RUFF CYCLES "THE DEAN"

[Rat Rod]

As part of the deal I had with Henry Morgan, I ended up with the Ruff Cycle again.

Today I got out there and painted it and put it all together. Rides much better with short cranks. The pedal scraping issue no longer exists.

Here's how it looked a couple of days ago....

Here's how it looks today after the build...

My 10 year old shot this one...I definitely need one of those forward facing Basman style seat posts on this thing...or a REEEALLY long set of handlebars. :lol:

 

[deorman]

Maybe turn the bar clamp backwards?

 

[Rat Rod]

Maybe turn the bar clamp backwards?

That's a good idea...if I remember correctly, I may have tried that last time before I sold it to Henry.

I guess I need to give it another try....thanks for the reminder!

 

[deorman]

The clamp looks like it should clear the top tube, the bar itself maybe not. :?

 

[Rat Rod]

Tried it out and it helped quite a bit on the reach.

It does give you sort of a flip flop effect with the front end though....not too bad to get used to though.

I definitely need a larger chainring I think I'm running a 36T now on the front and with the 2 speed kickback hub, 1st gear is almost unusable.

 

[MIGZ]

You did exactly what I plan on doing with my Porucho frame. Primer red.n At one point i was going to have it powder coated Bianchi green but recently changed my mind.

Its sitting in the garage I plan on finishing her up and probably selling it since i have a few other projects I need to fund.

 

[enginedave]

What size are your wheels and tires?

 

[eparsons]

Sweet looking bike and I rides like a dream.. Looking forward to riding it again.