Really nice work on that kickstand!
Luke.
Luke.
Jim,You're reading too much into my motivation!
I actually tracked down the long stem for the same reason that the guys Luke educated us on did. I was just looking for a way to get the bars higher. It's such a short little frame that it just seemed logical. I don't really like the extreme apes. I'm hoping that I can find some bars that are a few inches taller at the upcoming AVBS swap meet (Also hoping to find a 24" ducktail fender). If not, I may be able to get the stem a little deeper in the fork. No plans for cutting it!
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Today was clean up day.
The frame had some unnecessary cable guides, the new fork's brake bosses had to go and there were more than a dozen holes in the wheelie bars and sissy bar that had to be welded shut. All of that was followed by filing and sanding.
I may sand and prime everything while it's apart, but I still need to wait about painting until I make a decision on the fenders and one other part.
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What size ape is on there now?
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I'm not sure how you measure them, but I stood it straight up on the floor and it measured 13.5" to the highest point that rolls over for the hand grips.
There 'may' be something at the AVBS show that will gain you 3"-3.5" without the modern 'Dyno' kink in them. See you there!
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Just a reminder of where this bike started.
It's now an X SmartBike DC!
It's now an X SmartBike DC!
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Something tells me we haven't seen the last of those on here. Cool frame.
This one: is, BADD !
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Sorry about the delay, I forgot to measure the seat until tonight. It's 16". I probably would've preferred an 18" but it was already in my stash so it got the job.
And yes, I'll get a wheelie vid but my skill level will not impress!
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I think I'm done with modifying parts.
O.K., maybe not. That could change depending on what I find at the AVBS swap meet. But for now, I'm done.
I'll leave the latest and last piece of the puzzle for your imagination until the final assembly but will offer a hint.
Would you believe that there is already a photo of it with another bike in an earlier episode of RatRodBikes build offs?
O.K., maybe not. That could change depending on what I find at the AVBS swap meet. But for now, I'm done.
I'll leave the latest and last piece of the puzzle for your imagination until the final assembly but will offer a hint.
Would you believe that there is already a photo of it with another bike in an earlier episode of RatRodBikes build offs?
Still awaiting the cones of silence helmet set. Approved for outdoor mobile classified discussion between agents while on bike... No pole splitting!!
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Whole buncha stuff in DC about to be "X."
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I hope so!
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Here's another clue for the last puzzle piece. This bracket was original to the bike and worked great for my needs after a little adjusting.
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With that, the last piece has gotta be the chain guard.. i wonder which one has a mounting point that far forward.
Nike has put out a version here in Portland Oregon and they are popping up on every corner. I like your version much more. Very cool build
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