SMOKE SHOW

[benjimanactivate]

I was kinda late to the game….

I randomly checked the site and saw that another build off was going on. For some time I had been collecting parts to make my dream muscle bike. I kept moving other projects ahead of my vision as the years went by.

It was time

I wanted to use an established frame for both geometry and ease of building a jig. I found a 24” complete mountain bike that fit the plan. I used the seat tube, lower chain stay, head tube, and bottom bracket, the rest would be hand fabricated. I built the jig directly off of the mountain bike frame and removed sections of the frame I wouldn’t be using as I built other pieces. It was slow going but I completed it in a timely manner. My motivation was a hybrid between a muscle bike, bmx bike, mountain bike, and vintage road bike. I’ll let you look at the pics and decide which is which!!

Build thread:

https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/“smoke-show”-24”-muscle-bike-build.116019/

Please enjoy the pics and thanks for letting me play!!!

 

[benjimanactivate]

Kustom muscle bike! Hand built frame for ratrodbikes.com build off!!

 

[OddJob]

Sweet build! Thanks for joining the party again this time around!

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Wow, just amazing. Sorry but i didn't even saw your build thread, so much builds!

 

[OddJob]

Just had time to watch your vid this morning. Very well done! Obviously not your 'first rodeo', as they say!

The tribute to your dad was very appropriate, and heartfelt. I'm sorry to hear of his struggle with cancer. I lost my dad much the same way, over a period of years. Sharing their love of the 'garage' and dedicating ourselves, and our builds and projects to them is a way to honor them now that they are gone.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I was kinda late to the game….

I randomly checked the site and saw that another build off was going on. For some time I had been collecting parts to make my dream muscle bike. I kept moving other projects ahead of my vision as the years went by.

It was time

I wanted to use an established frame for both geometry and ease of building a jig. I found a 24” complete mountain bike that fit the plan. I used the seat tube, lower chain stay, head tube, and bottom bracket, the rest would be hand fabricated. I built the jig directly off of the mountain bike frame and removed sections of the frame I wouldn’t be using as I built other pieces. It was slow going but I completed it in a timely manner. My motivation was a hybrid between a muscle bike, bmx bike, mountain bike, and vintage road bike. I’ll let you look at the pics and decide which is which!!

Build thread:

https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/“smoke-show”-24”-muscle-bike-build.116019/

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[Kevin B]

The heavy metal flake and white accents, especially the seat, reminds me of the custom rods in the 1960s. Very cool.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

exceptional.

 

[SSG]

That paint is awesome!

 

[Cyclist]

I love the glitter paint for that bike.

 

[Palepainter]

Love this build. take the cool factor up a few notches.

 

[kram]

turned out great!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Strong Work!

 

[Pondo]

Smoke Show is entirely the right name for this build. Gorgeous, very special bike. Well done!

 

[Son of Kradus]

Kustom muscle bike! Hand built frame for ratrodbikes.com build off!!

Looks great man, love that colour too, well done

 

[deven_science]

The use of the yo-yo is brilliant.

 

[Palepainter]

Just absolutely love the bike, the entire project kicks ....

 

[Bike from the Dead]

That is just so dang cool! I love that heavy metallic flake green paint! And that frame is absolutely killer! Stellar work!

 

[JA331]

Very, very cool. Chuck it in top and ride it like you stole it.