Ruff Lucky frame electric build

[crazydave58]

so...decided to take my bafang kit off my vanmoof and put it on my custom ruff bike...took it for a good ride today...I really like how the 3 speed Shimano works with the bafang motor...I may put on a wider set of handlebars tho...very nice riding bike ...t

rying out this axiom DLX rear rack too...just waiting for my new panniers to arrive..

 

[toro1978]

I honestly think this bars suit the bike perfectly, they complement the frame, seat, wheels and fork so well that the bike becomes more than the sum of its parts and give it a really unitary, finished look. If You would only blacken them that would be it. I'd call it done.

 

[crazydave58]

So I got some Alban pannier bags ...beautifully made bags...highly recommend...they fit nicely on my axiom flip flop rack..

 

[toro1978]

Forgot to mention, I love how well double tube frames and double tube forks go together. Hence moto-bars would be a good alternative if You still want to replace bars.

 

[crazydave58]

Those bars would look good for sure...but I think I will try these vintage U bars I just finished painting...their a little wider..

 

[crazydave58]

I also have these cool old aluminum touring bars...but they have larger diameter...couldn't get my throttle switch on

 

[crazydave58]

Decided to fasten some stiff rubber cargo liner that I had leftover to the sides of the pannier rack to support the bags and to help protect them from road crud..I think it turned out pretty good

 

[crazydave58]

Put on the U bars...I’m liken them..

 

[sdframe]

Great looking bike! What's the top speed in third?

 

[crazydave58]

Great looking bike! What's the top speed in third?

I’ve got 9 levels of assist on it...on level 9 on a flat stretch using just the throttle I can easily get it up to 35 or 40 Kmh.....it actually goes faster than I need it to...I generally ride around town in level 3 or 4 which gets me between 25 and 30 kmh...which is fast enough...but it’s nice to have the extra power when I want it...I ride in 2nd or 3rd gear most of the time...I actually prefer the 3 speed hub over the 8 speed hub I was using on my other bike...I spend less time changing gears..

 

[crazydave58]

I was feeling creative so I had some spare sheet metal to cut up for some bike bling..

 

[crazydave58]

Put the bars from my 41 Schwinn DX on my ruff build...feel pretty good..a little wider than the U bars

 

[wheelbender6]

That is a real bruiser.

 

[crazydave58]

 

[farmer]

Really nice build!

 

[destro23]

View attachment 100483 View attachment 100484 Put the bars from my 41 Schwinn DX on my ruff build...feel pretty good..a little wider than the U bars

What size rims are these? i've been having a hard time finding these mid sized wheels.. also if you don't mind where did you get them from? Thanks!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

They appear to be 26x80mm wheels, if I had to guess.
Contact member ind-chuckz, he can get the rims or build up the wheelset

Good luck!


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[destro23]

They appear to be 26x80mm wheels, if I had to guess.
Contact member ind-chuckz, he can get the rims or build up the wheelset

Good luck!


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Thanks! I'll ping him, I'm looking for 26x2.5 double walled because it's going on an ebike

 

[crazydave58]

What size rims are these? i've been having a hard time finding these mid sized wheels.. also if you don't mind where did you get them from? Thanks!

They are 65 mm rims...got them from ruff cycles as well as the tires

 

[crazydave58]

Trying out some straighter bars