a (Klunker) is: Old cruiser frame transformed in "mountain bike"
as a ( :?: ) is: Old cruiser frame transformed in "speed/road bike"
Thanks!
as a ( :?: ) is: Old cruiser frame transformed in "speed/road bike"
Thanks!
"road bike with Cruiser frame"what is the name for that ?
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we should really find a name for those specific bikes ... "speedster"or "roadster" bicycles ? ..idk
I vote "Roadster".
That would apply to any cruiser framed bike that is specifically set up for serious riding rather than style. My Dyno fits that category:
No frills at all- just a mile-eater, and a good one, too.
JWM
That would apply to any cruiser framed bike that is specifically set up for serious riding rather than style. My Dyno fits that category:
No frills at all- just a mile-eater, and a good one, too.
JWM
How 'bout a "CROAD" or "CROADIE"??
why not pile up the names for it and make a vote afterward to please the majority and find a official name for those cool bikes?
1- Speedster
2- Roadster
3- RC bike (road cruiser)
4- Croad bike or croadie
5- FBA (fast bike Anchor)
6- PC bike (Path cruiser)
7- RTR (road track racer)
8- :?:
my vote for now would be 1 or 2
1- Speedster
2- Roadster
3- RC bike (road cruiser)
4- Croad bike or croadie
5- FBA (fast bike Anchor)
6- PC bike (Path cruiser)
7- RTR (road track racer)
8- :?:
my vote for now would be 1 or 2
"Zipper"
The Klunker name suggests it's solid but heavy. The Zipper name may suggest it's fast(er), but still a little more solid than a traditional road bike.
I'm interested in this because, while I'm not looking at using a cruiser frame, I'm looking at using a ruster old road frame to give it a ratty appearance. So, I'd like to know what to call it. "Zipper" came to my mind. "Croader" would follow in the same theme, but to me sounds like a type of frog. :lol:
The Klunker name suggests it's solid but heavy. The Zipper name may suggest it's fast(er), but still a little more solid than a traditional road bike.
I'm interested in this because, while I'm not looking at using a cruiser frame, I'm looking at using a ruster old road frame to give it a ratty appearance. So, I'd like to know what to call it. "Zipper" came to my mind. "Croader" would follow in the same theme, but to me sounds like a type of frog. :lol:
i read somewhere that a klunker or Clunker is a junk balloon tire frame outfitted with deraileurs/shifters , with "tank/fenders/chainguard etc.." removed to transform it into a mountain bike
maybe cause of the Klunk klunk noise they use to make back in the days before they stip extra parts off of theme ? idk there no true answer to were the name came from as i know ,so the road/cruiser name could be anything..
since klunkers have become more a style of bike rather than only upgraded vintage balooner ,
the definition of a ????? would be: a vintage looking frame (cantilever/twin-toptube or exceptions)outfitted with "26 to 700c" wheels with skinny tires and built for performant road or track use (no diamond frames)
maybe cause of the Klunk klunk noise they use to make back in the days before they stip extra parts off of theme ? idk there no true answer to were the name came from as i know ,so the road/cruiser name could be anything..
since klunkers have become more a style of bike rather than only upgraded vintage balooner ,
the definition of a ????? would be: a vintage looking frame (cantilever/twin-toptube or exceptions)outfitted with "26 to 700c" wheels with skinny tires and built for performant road or track use (no diamond frames)
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Roadie?
nah ... radrods don't fit very well with good road performance IMOdeorman said:
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Not that kind... Think Rock and roll.deorman said:
Apologies if I'm committing Rat Rod blasphemy, but I have a retro mountain bike I'm considering 'cruiserfying'!!!
This is from a newbie Brit, so please show me the error of my ways if I'm thinking all wrong, but there are a limited number of 'original' cruisers about without spending silly pounds sterling!!! Plus 'she who must be obeyed' considers my 4 bike collection large enough so I'm trying to work with what I've got!!!
If you allow me to do my project (!!!) what would you call a cruiserfied mountain bike??? Would the name be the inverse of a mountainbike-ified cruiser???
Gary
This is from a newbie Brit, so please show me the error of my ways if I'm thinking all wrong, but there are a limited number of 'original' cruisers about without spending silly pounds sterling!!! Plus 'she who must be obeyed' considers my 4 bike collection large enough so I'm trying to work with what I've got!!!
If you allow me to do my project (!!!) what would you call a cruiserfied mountain bike??? Would the name be the inverse of a mountainbike-ified cruiser???
Gary
