Not sure what im doing quite yet

[mcannon85]

Well starting to make a bike my own. not sure what i want to do with it quite yet, but im just prepping the frame and stuff for sanding and getting smaller items out of the way. this is still a huge work in progress. ive got the forks ready to be painted almost. painted the seat bracket and the pieces for the seat clamp. only had it a couple days. look forward to showing you progress daily

 

[mcannon85]

oh boy.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Hmm.....I like where this is going. What are you thinking for the fork? Stick with the 20" or go to a 26" to match the rear?

build on brother1

Dr. T

 

[mcannon85]

im going to try out a 26 this afternoon to see what it looks like, i dont really want to cut off the old seat post if i dont have to but i dont know what ill be doing for a seat yet either.

 

[mcannon85]

taking some photos of dry assembly. trying to figure out what i like the best. think i will keep the 26 in the front as well

 

[mcannon85]

and guys, keep in mind this is my first build EVER! - I would like to see as many comments, ideas, and thoughts on this as possible!

 

[mcannon85]

i need to figure out what to do about the rear-end, otherwise im gonna have a heck of a time getting a chain to run through that mess.

 

[Granth]

I personally, don't enjoy that look at all. It looks like it broke. I would remove the shock and rework the angle and weld on new shock/spring tabs.

 

[mcannon85]

i have worked it a little different. and i agree it does look broke in these, but its not actually attatched where its supposed to be. its just kinda laying there

 

[OUTLAW]

keep on, i like where this is going. nice job.

Outlaw 8)

 

[Granth]

any updates?

 

[mcannon85]

nah ive had my one year old son for a few days so i havnt had much time to play with it,

 

[mcannon85]

 

[mikesbikes36]

hey matt lookin good man ....i thought u told me u were just gonna clean that frame up and make u a little 20incher 2 ride ???? lol its all good man welcome 2 the habit ..we all have it ,some more than others ...but i really love the direction u r going on ur first ever build ...really cool man ...glad we talked ....oh yeah i need another sticker for the back of my truck ...look me up !!!! mike

 

[Philphine]

is this a no weld project?

 

[mcannon85]

is this a no weld project?

I originally wanted it to be because i dont have equipment myself to weld or bend pipes or anything, but i also dont have a logical way to run the chain if i dont chop it. im at a bit of a crossroads right now on it.