Stealthmaster

[rgrrbt]

Congratulations on a beautiful build. Love this bike!

 

[JA331]

every single detail of this bike is just right on! beautiful job

Thank you very much.

Congratulations on a beautiful build. Love this bike!

Thank you.

 

[JA331]

I got in to work early this morning so I could get a ride in before I go to Greece in a few days. I did just under 20 miles without any issues. It rides so much better than before with the sealed Tange headset, wider bars, 3 piece cranks and layback post making a world of difference.

 

[rgrrbt]

How do you like the feel of the Vans - rolling resistance wise?

 

[rgrrbt]

@JA331 - How much RPM paste did you go through when coating this frame and fork? I'm looking into doing a frame and trying to decide how much I'll need to source.

 

[JA331]

How do you like the feel of the Vans - rolling resistance wise?

They are a good tire and roll well. I also like that they don’t flex when when you get on it plus they aren’t noisy.

If you are going to buy them online make sure you get them from a store who knows how to fold them the right way so the beads don’t get mangled. It happened to the first pair I bought so I returned them. I bought the second pair from a bmx store who gets all their tires shipped in without being folded from the suppliers.

 

[JA331]

@JA331 - How much RPM paste did you go through when coating this frame and fork? I'm looking into doing a frame and trying to decide how much I'll need to source.

I used maybe 15% of the tub and I believe I was very generous when applying it. The trick with this stuff is to get the metal warm enough so the paste liquifies when it touches it. Once it cools you buff it and you’re done.

 

[Pondo]

Beautiful build, man. Really nice bike. I love the bare metal and all the brazing showing. All the details are spot on. Kudos!

 

[JA331]

Beautiful build, man. Really nice bike. I love the bare metal and all the brazing showing. All the details are spot on. Kudos!

Thanks Pondo.

 

[BobbyStillz]

@JA331 Don't forget to add this to the 'finished builds' thread.

 

[JA331]

@JA331 Don't forget to add this to the 'finished builds' thread.

Thanks for the reminder. I haven’t forgotten. I am on vacation in Greece and want to make another lay back post when I return in around 10 days

 

[metalchewy]

Such a great looking build. I love the colors steel, brass and black with a little aluminum. So cool.

 

[JA331]

Thanks man.

 

[ingola]

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdo...31T12&p0=1176&msg=Build+off+end+&font=cursive

 

[JA331]

Thanks Ingola. I haven’t forgotten. I am still in Greece and return on Saturday. I want to make another seat post and then I’m done.

 

[JA331]

@OddJob

I’ve fitted layback posts to another 2 of my rides. I worked out I need an extra 30-40mm on my vintage rides with the exception of 2 other cwc bikes I own as they have more relaxed seat masts and longer top tubes.

 

[OddJob]

You'll be so much more comfortable and 'fuel efficient' ! And they look great.

 

[JA331]

You'll be so much more comfortable and 'fuel efficient' ! And they look great.

I agree 100%.

 

[JA331]

Messin' around with photos after today’s ride and photo shoot. I like the first one for my main photo. I will take some more tomorrow.

Holley Performance was the last speed shop in town. I took my first car there in 1985 to get the first Holley I fitted myself tuned right. I got to know the owner well over the years. He closed up shop about 5 years ago.

Original build in 2021 which started as the frame and fork below.

After plastic media blasting

After scrubbing with scotchbrite pads

After being attacked with various polishing tools

After application with RPM protective coating.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Messin' around with photos after today’s ride and photo shoot. I like the first one for my main photo. I will take some more tomorrow.

Man, that Cleveland plate is the cherry on top of that sweet CWC build. I love the speedshop pic, just wish you would have taken a baby step to the left so that the Brooks was in front of the red bg instead of losing it in front of the dark glass