RUFF CYCLES "LUCKY" BUILD - (FINISHED)
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Great tire choice!
Luke.
Luke.
Rat Rod
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Thanks guys...it will be fun to actually ride the thing and see how it does.
I'm also waiting on the dust cover, sprocket and retaining ring for the rear hub from Ruff Cycles. It accidentally got left out of the packing when they sent it all over.
I will say this...it weighs a pretty good amount at this point....but that makes for a smooth ride right?
I'm also waiting on the dust cover, sprocket and retaining ring for the rear hub from Ruff Cycles. It accidentally got left out of the packing when they sent it all over.
I will say this...it weighs a pretty good amount at this point....but that makes for a smooth ride right?
Heavy bikes are best ridden using momentum. Get your legs spun up and keep em burning at about 90 rpm.
Did you figure out what BB spindle length would work? Those Dia Compe cranks look like they have a really narrow q-factor, so those wide chain stays may be a challenge to clear.
Did you figure out what BB spindle length would work? Those Dia Compe cranks look like they have a really narrow q-factor, so those wide chain stays may be a challenge to clear.
I was thinking you'd need some curved cranks. Those 160mm arms should help you fit on this big frame a bit easier. I'd be worried about not having enough leverage, but that 39t chainring should pair well with the 22t cog that comes standard with the 2 speed kb hub. I felt like the 38/18 was easy to pedal with 165mm arms on my Trek cruiser, so you should be good.
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
I've got a 42 and 39 tooth front chainring to work with.
When I put the 170mm crank arms on it, they seemed kind of long...as in I might grind around the corners kind of long.
Hopefully the new crank arms will arrive today or tomorrow.
When I put the 170mm crank arms on it, they seemed kind of long...as in I might grind around the corners kind of long.
Hopefully the new crank arms will arrive today or tomorrow.
Very cool, Steve! I like the color combo on this... 
Looking good Steve, can't wait to take it for a spin.
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Couldn't stand waiting for my cranks so I swiped a set off another bike I have. They are 170mm and after taking it for a test run, I think the 160mm that are coming on Wednesday will be perfect. I managed to grind the pedal on a turn so the 170s are a wee bit long.
Sky was nice and cloudy today so it was perfect for a few shots. I'm still debating on whether to create a tank plate for this or not. It rides really nice and the 2 speed kickback hub seems to be geared perfectly.
Sky was nice and cloudy today so it was perfect for a few shots. I'm still debating on whether to create a tank plate for this or not. It rides really nice and the 2 speed kickback hub seems to be geared perfectly.
Love the looks of the bike.... but to tell you the truth I don't see how 10mm (just a little over 3/8") in crank arm difference is going to matter much when it comes to pedal grinding...
Rat Rod
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I had turned pretty hard when it happened and it only happened once so I'm hoping that shaving a little off will keep it from happening.
If not....I'll just have to be more careful.
A shorter pedal might help some also though you still have your foot to deal with. 
10 mm makes quite a difference when you consider how close the crank arms are to center line of the bike. Because the pedal sticks out further, that 10 mm is amplified when you lean. Check out my awesomely drawn diagram:
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Is it comfortable? Haven't seen those before. The bike looks good. Appears tall.
