Raven

[OddJob]

I like your idea of flat and gloss black on the same frame. That's a look I still have yet to try. Maybe even do a couple of frame tubes in gloss black? One of my favorite car show hot rods around my neck of the woods has that combo, and it's really cool! This is a good example below. Maybe you can do some more gloss black vinyl graphics elsewhere on the frame?

Glad the crank set arrived. Looking forward to more of your work!

 

[Ravenshurst]

Thanks OJ. I am not much of a pinstriper, but I am going to flat /gloss the fork, and MAYBE some striping on the frame tubes or some scroll work or something....

 

[Ravenshurst]

Dilemma.

I really want this super sized, super comfortable saddle with this super kustom but still-old-school seat cover......
But maybe the look of the bike requires an uncomfortable, stripped down, tiny seat....

 

[MattiThundrrr]

If you are riding it, comfort is more important. I have an ugly seat on my bike. People have picked on me for it. But you know what? I can't see it when I am riding, but I sure feel it. It has been on there for decades and countless miles for a reason.

 

[Ravenshurst]

LOL.

Thanks Matti. Yes, I have decided that I must to mine own self be true...The truth is, if it is uncomfortable, I won't ride it.

And the desired seat isn't, in my not-so-humble opinion, isn't ugly. Not at all. It just may not fit this build.

But I want it. So....

 

[Ravenshurst]

FINALLY!! Some more parts have arrive from eBay, amazon, points unknown...
I just got home from work, so I am not going to mess with it now, but tomorrow I will try to get some painting done and throw together a mock-up. I would take pictures, but a friend of mine told that people on the internet HATE mock-ups, so....

 

[Ravenshurst]

kinda mock-up...

 

[Ravenshurst]

I may have a problem, don't know yet....well...I may have lots of problems, lol.....
the 22.2mm quill is just the tiniest bit too big for the steerer. I am not going to use this fork, I just haven't received the new fork yet. (more waiting). I will wait until I try my stem in the right fork before I panic. Worst case scenario, I am sure a Dremel can fix it...

Mags. Disc brakes. BMX stem, flat handle bars....the only problem is the wheels.....

 

[Ravenshurst]

Problem solved...and a question...

 

[Ravenshurst]

But the question is.....Does everyone prefer pinstripes, or not? Raven will wear white walls when she is done.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I may have a problem, don't know yet...

Yeah, something is not working here

Too much air in the fork?

 

[Ravenshurst]

lol. I was surprised no one has an opinion on the pinstripes. I can't decide which I like better.....

 

[Captain Awesome]

I like a good set of stripes on pretty much anything. Those wheels will definitely need that white wall to break up the wall of red

Old and modern My kinda build

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Yeah, something is not working here
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Too much air in the fork?

Yeah, something is not working here
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Too much air in the fork?

You must be one serious unicycler to need that big of a water bottle !

 

[Ravenshurst]

Thanks Cap. I really wanted a vintage frame for this build, because I really like the old/new thing......but....
Now I need a vintage frame for the NEXT build which I am ALREADY planning, lol.
I am just not sure how noticeable the stripes will be with the white walls and rotors....

 

[Ravenshurst]

You must be one serious unicycler to need that big of a water bottle !

lol. I wish the new fork would arrive....otherwise I am going to have to learn to ride a wheelie....which I have NEVER been able to do.....

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

But the question is.....Does everyone prefer pinstripes, or not? Raven will wear white walls when she is done.View attachment 195843View attachment 195844View attachment 195845

Since you’re planning in whitewalls, I would go without…..you can always add them later (WAY easier than removing)

 

[kingfish254]

Wheels look great.
I think they will look better without the stripe since you are going with whitewalls. Red wheels with whitewalls is such a classic ratrod vibe.

 

[Ravenshurst]

kingfish...yes, the traditional flat black/red wheels/whitewalls was a primary inspiration.

FINALLY got the fork from eBay. (from Bulgaria, believe it or not). Its a nice satin black, but that doesn't fir the plan, so, tomorrow I will hit it with some clear matte, and some gloss, (just because), and get some pictures of an actual mock-up.

 

[GeePig]

I liked the all black look, but the colour is good. I have been building all black bikes since the 1980s, and it is like a darn trap...