Spacelioner-finished (for now)

[Bigcam59]

take one Spaceliner frame (big thanks to tlaing1 ...)

and one Ross 3 speed from Craig's List...

blend with one Sunday afternoon and a bit of sweat (ok, more than a bit of sweat)
and Viola! The Spacelioner ! All done in an afternoon! No lyin' ...)

OK, one lion...

Didn't ride it too much cause I don't trust the dryrotted tires, but come Tuesday it's getting new rubber and some other goodies!

 

[tulsacruiser]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

Sweet bike man, I love spaceliners.

 

[Markm]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

right on!!

 

[Bigcam59]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

Thanks, it's the first skinny tire ratrodbike I've built. Can't wait to really try it out! 8)

 

[stretch]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

nice quick build! i think itd look better with that snowflake sprocket, just a suggestion. :wink:

 

[Bigcam59]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

Well, the skinny tires just weren't working for me so back to the lab! I built up a fat tire 3 speed wheel and cleaned of the fenders I got from tlaing1, added the gold pedals and the newer seat and grips. Next are whitewalls, or blackwalls and a kickstand that works! 8)

 

[aka_locojoe]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

Better with the bigger tires. Very nice looking bike.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

it actually looks alright with the gumwalls.

 

[Bigcam59]

Re: Spacelioner-a Sunday afternoon project

Had it out for it's first ride and banana'd the seatpost. I guess nobody makes a strong long 13/16ths seatpost. I remember reading in the forum abouthow someone filled a seatpost with a hardwood dowel to keep it from bending. I'll let you know the results.

 

[Bigcam59]

Here she is. I saw the rack at my LBS and had to have it, since it seems to flow well with the lines of the frame. Now if I can keep the seatpost from bending... 8)

 

[deorman]

I just lucked out and found an old heavy duty post at a local hole-in-the-wall shop. http://rinienterprises.com/ sells the older 5/8" clamp area Walds, as well as the type you have. They also have fluted aluminum versions. I've never had one, but I've heard that they're pretty strong. :|