Thanks man!
I Just removed the sticker, cleaned it and polished it with universal chrome polish
You are making some progress on Ten Turing too, i like the way you are going with it! If you ever need something Just let me know!
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I Just removed the sticker, cleaned it and polished it with universal chrome polish
You are making some progress on Ten Turing too, i like the way you are going with it! If you ever need something Just let me know!
I didn't like the pedals i wanted to use so i started diggin the parts pile.
These are the old.
I Just knew a had some bmx style pedals somewhere.
Removed the reflectors and gave them a good cleaning.
Maybe i will respray them later on, but for now i'm happy with it
These are the old.
I Just knew a had some bmx style pedals somewhere.
Removed the reflectors and gave them a good cleaning.
Maybe i will respray them later on, but for now i'm happy with it
The old weren't bad either. But I like the BMX pedals better.
No they weren't bad for sure. But with the fat rims and tires, they looked kinda skinny.
Definitly keeping them for a future build thats already manifesting in my head
I actually quite like the look of such shinscrapers, but I don't think I will use them again. I had them a few times in the shins, then they cut through the soles of a cheap pairs of sneakers in no time.
I am curious how you will mount the auto shifter. I realized that it is supposed to be bolted to the opening for the kickstand between the chainstays with the front bracket. My bike doesn't have that, it comes with a Schwinn type kickstand. I see your doesn't have that mount opening either.
I am curious how you will mount the auto shifter. I realized that it is supposed to be bolted to the opening for the kickstand between the chainstays with the front bracket. My bike doesn't have that, it comes with a Schwinn type kickstand. I see your doesn't have that mount opening either.
Love that fat wheelset in there. Digging the drop seatpost too. Never seen one in person, but seems like a cool way to get the low for show, up for go rolling.
Yes they will cut you! I rode bmx for some years, you don't want to see my legs
Normally it indeed is mounted on the kick stand bolt
I want to mount it on the lower legs of the frame. Like this. Maybe a bit forward, haven't figured that out yet. I preferably like to use the chaingaurd tab for it. This will require some redneck fabrication
Installed the chain today and put the rear wheel in the right position. It's KMC HL710 chain.
Tested the automatic shifting buy it doesn't seem to work...
Trying out tommorow if its a problem with the batteryholder. It is pretty corroded and the battery springs are busted
Tested the automatic shifting buy it doesn't seem to work...
Trying out tommorow if its a problem with the batteryholder. It is pretty corroded and the battery springs are busted
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I think my electronic shifter is broken
But i'm not giving it up yet... Still hot a few tricks up my sleeve to get the sucker working
Finally had the time to weld the fork tube totdat.
Converted from threadless to threaded and added a inch since it was too short. I just cut and welded it, normally i would add a insert but the inside diameter was too small. I didn't have the right size. The tube was about 1,5 mm thick, so enough to properly weld at high Amos and i'm sure it won't break.
I grinded it down to make it smooth again.
Since i was doing stuff i also removed the paint and gave it a fresh coat of black.
I also already added a layer of clear for some extra shine. Tommorow i will check if it needs another layer, i think it does.
But i'm not giving it up yet... Still hot a few tricks up my sleeve to get the sucker working
Finally had the time to weld the fork tube totdat.
Converted from threadless to threaded and added a inch since it was too short. I just cut and welded it, normally i would add a insert but the inside diameter was too small. I didn't have the right size. The tube was about 1,5 mm thick, so enough to properly weld at high Amos and i'm sure it won't break.
I grinded it down to make it smooth again.
Since i was doing stuff i also removed the paint and gave it a fresh coat of black.
I also already added a layer of clear for some extra shine. Tommorow i will check if it needs another layer, i think it does.
This will require some redneck fabrication
Cool hearing this from someone in Holland.
We call that Redneck Engineering here in the South. I may have a BSEE, but during the build off I proudly rely on my BSRE degree to get me through. Good luck figuring out the autoshifter issues.
Bachelor of Science in Redneck EngineeringCool hearing this from someone in Holland.
Good luck figuring out the autoshifter issues.
Bachelor of Science in Redneck Engineering
Yes, I am still working on my Masters.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Haha does the Netherlands get enough sun to make a neck red? I guess Foxworthy & Co. brang the term worldwide
I went there twice a few years ago during the summer months and it was brutally hot.
If experience counts, you problably have a doctorate
We get snow in the winters, and boiling hot in the summers
Last few summers almost up to 102°F
Sounds like my homeland of Minnesota.We get snow in the winters, and boiling hot in the summers
So far so good! Looking forward to seeing how you Sparker turns out!
I did a quick mockup totdat since i got my fork painted
I was looking for nuts in nu parts stash and i found these cool wing nuts
A few things left to do:
Upgrading the hardware of the fork.
The bolts are kinda rusty...
Maybe paint the handle bar and springs black.
Figuring out the electronic shifting or mount a suicide shifter. That depends on getting the electronic shifting working or not.
Looking for grips.
Deciding on mounting the chainguard or not.
And of course a saddle
I was looking for nuts in nu parts stash and i found these cool wing nuts
A few things left to do:
Upgrading the hardware of the fork.
The bolts are kinda rusty...
Maybe paint the handle bar and springs black.
Figuring out the electronic shifting or mount a suicide shifter. That depends on getting the electronic shifting working or not.
Looking for grips.
Deciding on mounting the chainguard or not.
And of course a saddle
