Next build off………

[robbie boardz]

hay can you make up a poster of some kind i have alot of friend that are into these kind of bikes and i know a few bike shops and people that would be down for this.
so, if you make a poster i can download it makes some copy's and put them in OCB and kickstand some nonprofit bike shops i volunteer at now and then it would great to get people involved in this form from BC more people members more happiness

 

[Funkme]

Sept-Nov : build-off - MBBO (We are going to deliberate and see what the data says about adding more options here. More on that later in 2024)

I would like to see different styles in the future. Like a 1800's to early 1900's build . A wacky tacky races build. (burning man)

 

[Ed Stately]

Here are a few of the bikes I will be choosing from for a build. Not sure which one or what category even. So I'm going to start looking for completed examples of each type and see what catches my eye. I've got a few other bikes/frames I may consider that I don't currently have any photos of.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I would like to see different styles in the future. Like a 1800's to early 1900's build . A wacky tacky races build. (burning man)

Just want to mention that anyone can do this at anytime now

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/how-this-works.23034/

 

[GeePig]

I would like to see more modern bikes with rear suspension converted somehow.

Oh look, it was what I was working on

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Here are a few of the bikes I will be choosing from for a build. Not sure which one or what category even. So I'm going to start looking for completed examples of each type and see what catches my eye. I've got a few other bikes/frames I may consider that I don't currently have any photos of.
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I spy with my little eye, the curved stays of a CWC. That'd be my choice for a knobby tire build, unless I had already had it earmarked for the big summer show

 

[idiotboy]

I’m gonna make this dumpster find into a skinny tire 3 speed

 

[Ed Stately]

I would like to see more modern bikes with rear suspension converted somehow.

Oh look, it was what I was working on

I've been fascinated by some old rear suspension setups I've seen and have couple ideas I'd like to try with adding/converting modern suspension to an older frame. Similar to either of these:

 

[BartRidesEternal]

I've been fascinated by some old rear suspension setups I've seen and have couple ideas I'd like to try with adding/converting modern suspension to an older frame. Similar to either of these:
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Awesome!

Full suspension klunker bike

 

[GeePig]

I've been fascinated by some old rear suspension setups I've seen and have couple ideas I'd like to try with adding/converting modern suspension to an older frame. Similar to either of these:
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Those are two beautiful designs, and once I get a welder and some old moped frame...

 

[jimmythefly]

Stoked to enter my first build-off! I've got a slightly interesting aluminum MTB frame and some parts that should work well together, time to start planning in a bit more detail.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Stoked to enter my first build-off! I've got a slightly interesting aluminum MTB frame and some parts that should work well together, time to start planning in a bit more detail.

 

[Funkme]

Just want to mention that anyone can do this at anytime now

Yes true, but that also goes for muscle bikes, klunkers, BMX, and off road, it seems to be the same build-offs every year. So why not just make it a anything goes build-off, in that case? I was merely throwing out suggestions , or are we not allowed to do that anymore?

 

[Ed Stately]

Those are two beautiful designs, and once I get a welder and some old moped frame...

I picked up one of each of these frame types a bit ago just because of the rear suspension portion. Still working out what I want to do in my head. Probably put pen to paper in the next week or so.

 

[Wildcat]

Just want to mention that anyone can do this at anytime now

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/how-this-works.23034/

I did the Wright Bros Special (1896) and a 1901 Mixte. I'm all out of skinny stuff.

 

[Wildcat]

I spy with my little eye, the curved stays of a CWC. That'd be my choice for a knobby tire build, unless I had already had it earmarked for the big summer show

Looks like a 24" CWC. A good candidate for a BMX.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Yes true, but that also goes for muscle bikes, klunkers, BMX, and off road, it seems to be the same build-offs every year. So why not just make it an anything goes build-off, in that case? I was merely throwing out suggestions , or are we not allowed to do that anymore?

I apologize if my response came off that way. I was just pointing it out as an option

I’m all for post apoc, TOC, zombie, sports, or whatever theme builds. They’re some of my favorites. But we just don’t have the bandwidth to support from an official RRB standpoint

As for the reoccurring ones we have been moving towards a reoccurring and structured format so the timeframe and themes are well known in advance so folks can plan. Focusing on what has historically gotten the most site traffic and engagement. The biggest issue with constantly having different themes is defining the rule set which inevitably some people get upset for one reason or another. Putting together the front end work, sub section setups, voting, and wrap up are pretty time consuming for staff. Some form of stability at least saves much of the front end work

Hopefully that sheds some light on the thought process

 

[Ed Stately]

Looks like a 24" CWC. A good candidate for a BMX.

It is a 24" 1954 Hawthorne. It's the 24" version of the frame I used for the "This Little Piggy" build.

 

[ingola]

It is a 24" 1954 Hawthorne. It's the 24" version of the frame I used for the "This Little Piggy" build. View attachment 253909
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Do it BMX

 

[Wildcat]

It is a 24" 1954 Hawthorne. It's the 24" version of the frame I used for the "This Little Piggy" build. View attachment 253909
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Was there some frame work done on the 24" frame? The top tube and seat stays look lower on the seat tube. Maybe the 24"s were that way?