Since my first BO entry if done, and I have a frame on the way, time for a second entry.
I've always wanted a legit OG Klunker, and that was the inspiration behind this, even though its not vintage.
Im starting with this Heavy Duti frame from Ind-chuckz, it should ship today I assume.
I have a set of tires that have been kicking around my garage for a while now. 26x3.0 Duro DH tires. This is whats giving the bike the name, mid fat, or plus. Here is a size comparison between a regular MTB 26x2.1, the 3.0 that I am using, and a 4.0 fat bike tire.
And here are a few parts that are in the parts pile that should work:
36 hole ATOM rear drum:
The only 25.4 seat post I have:
Mega Range 7 speed freewheel:
I haven't decided if I am putting a front shock on it yet, but if I do, I have at least 3-4 options that will fit these bigger tires:
The rest of the details will have to work themselves out. I am not sure what kind of bars I want, either some squarer wald bars, or a straight motorcycle style bar. Also, I want a Brooks seat, but not sure I can afford one. I still need a rear rim to lace that Atom drum into as well. For the shifter, I want to use an old friction shifter, or a 7 speed thumb shifter, I need one of those too. For cranks, either the stock OPC, with a different ring, or convert to a square taper crank.
I need to figure out paint too. I don't really like yellow, but I do like the durability of factory paint. I do like a bit of patina too. I also really like Yeti blue/green.
Thats it for now.....
I've always wanted a legit OG Klunker, and that was the inspiration behind this, even though its not vintage.
Im starting with this Heavy Duti frame from Ind-chuckz, it should ship today I assume.
I have a set of tires that have been kicking around my garage for a while now. 26x3.0 Duro DH tires. This is whats giving the bike the name, mid fat, or plus. Here is a size comparison between a regular MTB 26x2.1, the 3.0 that I am using, and a 4.0 fat bike tire.
And here are a few parts that are in the parts pile that should work:
36 hole ATOM rear drum:
The only 25.4 seat post I have:
Mega Range 7 speed freewheel:
I haven't decided if I am putting a front shock on it yet, but if I do, I have at least 3-4 options that will fit these bigger tires:
The rest of the details will have to work themselves out. I am not sure what kind of bars I want, either some squarer wald bars, or a straight motorcycle style bar. Also, I want a Brooks seat, but not sure I can afford one. I still need a rear rim to lace that Atom drum into as well. For the shifter, I want to use an old friction shifter, or a 7 speed thumb shifter, I need one of those too. For cranks, either the stock OPC, with a different ring, or convert to a square taper crank.
I need to figure out paint too. I don't really like yellow, but I do like the durability of factory paint. I do like a bit of patina too. I also really like Yeti blue/green.
Thats it for now.....
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