Here are some pics of my cruiser. Admittedly, I wasn't that creative in finding an appropriate name for my pride and joy. Themewise, I went for a look of the Bentley racing cars of the 1920s. This is even more funnier as the bike runs quite fast when considering the weight of almost 50 lbs. :lol:
The manufacturer dubbed this frame "Classic C" and I can say that it was love on first sight. Furthermore, I'm fascinated by the early tanks (with all their shortcomings...), so the name was settled:
Cruiser Mk. C
Next on my todo-list is the fork. It has to be replaced as I want to have it in the same colour like the frame.
The Brooks saddle (an X-mas gift of Mrs Trencher...) has yet to be ridden in. Ouch! :lol: :lol: :lol:
The speedometer is of GDR-vintage and has the perfect size (measuring only 48mm in diameter), however I'm still looking for a small one with a mph dial and a driver for 26" wheels to stay within my achieved theme.
I've chosen a rather unconventional way of connecting the stick shifter with the frame. Some might say that this kind of bolting is rather brutal. Afterwards, I've learned a much more elegant way...
Anyway, it is very sturdy and works perfectly with a rewarding and smooth click (like it should!
).
All in all, this is still a very work-in-progress affair. I hope that I didn't mistook some technical terms as English isn't my first language. I think I have to learn a lot there. Please feel free to ask. C &C is -as always- welcome.
The manufacturer dubbed this frame "Classic C" and I can say that it was love on first sight. Furthermore, I'm fascinated by the early tanks (with all their shortcomings...), so the name was settled:
Cruiser Mk. C
![CruiserMkC_0001.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/8d9/8d9783f40211e9f5d709768160211154.jpg)
![CruiserMkC_0003.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/1c8/1c8627c06867265a5cf0368303c0f050.jpg)
Next on my todo-list is the fork. It has to be replaced as I want to have it in the same colour like the frame.
![CruiserMkC_0002.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/6e7/6e7c6c32ecff2cec1df636dffce23b84.jpg)
The Brooks saddle (an X-mas gift of Mrs Trencher...) has yet to be ridden in. Ouch! :lol: :lol: :lol:
![CruiserMkC_0004.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/394/394cc016fd1ce9aa5ddf1c9b8df7e1a7.jpg)
The speedometer is of GDR-vintage and has the perfect size (measuring only 48mm in diameter), however I'm still looking for a small one with a mph dial and a driver for 26" wheels to stay within my achieved theme.
![Stickshifter_001.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/30e/30e4bd08137a9a9b3ac8cb107ef56949.jpg)
I've chosen a rather unconventional way of connecting the stick shifter with the frame. Some might say that this kind of bolting is rather brutal. Afterwards, I've learned a much more elegant way...
Anyway, it is very sturdy and works perfectly with a rewarding and smooth click (like it should!
All in all, this is still a very work-in-progress affair. I hope that I didn't mistook some technical terms as English isn't my first language. I think I have to learn a lot there. Please feel free to ask. C &C is -as always- welcome.