Mixed up Mixte

[OddJob]

A pair of mustache bars would look good on there. I was going to use them on mine, but I needed to be more stretched out on the Racer.

 

[100 mile howie]

Progressed to a rolling chassis now.

 

[GeePig]

Progressed to a rolling chassis now. View attachment 215501

rolling chassis.... how I dream of that day....

It looks good, ready for anything that you choose!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Love the frame. The triple stays on the rear reminds me of the Schwinn Twinn. But I've kinda had those on the brain lately.

 

[100 mile howie]

Brake calipers and fenders installed. Lotsa chrome on white happening with this one.

 

[OddJob]

It's gonna be a beauty!

 

[100 mile howie]

Chrome rack installed. Dug out an early style Swedish made center stand and cleaned it up and mounted it. I prefer these to the ones to those that I commonly see these days. The chrome chainguard was a bit of a challenge to put on because the frame had no mounting tabs for it. I fabbed a clamp-on mount for the down tube out of aluminum and it was fiddely to get the guard positioned the way I wanted it in relation to the crankset. This one item took up most of a day and was a test of my patience. I was determined to have it my way and it worked out in the end. A younger version of myself would have thrown it on the floor, stomped on it and thrown it on the scrap pile. lol.

 

[Wildcat]

It looks factory, good job!

 

[100 mile howie]

Winter has arrived here in British Columbia. I have been shoveling snow and working on my builds in between times. Found time to bolt on a few bits like the saddle, pump and bottle cage. Next will be the handlebar selection game. I wanted to get an idea of the flavor of the build with the selected components before choosing the bars.

 

[100 mile howie]

Trying on different bars that I have on hand. I think I have a favorit, but not absolutely sure. Input welcome as always.
first the dropbars.

next the Nitto B206 Sweeps

touring bars

wide, low rise bars

or 5.5" risers

I'm always amazed at how the shape of the bars influences the look of the bike.

 

[Wildcat]

I prefer the touring bars.

 

[twojs.bike]

I like the touring and the 5.5 risers.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I like the touring and the 5.5 risers.

Agreed, but for me it's 55, then touring And howie, send me the B206 bar. I can dispose of that pesky trash for you

 

[Brougherc]

My vote is for the wide low rise bars. Classic!

 

[OddJob]

What about the'wide low rise bars' flipped upside down, mustache style?

 

[100 mile howie]

Agreed, but for me it's 55, then touring And howie, send me the B206 bar. I can dispose of that pesky trash for you

Ha ha Matti that was my first choice and I installed them last night with the rest of the cockplt to see if I liked it. I will post a photo shortly.

 

[100 mile howie]

What about the'wide low rise bars' flipped upside down, mustache style?

Yes, that's a consideration. I like that look.

 

[100 mile howie]

I'm leaning in this direction, but its not definit yet.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I'm leaning in this direction, but its not definit yet.View attachment 220212View attachment 220213View attachment 220215View attachment 220216

Classy!

 

[twojs.bike]

Good looking bike!