I made a really rough sketch at work that I thought was kinda cool, so I started building it in CAD. I think that when I'm done with designing it I will plot it full size and use the plots to try and build it.
Messing around with CAD new pics 11/08/08
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Cool design! It's ashame that you have to add a BB to pedal it! LOL The lines are clean. I wonder what the riding position will be like. It is always my first thought when someone builds a something new. "Looks cool, but is it comfortable to ride?"
Keep us updated.
Joe
Cool design! It's ashame that you have to add a BB to pedal it! LOL The lines are clean. I wonder what the riding position will be like. It is always my first thought when someone builds a something new. "Looks cool, but is it comfortable to ride?"
Keep us updated.
Joe
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Both design are awesome, but I like the sharpness of the frame in your sketch. The frame following the front tire makes it very aggressive and it looks faster just sitting there!
Both design are awesome, but I like the sharpness of the frame in your sketch. The frame following the front tire makes it very aggressive and it looks faster just sitting there!
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As much from scratch as i can. I'll probably buy a fork and maybe some rear dropouts.
As much from scratch as i can. I'll probably buy a fork and maybe some rear dropouts.
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Still trying to get it like the sketch. It's to cold to work in the garage so I figure this is the next best thing.
Still trying to get it like the sketch. It's to cold to work in the garage so I figure this is the next best thing.
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where you put the bottom bracket will make your bike very uncomfortable. Here is a frame by NoName customs.
Notice where he put the bottom bracket. It will make it much more cruiserish to ride, but it would be much more comfortable. NoName has provided a ton of frames to the German guys who make the COOLEST bikes. BTW, I DIG the look of your bike.
There is a guy on CBN that has dropouts for sale, Budzilla. Here is a link to their dropouts. They could probably make you some custom ones as well.http://www.chopperbicycle.net/foru ... ge=2&pp=10
jeff
ps. I would love to build a bike based off of a frame like yours.
where you put the bottom bracket will make your bike very uncomfortable. Here is a frame by NoName customs.
Notice where he put the bottom bracket. It will make it much more cruiserish to ride, but it would be much more comfortable. NoName has provided a ton of frames to the German guys who make the COOLEST bikes. BTW, I DIG the look of your bike.
There is a guy on CBN that has dropouts for sale, Budzilla. Here is a link to their dropouts. They could probably make you some custom ones as well.http://www.chopperbicycle.net/foru ... ge=2&pp=10
jeff
ps. I would love to build a bike based off of a frame like yours.
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I would deffinatly contact Bud for some dropouts. I picked up a couple of sets for future builds, they are very nice. He had them made by Speed Cult http://speedcult.com/ a company from down by Detroit that makes a bunch of parts for the rat rod car builders. I also have to agree about your bottom bracket, unless you plan pedaling with your knees, it is going to be very uncomfortable...Kelly
I would deffinatly contact Bud for some dropouts. I picked up a couple of sets for future builds, they are very nice. He had them made by Speed Cult http://speedcult.com/ a company from down by Detroit that makes a bunch of parts for the rat rod car builders. I also have to agree about your bottom bracket, unless you plan pedaling with your knees, it is going to be very uncomfortable...Kelly
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Thanks for the input guys I will definatley move the BB forward now. I actually know Lenny from Speed Cult I just had not thought of having him make dropouts thanks for reminding me. I will see him at Autorama in a few weeks and ask him then. I plan on plotting out some plans for this bike here at work. If anyone wants a set I can try to make more and mail them to you.
Thanks for the input guys I will definatley move the BB forward now. I actually know Lenny from Speed Cult I just had not thought of having him make dropouts thanks for reminding me. I will see him at Autorama in a few weeks and ask him then. I plan on plotting out some plans for this bike here at work. If anyone wants a set I can try to make more and mail them to you.
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I had the day off so I played with my bikes and worked on this for awhile. Any comments or suggestions? This will probably be my first build from scratch. I know the way the chain stays and seat stays come together with the seat tube and down tube will be tricky. I also have to rethink my geometry on the front fork. I started modeling a Monark fork and found that I need to space the wheel out farther from the bike(rats!). I have a notcher and plan on buying a bender. Any recommendations for a bender? I like the roller that Eastwood sells but it's really expensive.
Not the bender I had in mind!
I had the day off so I played with my bikes and worked on this for awhile. Any comments or suggestions? This will probably be my first build from scratch. I know the way the chain stays and seat stays come together with the seat tube and down tube will be tricky. I also have to rethink my geometry on the front fork. I started modeling a Monark fork and found that I need to space the wheel out farther from the bike(rats!). I have a notcher and plan on buying a bender. Any recommendations for a bender? I like the roller that Eastwood sells but it's really expensive.
Not the bender I had in mind!
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I have 184.75mm from the centerline of the crank to the ground. I have a real short crankset from a Schwinn pixie or something like that. I'll have to do some more measuring. HHMMM.
I have 184.75mm from the centerline of the crank to the ground. I have a real short crankset from a Schwinn pixie or something like that. I'll have to do some more measuring. HHMMM.
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Still working on this project but, can't decide which I like better. I hope to get some of the flat pieces printed out this week so Lenny at Speed Cult can cut them for me.
Which one do you guys like and why?
Still working on this project but, can't decide which I like better. I hope to get some of the flat pieces printed out this week so Lenny at Speed Cult can cut them for me.
Which one do you guys like and why?
CCR
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i like the first, just based on looks alone i like the curves
2nd has too much goin on on the downtube
3rd one looks like it would kill me :mrgreen: just has a "tough guy" image i couldnt pull off i suppose :lol:
but if i had my choice id stick with #1
i like the first, just based on looks alone i like the curves
2nd has too much goin on on the downtube
3rd one looks like it would kill me :mrgreen: just has a "tough guy" image i couldnt pull off i suppose :lol:
but if i had my choice id stick with #1
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#1, I like curves, #2 & 3 look boxy to me. Great looking bike...Kelly
#1, I like curves, #2 & 3 look boxy to me. Great looking bike...Kelly
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Well, this might actually happen! The boss was away so I made some plots! Still need to send the drawings out to Lenny at Speed Cult, buy some tubbing, and some sort of bender.
I put the Ratty racer in front of the drawing to give an idea of scale. Oh, and thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it.
Well, this might actually happen! The boss was away so I made some plots! Still need to send the drawings out to Lenny at Speed Cult, buy some tubbing, and some sort of bender.
I put the Ratty racer in front of the drawing to give an idea of scale. Oh, and thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it.
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just as a heads up, if it doesnt have to be PERFECT, you can cut slits into the tubing of your choice and bend it that way. I did that this morning with some 1x1 and it gave me a perfect 90 degree bend, spend some welding and grinding time and you may be where you want for less money!
just as a heads up, if it doesnt have to be PERFECT, you can cut slits into the tubing of your choice and bend it that way. I did that this morning with some 1x1 and it gave me a perfect 90 degree bend, spend some welding and grinding time and you may be where you want for less money!
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That looks mean, great stance. Is your bottom bracket far enough forward? To me it still looks really short for your sitting position. I'm looking forward to seeing this bike progress...Kelly
That looks mean, great stance. Is your bottom bracket far enough forward? To me it still looks really short for your sitting position. I'm looking forward to seeing this bike progress...Kelly
