*MBBO/ORBO* - So, who's in and for what category??

[GuitarlCarl]

So we don't have to do our own welding or our own painting... What about lacing our own wheels? I'm beginning to think I can pay for a pretty nice contender if I have enough cash.

Carl.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I can't weld, ain't doing paint during Canadian winter, and I didn't lace my mags. So far I've paid $65 but I doubt it'll be a contender

 

[SwissGuy]

If I had the time and funds necessary to complete this, I would very much like to join the fun.
But most probably this will become my BO17 project...

But I will be watching from the sidelines and collecting parts and ideas for next summer...

 

[ParkRNDL]

That is an awesome frame.

thanks! looking forward to getting back a little of its former glory...

I've been trying to find a picture of a 24" Sears Spyder in red, but most of what Google spits out is purple or gold with an occasional blue. I'd swear I've seen it in red in the past.

 

[barnbikes]

Gears are grinding.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

So we don't have to do our own welding or our own painting...

For an off-road bike meant to be ridden the way I want to ride of-road, I would not (currently) trust my own welding, nor can I afford a proper set-up in the form of welding equipment and a proper frame jig. I also can not afford a powdercoating setup and rattlecan or wet paint finishes don't last in the dirt compared to a proper powdercoat. Which costs more, all of that equipment or just getting something done one-off to your spec?

I get what you are trying to say and for most builds that will not need to be built tough enough for off-road purposes, there is validity there.

Just Sayin

 

[PaveLow]

For my first attempt at a build off entry, I'm going build my trike up for the MBBO. I've been gathering parts since I picked it up waiting for a build off. I've done some fit tests in anticipation but still have a couple of big structural changes to make and assembly. Good luck to all competitors.

 

[GeePig]

I won't be doing any welding or painting for my MBBO entry, but there will be drilling and filing.

Lots of drilling and filing.

Tapping too, but mostly drilling and filing.

 

[CRASH]

If I take apart this Slingshot and put it back together, can that be an entry?

 

[CRASH]

But seriously, I’ll throw one in for the MMBO and see if I can actually get one done this year.

 

[GeePig]

If I take apart this Slingshot and put it back together, can that be an entry?

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No, but you can take it apart, send everything to me and I could reassemble it for you as an entry.

Of course I would return it to you afterwards.

John Honest
Imports and exports Inc.
Nigeria

 

[Captain Awesome]

No, but you can take it apart, send everything to me and I could reassemble it for you as an entry.

Of course I would return it to you afterwards.

John Honest
Imports and exports Inc.
Nigeria

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[JNOACK]

I'm all warmed up and have two frames on standby. I just finished this bike last weekend. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I wonder if I can convince @CRASH to join? He should be warmed up as well after finishing a super slick SLINGSHOT!!!!

 

[Captain Awesome]

I'm all warmed up and have two frames on standby. I just finished this bike last weekend. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I wonder if I can convince @CRASH to join? He should be warmed up as well after finishing a super slick SLINGSHOT!!!!

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That thing is hot!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Seat en route

Now.......bar tape or grips? Bit of both?

 

[Palepainter]

I’m considering trying to include both categories at same time. A hot rod, cycle truck klunker.. multi speed off road capable cycle truck. I’m determined to build it regardless of its entry, I have a few klunk already going as well. Decisions.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That guy around the block with the collection of cool stuff must have heard about the MBBO. This week, he put a 26 incher out on display on his porch with the curly bars. Might have to introduce myself

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

That guy around the block with the collection of cool stuff must have heard about the MBBO. This week, he put a 26 incher out on display on his porch with the curly bars. Might have to introduce myself

I have a new neighbor across the street. We met officially a few days after he got settled when he mistakenly left his high dollar MTB on his front porch and I let him know it may be a good idea to secure it. Turns out he raced a bit a few years back and knows a few of my friends from the Fruitian Landscape.

 

[TimUK]

I've always missed the BO's, just popped my head in and realised it's perfect timing for once! May well enter one...or both...of the categories.

 

[Palepainter]

Which category would it go?