RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE-Worksman Wheels/Drum Brake

[iven]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE mock-up

how did you get that handle bar on the Girven?

The stem on this Girvin is steel. I was able to carefully open the jaws (I used a drift in the front hole) far enough to install the bars from the bottom.

oh... <o__O> well then.. i though that but then 'he wouldnt bent the stem for that :shock: hurm..

 

[milbums]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE mock-up

great build. I have to know where did u get the spring, what size is it?

The spring was on the fork when I got it. But they are available on e-bay, search Girvin in the bike section.

 

[oldcruiser26]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE mock-up

Great work on the paint that thing is going to be sweet

 

[ratcycle]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE mock-up

awesome, thanks. Great paint work.

 

[milbums]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE mock-up

My Electra 3 speed wheels showed up, I took them apart and laced one of the hubs into this.

Mounted tires

I am looking for new bars, the Haros just don't seem to look right.
Not sure if I like the painted rims, may go with aluminum, I stripped the pink Electras (I was late to the sale) but still have to polish them.

 

[milbums]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE update

Changed the bars.

I like these much better.

 

[milbums]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE update

Picked up some cork grips, stained and shellacked to get a little darker color.

Installed grips and seat

All that is really left is to install shifter. Has anyone used one of these old shifters with a nexus hub, I am hoping to use it but am unsure if it will work.

 

[milbums]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE-FINISHED (For Now)

Finished for now

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE-FINISHED (For Now)

Looks like a fun ride,very sweet !!!!

 

[milbums]

Re: RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE-FINISHED (For Now)

Thanks, It rides great, just have to adjust the bars and hit the trails.

 

[milbums]

Upgraded the wheels, I had this Worksman wheel set and picked up a nexus 3 speed from ind-chuckz (thanks Chuck).

I realized lacing these 11ga wheels is a lot tougher than standard 14ga

Getting it together

All done

 

[Araya51]

That's Klunkin Sweet.!!!!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That looks so tough! The wheels almost look like trail bike wheels with those heavy spokes and big hubs!
Very cool!

Luke.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

This bike turned out awesome!

The only thing that would improve the looks, (other that seeing it in my garage) would be to change the white cable housing to black. That would help it go away visually and would also match the brake cable.

A+

 

[kingfish254]

That turned out beautiful!!!!
I love the look of Girvin forks on these old frames. Especially with those beefy wheels!

 

[milbums]

This bike turned out awesome!

The only thing that would improve the looks, (other that seeing it in my garage) would be to change the white cable housing to black. That would help it go away visually and would also match the brake cable.

A+

I agree, need a black cable and will probably rotate the shifter 180 degrees and run the cable along/under the chainstay.