RAW

[ralphy]

Hi guys,

I have been wanting to build a Firebike Fluid for years...for as long as i can remember since i saw the frame 10 years ago maybe?

Idea is to keep everything RAW as much as possible. I live in a flat with a terrasse so making part is a bit tricky.

so for those of you who don't know, here is the frame

And here are parts that i have just received. (i am not going to give away everything from the start)



As for the bars, undecided yet, so i ordered 3 from zombieperformance (Steffan is an awesome guy). Right column, 3rd, 4th and last are mine (killer deal on all of them) - last one isn't RAW but we shall see (eventually i think i will sell 2 of them, watch this space if you are interested)



see you all at the next update

 

[ralphy]

update, some more goodies showed up :

so 29" wheel



which makes everything looks like this



mockup tonight at home!!

 

[CBURKE]

Can't wait to see it!

 

[ralphy]

right...right...right...something tells me i will have to build a custom fork...without welding....

 

[CBURKE]

Naaa, Just some cutting on a chopper fork would look cool. Get it down low!

 

[ralphy]

i need to get the back wheel in really, then i'd have a better idea....

 

[CBURKE]

Yes!

 

[ralphy]

ok, just order this raw beauty

tyre 24 x 3.0

Shimano 1 speed hub (yes this will eventually be an electric beast so no need for fancy hubs now)

I guess i better learn to build a wheel....oh dear!!!

 

[Danny Lopez]

Nice start!

 

[ralphy]

Nice start!

thanks man

 

[ralphy]

ooohhhh!!!! this could be an interesting find!!! nothing a bit of WD40 couldn't solve!!!

 

[ralphy]

or this one.....

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice fork!

Luke.

 

[ralphy]

or this one.... i love ebay.de!!!

 

[Vintage-Iron]

ooohhhh!!!! this could be an interesting find!!! nothing a bit of WD40 couldn't solve!!!

 

[Vintage-Iron]

great find love it

 

[Vintage-Iron]

ooohhhh!!!! this could be an interesting find!!! nothing a bit of WD40 couldn't solve!!!

this one is a winner

 

[ralphy]

this one is a winner

i think so too, i just need to know 2 things :

1 - can i remove the steering shaft without breaking anything (so i can make one that would fit into a 1 1/8" steering headset)
2 - is there at least 40mm between axle and 1st (obstacle)

The length is sound (600mm sounds just perfect) and so is the width (140mm is what we use now)...so i really hope i get the answers i need!!

 

[sensor]

Just wondering if it has the FTF on it anymore(assuming you have the frame in hand)?

 

[texasbigjon]

I wouldn't purchase those bars until your further along on your mockup. im running 14" of pullback on my firebike and im still leaning forward!