Mid-Western Flyer X-16 :: Assembled and Riding pg. 5

[SkyknightJohn]

Been quiet for awhile, you know, busy life and all that. I have managed to sneak in a few paint sessions, though, and once it cures out I can assemble and actually finish!

I liked the bare metal look, and considered polish and clear coat, but there were enough minor flaws and tight spots to get into that I went the easy route. Hats off to all the polished and bare metal builds out there!

This is chrome paint, which isn't recommended for outdoor use. I guess the metals in it can rust, and just touching or rubbing on it makes the mirrored finish dull, permanently, so I sprayed clear on top. This of course dulled it some too, so it is what it is. Shiny, but not a mirror finish.

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Assembled! Some around town shots:

I hear fountains help earn votes!

 

[OddJob]

SkyKJ, I like the brick background and the bright green grass. Really sets off your black components! And the sign is cool. But maybe cropped a bit, the zoom will show the bike off more?

 

[brett4christ]

Personally I like the whole photo!!! A real beaut!!!


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[OneHorsePower]

I Missed a whole lot in this build

The bike turned out sweet! Great craftsmanship!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Really turned out nice! I like the silver and black.

I know it's a little late for suggestions but I just have to say that the rack is begging for some leather saddle bags to match the seat!

 

[OneHorsePower]

 

[Georgeediii]

This is a really well done bike! Congrats on a winner.

 

[kingfish254]

Beautiful ride and photos!
I love how well that rack came out with a subtle nod to a X53.
Classy machine!
It rocks that fountain pic too!!!!

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Thanks everyone! There are, of course, at least a dozen things I would like to do still to the bike, but time and deadlines, ya know...
I still have a few days, and if packing up for moving, also at the end of them month, will spare me some time, I'll add some bits and new photos. Either way, I'll get it a finished thread!

As is, it's a nice and light bike, the lightest I've built by far. I don't have numbers, but it is about the same as my '91 Rockhopper (also double butted chromoly.) The 8 gears have enough range for the modest hills here (44t front, 11-34 rear). The handle bars give mea good comfortable posture, but the hands may be turned a bit too far inward... more testing to find out. Very happy to have completed it (this far, anyway.)

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Zoiks! Our secret identities have been discovered! Come on Scoob...we'd better lay low some place, like that pizza parlor over there-->

 

[Chad T]

Bike turned out great. Looks like a super good cruiser. Always like seeing bikes with gears...these guys with one gear don't know what they're missing...

 

[LukeTheJoker]

As is, it's a nice and light bike, the lightest I've built by far. I don't have numbers, but it is about the same as my '91 Rockhopper (also double butted chromoly.)

That is awesome!

Luke.