I'll just put this here... will be coming up with a build plan soon. Stay tuned!
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Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Threw some parts on it, going to run it 1x9 and I have almost everything I need!
Still needs a 3-pc crank conversion, chainring (I have the crank), shifter, seatpost, seat, and a few odds and ends... but pretty much, it's all there!
Threw some parts on it, going to run it 1x9 and I have almost everything I need!
Still needs a 3-pc crank conversion, chainring (I have the crank), shifter, seatpost, seat, and a few odds and ends... but pretty much, it's all there!
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
This is going to be my gravel/dirt/mud bike, so I don't have to get my Long Haul Trucker all nasty riding trails around here. I'm curious as to what it will weigh once it's done, should be cool!
All my buds with expensive MTB's will be jealous...
maybe an old-school springer fork, with canti studs? I've seen them around...
This is going to be my gravel/dirt/mud bike, so I don't have to get my Long Haul Trucker all nasty riding trails around here. I'm curious as to what it will weigh once it's done, should be cool!
All my buds with expensive MTB's will be jealous...
maybe an old-school springer fork, with canti studs? I've seen them around...
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
what is the tube that runs side to side behind the seat tube and forward of the rear brakes?
what is the tube that runs side to side behind the seat tube and forward of the rear brakes?
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
It's just a tube, not really sure what it's for. Might mount something cool on it.bpellham said:
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Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Looks like a great start, check out my build for some inspiration, since we both are building trail riders.
viewtopic.php?f=67&t=56868&start=30
Looks like a great start, check out my build for some inspiration, since we both are building trail riders.
viewtopic.php?f=67&t=56868&start=30
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Funkman, Glad to see you join us!!
Good luck!
Funkman, Glad to see you join us!!
Good luck!
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
I have one of the Beach Point bikes. The tube is where the rear rack mounts. Be interesting to see where you take this, I have been looking at mine and thinking how to get the most out of it.
Good luck, Rg
bpellham said:
I have one of the Beach Point bikes. The tube is where the rear rack mounts. Be interesting to see where you take this, I have been looking at mine and thinking how to get the most out of it.
Good luck, Rg
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Just had a stroke of inspiration, from the Custom Shifter thread... I have an old Shimano 7-speed thumb trigger shifter. It's begging for a custom shifter conversion! Still haven't decided what I'm going to do about paint, but... will try to post pics once I get a break in the rain.
Just had a stroke of inspiration, from the Custom Shifter thread... I have an old Shimano 7-speed thumb trigger shifter. It's begging for a custom shifter conversion! Still haven't decided what I'm going to do about paint, but... will try to post pics once I get a break in the rain.
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Looky forward to seeing you build your Funky Stickshift, Man!!
Looky forward to seeing you build your Funky Stickshift, Man!!
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Probably will run it 1x7 since I have the shifter, chain, and cassette for it... still will get plenty of gear range, it's a MTB, after all, and I don't live in the mountains.
Need to get a chainring that fits the spare 104mm 4-bolt crank I have, and get the 3-piece BB adapter. Still thinking about the stem/bars and such, not sure if I want to use the BMX setup I have on there, or go with mini apehangers. Still need to find pedals and a few other bits and pieces, but I'm starting to get some good ideas!
Probably will run it 1x7 since I have the shifter, chain, and cassette for it... still will get plenty of gear range, it's a MTB, after all, and I don't live in the mountains.
Need to get a chainring that fits the spare 104mm 4-bolt crank I have, and get the 3-piece BB adapter. Still thinking about the stem/bars and such, not sure if I want to use the BMX setup I have on there, or go with mini apehangers. Still need to find pedals and a few other bits and pieces, but I'm starting to get some good ideas!
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Started stripping the frame for the crank conversion, still deciding what I want to do for paint (if anything). Not much else I can do, been raining for days!
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Started stripping the frame for the crank conversion, still deciding what I want to do for paint (if anything). Not much else I can do, been raining for days!
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Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
The bunnies are getting hungry for an update!!!!!!
The bunnies are getting hungry for an update!!!!!!
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Removed the headset cups, getting ready to sandblast the frame and lay down a coat of flat black... Original, I know... still need to order a few parts.
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Removed the headset cups, getting ready to sandblast the frame and lay down a coat of flat black... Original, I know... still need to order a few parts.
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Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Flat black is always cool.
Better get those parts ordered so you have time to play with them.
Flat black is always cool.
Better get those parts ordered so you have time to play with them.
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Just a teaser, stripped the back of the frame with a mouse sander and the blast gun to get in the tight spots. Anybody guess what I'm going to do with the chainstays?
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Just a teaser, stripped the back of the frame with a mouse sander and the blast gun to get in the tight spots. Anybody guess what I'm going to do with the chainstays?
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Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Gee....let's see......exposed aluminum.....a can of aluminum polish.....hmmmm 8) 8)
Gee....let's see......exposed aluminum.....a can of aluminum polish.....hmmmm 8) 8)
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Okay, didn't get much done on the bike tonight, but I did order the bottom bracket adapter and Shimano sealed UN26 unit. If they come in before next weekend, I can start mocking the bike up while I'm finishing paint... i.e. it will be ridable soon! :mrgreen:
Still not sure I can pull off the suicide 7-speed trigger shifter, but I might... need to think about how to lay it out. If I have any brainstorms, I will post them up here!
Okay, didn't get much done on the bike tonight, but I did order the bottom bracket adapter and Shimano sealed UN26 unit. If they come in before next weekend, I can start mocking the bike up while I'm finishing paint... i.e. it will be ridable soon! :mrgreen:
Still not sure I can pull off the suicide 7-speed trigger shifter, but I might... need to think about how to lay it out. If I have any brainstorms, I will post them up here!
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
Cool, always interested in seeing shifter ideas. Sometimes it helps to get feedback from others. It helps me get the brain working.
Cool, always interested in seeing shifter ideas. Sometimes it helps to get feedback from others. It helps me get the brain working.
Re: Flat Junker => Rat Klunker
It even comes in flat black! Haven't gotten the bb yet...
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It even comes in flat black!
Haven't gotten the bb yet...Sent from my GT-P1010 using Tapatalk 2
