Phat chopper

[Stevetraf]

So .... I went to buy some rims from a guy and came away with some other parts including a phat chopper frame .
Since I like to polish turds - I took on the challenge .
These things are kind of ugly ... sorry to offend anyone.. but they aren't the prettiest bike in the block .
I'll apologize to anyone who has one and likes it .

But herein lies the reason for most post .
I've got 2 mock ups and am looking for an opinion or multiple opinions on what it will look like in its second life .

Take a peek at the pics - feel free to let me know what you think .

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[Stevetraf]

So .... I went to buy some rims from a guy and came away with some other parts including a phat chopper frame .
Since I like to polish turds - I took on the challenge .
These things are kind of ugly ... sorry to offend anyone.. but they aren't the prettiest bike in the block .
I'll apologize to anyone who has one and likes it .

But herein lies the reason for most post .
I've got 2 mock ups and am looking for an opinion or multiple opinions on what it will look like in its second life .

Take a peek at the pics - feel free to let me know what you think .

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[Stevetraf]

Also -- I think I'll do a mock up with 24" rims and some felt bricks white walls . And I will post. Pics of that as well.


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[pholTmonx]

That is a very strange frame
.. not sure how I feel about it... That said the one where it looks like your using stems as grips is interesting in a positive way... I think space race Jetsons is the only direction could build one... Needs a space liner rack

 

[Stevetraf]

The stems you are referring to are clip on bars that are meant for a cafe racer motorcycle, I had used them on a previous build and didn't like the result.

And it's a totally strange frame - no question about that !



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[pholTmonx]

Have fun and good luck

 

[Muttley]

You're right, that frame is hideous. I think you could improve the looks greatly by adding another non-structural backbone.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I sometimes like these and sometimes really don't!
Someone did one in an MBBO a year or two ago and that one I really liked!

Luke.

 

[RustyGold]

I've been casually looking for a cheap one for a trike idea for my mother. Has a fairly low step over height, without being a girl's bike. They are interesting .

Jason

 

[Stevetraf]

The trike idea intrigues me also - but the lack of space for one - seems to win out the follow through in building one .

The thought that it's kind of a girls bike also ran through my thoughts with it .

And yup!! hideous is a good description of them - phat makes a couple of good designs- this isn't one though .


I think going low and level will take some of the ugly out - about a 4" chop on the fork .
And the other thing I found weird was the banana seat is meant for a 20" bike - and looks
Right at home on it - so that will stay on for now .
Just working on getting the fork steer tube to a correct length- the one out of the parts bin is a bit short - so it'll be extended in length - by using an insert/plug and a donor steer tube.
This wouldn't be much of an issue if the 10" headtube wasn't 1" - were it 1 1-8th" I have one that would fit it .
But that is the fun in building these things - finding creative solutions to the problems that arise while building something different .
I've yet to dig out the set of 24" rims to see if I like that look versus the 26 ers .
But the weekend will soon be here .
Once I get the fork sorted out and installed I'll be able to give it a test ride and choose which wheels will work best .




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[RustyGold]

I think going low and level will take some of the ugly out - about a 4" chop on the fork .

Yup...that was what I was thinking as well, but with a bent springer to bring the front down a bit.

Jason

 

[Stevetraf]

That's a good idea !
Although it's becoming a spare parts build - and there isn't one of those in the parts bins .

But that could be cool - and definitely something to ponder - the Springer might draw the eye away from the weird frame !?!
Lol!!



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[pholTmonx]

Defiantly needs more bars crossing here or there to balance out.

*Edit... I really want to like spin the head tube around and get the bottom tube where it belongs.. very peculiar design...
Any idea what it was market for?

 

[RustyGold]

Here is a link to Mr Meaner from MBBO#4...I think it turned out pretty sharp :

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/class-1-mr-meaner.95845/

Jason

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Here is a link to Mr Meaner from MBBO#4...I think it turned out pretty sharp :

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/class-1-mr-meaner.95845/

Jason

That is the one I was thinking of!

Luke.

 

[Stevetraf]

So , while I'm awaiting the fork - I'm playing with wheels , the 29" fit !
And although weird - look alright- but this is a weird bike - once I have the fork crown back I'll have a better idea as to which wheels will actually be on it .



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[c1run1]

I built a sick bike out of one of these !

 

[pholTmonx]

I built a sick bike out of one of these !
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LOL..... MORE LIKE I USED THESE TUBES TO GO OFF THE HOOK!

 

[Stevetraf]

Crazy cool !
But how do you pedal around ?


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[LukeTheJoker]

Crazy cool !
But how do you pedal around ?


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Gravity bike/racer.

I built a sick bike out of one of these !

Yes, yes you did!

Luke.