I started with this run of the mill Chinese rod brake bike
A few frame mods were added
A nice vintage burgundy and gold pin stripes were laid down
The hoops are off of a junk 26" lightweight. I hit them with a multi color brown to simulate wood rims. Then laced them to a Union front hub and a Perry Two Star B-100 out back.
A set of Soma Major Taylor bars added to the look with twine grips.
A vintage leather hairpin saddle makes for a comfortable ride.
I finished it off with a pair of white tires from junkyrustybikes.net
Here are the "official" finished pics. This has been one of my favorite builds to date, but I think it might end up for sale sooner rather than later.
A few frame mods were added
A nice vintage burgundy and gold pin stripes were laid down
The hoops are off of a junk 26" lightweight. I hit them with a multi color brown to simulate wood rims. Then laced them to a Union front hub and a Perry Two Star B-100 out back.
A set of Soma Major Taylor bars added to the look with twine grips.
A vintage leather hairpin saddle makes for a comfortable ride.
I finished it off with a pair of white tires from junkyrustybikes.net
Here are the "official" finished pics. This has been one of my favorite builds to date, but I think it might end up for sale sooner rather than later.