Rockafella - 1953 Ruff Firestone Super Cruiser - Completed Ride Video +MajorAward+RollingStoneCover

[GuitarlCarl]

Fork could go either way, it is busy up front with it doubled up, but may be cool... I have an idea for your tank. Hang it under the top tube and similar to Jake's idea, fill the void with flat sheet metal, like a flat tank with the peanut applied to each side. That would take up the areas where the tank is a different shape to the frame outline.

Carl.

 

[kingfish254]

Trying out the Sunlite Monark springer fork on Rockafella. I also mocked the rear fender in a more normal position.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

That's more in keeping with the Monark homage.

Personally I liked the straight Girvin without the fake Monark parts best. Just my opinion, but the Sunlite looks good too.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Funny how good a Monark-inspired fork looks with the Monark fender and train light.....[emoji12]
I think it's a winner!


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[bikewhorder]

It seems obvious to me that rear fender needs to be rotated all the way forward to lower chain stays.

 

[kingfish254]

It seems obvious to me that rear fender needs to be rotated all the way forward to lower chain stays.

Without a tire, there is a bit of a void there. I kinda want to keep the reflector in place though. One option I may try is continuing the fender with a couple of Monark deep fender sections that I have.

 

[kingfish254]

Thinking of going a different route with wheels and tires. I have been wanting to use this aged set of Felts forever. I think they better fit the vibe I'm going for.

 

[Jake Sensi]

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[Jake Sensi]

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[Jake Sensi]

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[Jake Sensi]

I DIG THAT IDEA B!! I'M GOING DOWNSTAIRS FOR A TEST FITTING NOW MYSELF. GTB! PEACE

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[kingfish254]

Rockafella Mockup with tank and guard. The tank will probably be slid back a little farther away from the headtube. Maybe I'll change the name to Mockafella !

 

[Chad T]

Without a tire, there is a bit of a void there. I kinda want to keep the reflector in place though. One option I may try is continuing the fender with a couple of Monark deep fender sections that I have.

Did you try the fender rotated forward to the chain stays like bikewhorder said? Would put the reflector in a weird spot but I thought the same thing. Looks like it would flow with the frame really well like that.

Edit: Missed that last post while I was posting. Extension deal looks cool.

Love that fork on that there!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

The extended rear fender does help add visual weight to offset the train light and springer. I'm digging the vibe on this one.


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[G-Matt]

It's coming together awesome love the classic look on this new frame .


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[dragnusa]

Digging the look so far. Man I need to get me a monark crown piece for one of my bikes.

 

[Chad T]

Guard looks cool. Tank under the top tube like the X53 tank maybe?

Or try the x53 tank on there again......but the og tank is cool with the guard.

 

[c1run1]

I have seen a lot of these built up but i dont ever recall seeing one with the mix of vintage and new parts to this extent , and your not making it easy on every one with this build off . i can see the gloves are off !!

 

[kingfish254]

Guard looks cool. Tank under the top tube like the X53 tank maybe?

Or try the x53 tank on there again......but the og tank is cool with the guard.

The ladies tank doesn't match the curve enough to use it in much any way other than wrapping the top tube with it.

As well as the X53 tank fits and looks, it's not for this build.

 

[kingfish254]

Fork could go either way, it is busy up front with it doubled up, but may be cool... I have an idea for your tank. Hang it under the top tube and similar to Jake's idea, fill the void with flat sheet metal, like a flat tank with the peanut applied to each side. That would take up the areas where the tank is a different shape to the frame outline.

Carl.

I thought of something along those lines, but I just don't believe it would flow right.