RRBBO16

[Bike from the Dead]

Hey guys, I got a question regarding the Build Off rules. I know the number 1 rule is that in order to qualify, my bike build can't begin until after the start date, which was May 1st if I remember correctly. Here's my question in regards to that rule: Can I enter a bike that I started on before the Build Off, but never finished? Even if there are 2 build threads already dedicated to it?

Reason I ask is because I've got my 1950/1951 Schwinn DX bike, Schwinn Dixie, that I bought in 2018, stripped down to bare metal, and then have done nothing but mock up dozens of parts dozens of times without ever finishing the bike, much less just get it riding. I've never even primed, painted or even powder coated it!

I'm just thinking that if I enter this bike into the Build Off, it'll give me that extra push to get this one done. I think I've figured out a good direction to take this bike, but I want to be sure it'd be okay to start yet another build thread for the same bike.

 

[RustyGold]

Reimagined bikes are common in the build offs. Blow it apart and then you can 'start a new build'. If you already have a BO16 thread started, you would continue that thread and this would be your 'one frame change'.

Now, GTB!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Reimagined bikes are common in the build offs. Blow it apart and then you can 'start a new build'. If you already have a BO16 thread started, you would continue that thread and this would be your 'one frame change'.

Now, GTB!

Ok, cool! I haven't started a new build thread yet, so no frame change necessary. I want to wait until Dad's sandblaster is fixed before I create a new thread though, otherwise I won't be able to finish it the way I want.

 

[sandman]

I did the same with my MBBO bike that never got off the ground .
Jump in !

 

[kingfish254]

BUILDS

 

[kingfish254]

Hey guys, I got a question regarding the Build Off rules. I know the number 1 rule is that in order to qualify, my bike build can't begin until after the start date, which was May 1st if I remember correctly. Here's my question in regards to that rule: Can I enter a bike that I started on before the Build Off, but never finished? Even if there are 2 build threads already dedicated to it?

Reason I ask is because I've got my 1950/1951 Schwinn DX bike, Schwinn Dixie, that I bought in 2018, stripped down to bare metal, and then have done nothing but mock up dozens of parts dozens of times without ever finishing the bike, much less just get it riding. I've never even primed, painted or even powder coated it!
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I'm just thinking that if I enter this bike into the Build Off, it'll give me that extra push to get this one done. I think I've figured out a good direction to take this bike, but I want to be sure it'd be okay to start yet another build thread for the same bike.

Break it all down to a pile of parts, and it's the same as starting from scratch. Jump on in!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

BTW has anyone heard something from @LukeTheJoker lately? Is he still busy rebuilding his cottage?

I spoke with Luke and he said "I've been super busy on the house, but making good progress. I intend to update on RRB soon."

 

[SwissGuy]

...build threads up and running

 

[SwissGuy]

We've got 88 build threads going!


And @kingfish254 posted message #999 in class 2

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

When will a finished builds space be made available? Dean Dean's Mountain Machine has been done for a minute.

 

[Captain Awesome]

When will a finished builds space be made available? Dean Dean's Mountain Machine has been done for a minute.

Good point

We need @Angie for that

 

[toro1978]

I basically only need to hook up the gears and I am done. I don't want to rush it though. It would be a bummer to have a great idea after you declare finished, i. e. after you create a finished thread.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Okay, I finally have the means to sandblast my bike projects, which means I can enter my bike into the Build Off and stand a chance of getting it done... but I have one last question before I begin my build thread: I've already mocked up parts on my bike in the hopes of figuring out what direction I want to take this bike before I get started, so if I take the bike apart again, and use that as my "starting point," am I still within the Build Off rules, even if the following mockup photos were shot prior to that? I haven't necessarily "built" my bike yet, I've just slapped parts together to see what I like best.

 

[Fv2]

Okay, I finally have the means to sandblast my bike projects, which means I can enter my bike into the Build Off and stand a chance of getting it done... but I have one last question before I begin my build thread: I've already mocked up parts on my bike in the hopes of figuring out what direction I want to take this bike before I get started, so if I take the bike apart again, and use that as my "starting point," am I still within the Build Off rules, even if the following mockup photos were shot prior to that? I haven't necessarily "built" my bike yet, I've just slapped parts together to see what I like best.

Take it apart and start anew... a new build.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

My bike for the March BO has already been built and ridden in my imagination! I'd say that you had an early mock up at best, and to compensate, you handicapped yourself by putting it on pause until now. Get in the game!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Take it apart and start anew... a new build.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Take it apart and start anew... a new build.

My bike for the March BO has already been built and ridden in my imagination! I'd say that you had an early mock up at best, and to compensate, you handicapped yourself by putting it on pause until now. Get in the game!

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Well then that settles it! I'll take this bike apart (again,) snap some photos of its disassembled state, then start my build thread! I'd only put it on pause since my dad's sandblaster was out of commission, but now that it's fixed, I know I can at least stand a chance of finishing this bike in time.

 

[kingfish254]

Well then that settles it! I'll take this bike apart (again,) snap some photos of its disassembled state, then start my build thread! I'd only put it on pause since my dad's sandblaster was out of commission, but now that it's fixed, I know I can at least stand a chance of finishing this bike in time.

Great, you'll be the 89th build

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Getting all my photos edited in Photoshop right now. Should have my build thread up here within the next couple hours.

 

[kingfish254]