Muscle Beach Chopper(ette) - The Sara-Kate

[Dr. Tankenstein]

This bike started off as a talk one night with my daughter Sara. That talk inspired this concept drawing:

Here's link to the journey: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=39655&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

I think I came pretty close to the drawing:

Cool set of Elgin truss rods added to the OCC triple tree fork:

View from the drivers seat:

Speaking of the seat, here's the shameless plug (Steve didn't let this influence your voting :wink: )

The rear features a Spaceliner reflector converted to a LED tail light and the Nexus 3 speed mated to an NOS Shimano 333 shifter.

The ladies horn tank, now serves as a light tank:

Chainguard with custom "SARA-KATE" graphics:

Front view:

Hanging out with her cousins from Tennesee:

I hope you enjoy and remember when voting..."pink is the new black"

Cheers to everyone who entered this year, the bikes and talent just keep getting better.

Dr. T

 

[Rodderz]

Great job Doc turned out SWEEEET !!
Thought Blue was new Black ?
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[SCHWINNRAY69]

Doc, you've outdone yourself :shock: This really came out GREAT! Outstanding work buddy :wink:

 

[FatBoy]

Great job Doc!My wife and daughter love it 8)

 

[scott brownsey]

sweet lil bike goodluck

 

[druggedonions]

Such a clean style. You've done your daughter proud I'm sure.

If pink's the new black, then you've proved brown is the new red.
Good luck in the voting.

 

[herr_rudolf]

That is cool Dr T!
It's funny to think back to the state the bike was in when I left off. Some little girl is going to be a very proud owner with hopefully a love for bicycles
Cheers!

oh, and the lettering is a nice touch 8)

 

[anticonformity]

This bike really came together well... your girl is lucky to have an awesome dad like you, my dad is making me build my own bike! :wink:

 

[ichi bike]

KOOL!!

 

[tvc15]

Obviously, you make your daughter proud... a very clean build!

 

[Jake Sensi]

GREAT BIKE DOC!! I LOVE THE WHOLE THING. YOU DID HER PROUD NOW CRANK UP THAT PROUD MARY SONG AND...GET TA CHILLIN'!! PEACE PS.THANKS FOR YA ADVICE AND FOLLOWING. MUCH RESPECT!!

 

[kingfish254]

Great bike Doc. My favorite photo from your whole build was the smile on her face!
Sorry I couldn't make it to the show.

 

[Critter1]

This has one of my votes!

 

[nelvolks]

Dr. T,

Beautiful bike!

 

[scrumblero]

It's gorgeous doc! you nailed it!! :mrgreen:

 

[socratesjpt]

The best girls bike here

 

[Kustom_G]

Doc, loved the thread and love the bike!!

 

[Elmer]

Another one proving girls bikes aren't just for parts anymore. Good job, Dr. T !

 

[texasbigjon]

thats the coolest lil girls bike on the planet! beautifully done and lotsa neat details.glad to see that those trussrods found a good home.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

I posted some pics of the bike on the Coasters FB page! Looks nice man. Great job!