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[deven_science]

Cut in the BB, and got it welded out.

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Thought I'd go ahead and post a little sketch of my plan.
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Are you concerned at all about your center of gravity ? It looks from your sketch that it’s all over your rear axle. Will the front end be super light? Wheelie machine ?

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Are you concerned at all about your center of gravity ? It looks from your sketch that it’s all over your rear axle. Will the front end be super light? Wheelie machine ?

Don’t get me wrong, I love the design, sweeping lines and close tires is sweet !

 

[deven_science]

Are you concerned at all about your center of gravity ? It looks from your sketch that it’s all over your rear axle. Will the front end be super light? Wheelie machine ?

It's a danger, but if it's too bad, I'll address it, and figure out a way to move the seat up in a way that looks good.

 

[deven_science]

Seat stays are on! Looks windswept sitting still.

 

[Ulu]

This looks very stylish from an art project view.

Just fill the front tire with water and everyone will wonder how you’re able to keep it on the ground at all.



PS: big wheelie fan here.

 

[kingfish254]

I love the lines so far. Those mid tubes are giving off a little Higgins or X53 vibe.

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Style for days! I love watching your builds.

 

[deven_science]

Got the frame mostly done, just the seat attachments, and to weld out a few things that are only tacked now.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

That looks awesome! Bravo!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Dude! Amazing work!
To me, it embraces the looks of ‘space era’ bikes, but brought forward to today. Love it.

Can’t wait to see what the front end is going to look like!

Question, is the seat going to be on some sort of sliding mechanism to allow front-rear adjustment?

 

[threeforks]

PS: big wheelie fan here.

Is that why you recommend wheelie bars ?

 

[Ulu]

Is that why you recommend wheelie bars ?

The truth is that I’ve never had one.

But I am planning a small electric trike, and it may well have some.

 

[Ulu]

I love the lines so far. Those mid tubes are giving off a little Higgins or X53 vibe.

I have no way to appreciate any of these inside comments about bikes I’ve never seen, but clearly this is a very cool design.

I could probably even ride it, for about five minutes, it but then I am not 6’-4” with size 13 shoes.

I am watching with great anticipation to see this machine in motion.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I have no way to appreciate any of these inside comments about bikes I’ve never seen,

Google Images is your friend.

'Higgins bicycle'

'X53 bicycle'

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Awesome machine! Does the front fork get a sweep or bend as wel?
A straight fork would look good too.

 

[kingfish254]

I have no way to appreciate any of these inside comments about bikes I’ve never seen, but clearly this is a very cool design.

RRB is a great resource for that. It's where I've learned a great deal about different vintage bike models over the years.

 

[SwissGuy]

RRB is a great resource for that. It's where I've learned a great deal about different vintage bike models over the years.

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On this site there is more then enough (professional) knowledge from a lot of backgrounds floating around to help each other out!

 

[deven_science]

Well, this is where I really wanted the seat to live, but as you can guess, I just can't get it to stop from flipping up, even if I weigh down the front end. So, reluctantly, I'll have to cut off the seat, and move it forward.

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Well… you could fill the front down tube as well as the front forks with lead and the front tire with water, and go on a diet and lose weight. But, that kind of defeats the idea of a small compact ride !!