My Basman Build aka El Jefe

[Billy Bueno]

My Basman Build aka El Jefe

Parts List:

Frame: Basman Regular (gloss black)
Rear Hub: Shimano Alfine 8 disc (gloss black)
Front Hub: Shimano Alivio disc (gloss black)
Rims: Wienmann DHL80 26x80mm (gloss black)
Tires: Basman Project 346 Cruiser tires 26x2.35 (black)
Axle Nuts: The Shadow Conspiracy (polished)
Forks: Ruff Cycles Straight Fork (black legs w/polished crowns)
Stem: Drive BMX Twin Stem
Cranks: Profile Racing 185mm w/19mm spindle (gloss black)
Chainwheel: Profile Racing SS 44t (black)
Chain: KMC Half Link (chrome)
Bottom Bracket: Profile Racing American 19mm w/sealed bearings (polished)
Pedals: Primo BMX Super Tenderizer (black)
Saddle: Brooks B67 (black)
Bars: Sunlite 33" wide cruiser bars (gloss black)
Grips: Vans/ODI lock on (polished lock jaws)
Bar Ends: The Shadow Conspiracy Deadbolt (polished)

Unsure on which disc brakes to run.

A little mock up action (parts from another bike):

Cut out the tank plate:

Tacked in the tank plate:

Polished up the small stuff:

.357 valve stem covers:

More to come soon!!

 

[KJV]

Cool.
Will be watching for more.

 

[Billy Bueno]

After powder coating is complete, I am planning on putting a Duke City Cruisers logo in chrome foil on the tank plate.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice so far!

Luke.

 

[OCD]

Nice start! Love the shape of those Basman frames

 

[deven_science]

Can't go wrong with a Basman.

 

[Billy Bueno]

Finally got around to finishing the tank plate.

My dog Sonny Boy running in to check things out.

Sonny Boy approves of the bottom bracket!

Sonny Boy doing what dogs do.....sniffing the rear.

Some tank plate close ups.

No more coaster brake tab.

Test fit the seatpost & the Brooks B67.

Decided to go with a different chainwheel (still not 100% sure).

Or maybe this one.

Up next: calculate the spoke length then send frame, forks, rims & crank arms to powder coat.

 

[dezzie]

Looking forward to another nice bike build Billy as always!

 

[MIGZ]

Looks good, do you have the CAD file for the tank plate

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looking good!

Luke.

 

[Billy Bueno]

Looks good, do you have the CAD file for the tank plate

I will check with my buddy that cut it out for me.

 

[fjernt]

OH, I'm excited about this one. A Basman's gonna be my next project too. Ruff actually makes tank framed Basmans now, one regular called promo, and a special edition with the P346 spades cut out.
Anyway, give us an update already