RRBBO13 Pastiche (Painted, Sneak Peek)

[SSG]

I cut apart two stems for the quill part, neither of them worked. I ended up having to turn the quill part of the stem down from 22.2mm to 21.1 mm. Hopefully I can find time to weld the bars and get them finished up tomorrow.

 

[SSG]

This bike has been a bit of a struggle when it comes to design. I have a certain aesthetic I usually go for, but I want to break away from it for this bike and build something a little different for a change.

 

[SSG]

I'm not sure if I'll end up using these pedals, but they'll work for now.

Got some ThickSlicks, tubes and a chain. I think I have everything I need now except for grips and a better seat.

 

[Funkme]

I have moped bars like that... I used on a cycletruck.
They are a dime a dozen here... But those look really cool on this build.

 

[Donniebikes55]

I like the frame mods,and your tube bender is genius. And I WANT that chain guard! !!

 

[macncheese]

Dig the bars. Reminds me of early mountain bike bull moose bars.

 

[kingfish254]

I really like those bars

 

[SSG]

I couldn't really decide on a color but I did a little test paint today. I think it'll be ok.

Wheel/tire combo.

 

[Chad T]

Looks like a cool mix of parts. Dig those wheels.

 

[SSG]

The fork is painted. Unfortunately I just realized someone else in the build off has the same paint scheme. Do I keep it, or do I start over?

 

[OddJob]

The fork is painted. Unfortunately I just realized someone else in the build off has the same paint scheme. Do I keep it, or do I start over?

Is it the same style of build? I can't recall the other one. Paint is only one aspect of a build. Style, parts selection, accessories, stance, all contribute to making it your own unique build.

Personally, I like the light or sky blue color. Always a favorite!

 

[SSG]

I was doing the Schwinn scheme of cobalt blue, white darts and red striping. I'm going to go ahead and finish it. Hopefully it'll be different enough that it doesn't end up looking like a twin to somebody else's bike.

 

[kingfish254]

Is this bad boy a rider yet?

 

[SSG]

I finished the pinstriping on the frame friday so it should be ready to start going back together tomorrow. I've got a head badge on the way so I'll need to wait for that to drill out the badge holes before I can assemble the headset. I'll finish the bike for sure, I'm just not totally sold on the look so far.

 

[SSG]

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Classic looking frame and paint scheme, looks great! One of the most convincing gender benders that I've seen.

 

[SSG]

Thanks man . I'm feeling better about the bike now that it's going back together.

 

[Brian macumber]

Looking good love the colors

 

[SSG]

I modified the seat post into a "7" style post to move the seat back a bit and started working on the chain guard.

 

[SSG]

It took a bit of hunting to find a suitable head-badge. I didn't want a common brand badge since this bike isn't intended to be a replica or imitation of a specific bike, I wanted something a bit obscure. This one matches the paint scheme perfectly.

I drilled and tapped the head tube for 10-32 round head brass screws. This is the first time this badge has been mounted on a bike.

I also finished painting the guard and started test fitting it.