Now With Full Write-Up - The Third Bike (pic heavy)

[stepper]

FULL REPORT ON PAGE 2

In a previous thread (see link) I had promised pics of my third build. Well, I just got her done and here she is.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10454

This build was a super budget build that started with a $20.00 Schwinn New World.
Some of the cheapo features of the build are:
* $ 5.00 Pannier Bags
* $ 29.99 Butchered and Laced Hairpin Saddle
* Shellaced Grips Made From Strips of Grocery Store Paper Bag
* $14.00 Wald Rack Fitted to Front Fork
* $ 3.00 Top Tube Protector Made From a Thrift Store Leather Belt
* $17.00 Handlebars Made From Chopped Cruiser Bars
Total Build Cost = $128.00

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

Very cool. Looks like one of those expensive city bikes being sold today.

 

[lobsterboyx]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

where on earth do you find 5 dollar pannier bags? ive been looking for awhile now...

 

[ej599]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

Wow thats cool, and I am so stealing that horn idea! Beautiful.

 

[stepper]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

Thanks for the comments!

where on earth do you find 5 dollar pannier bags? ive been looking for awhile now...

Search "saddle bags" in the equestrian portion of Ebay.
http://sporting-goods.shop.ebay.com/ite ... 86.c0.m282

 

[oddone]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

awesome bike love the horn

 

[Bicyclerick]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

very nice job. love that classic look

 

[SSG]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

Holy cow, that looks great! I love the absolutely massive seat and you nailed the style of handlebars I've been looking for. I think I'm going to have to make myself a set.

 

[ExtraBlaze]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

Very nice.That horn set up is super trick.Love the whole thing.

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

I don't think you know what type of mark you have made with those bags..you have to show us how you connected them to the rack please.

 

[Hooch]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

that is a stunning bike!

 

[slacker]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

As awesome as your second bike. I really like the lacquered grips. Nice skiptooth!

 

[ratrodrog]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

Very nicely done

 

[OUTLAW]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

WOW WOW WOW, what a great job.

Outlaw 8)

 

[Schwinnspastic]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

Nice ! may have to do a light weight after checkin that one out

 

[lobsterboyx]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

ive been thinking about this bike since i saw it. i draw great inspiration from this bike. black it is!

 

[Borlaxx]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

That seats awesome, where'd ya get it?

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

pretty

 

[stepper]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

I don't think you know what type of mark you have made with those bags..you have to show us how you connected them to the rack please.

If you look closely at the seventh pic you can see that they are attached with a set of P-Clips. I haven't secured the back of the bags to the rack yet but I will be punching a whole in each back and run some shoe string to loop around the rack legs to keep the bags from flopping around. The only problem with this set up is that it takes a bit of work to put the bags on and take them off.

 

[stepper]

Re: The Third Bike (pic heavy)

That seats awesome, where'd ya get it?

I ordered it from Rideable Bicycle Replicas. It was originally dark brown. I sanded it down, coated it with shellac, butchered it and laced it up. I read online that shoe makers used to coat leather shoes with shellac. It is holding out pretty well so far.