Stiletto

[hbn]

Stiletto is intended for cruising. Cruising down Fury Road, that is.

Starting out as a run-of-the-mill, cheap cruiser.

Internal three speed gear, and satin black paint. Tidy. Convenient. Boring.
Mud guards. No need, it never rains on Fury Road.

 

[metalchewy]

Cool start. What are your plans for the build??


Where is Fury Road?

 

[hbn]

You are so right with that picture!

Plans are to grind off all paint, and let the exposed steel rust. To fit external gears and knobby tires, making it suitable for desert use, 50 years after the apocalypse

 

[Captain Awesome]

Post apocalyptic........
You have my attention!

 

[hbn]

Grinding off paint. Since it’s stored outside, patina develops quickly

 

[OddJob]

Welcome to the build off fun! Looks like you are off to a good start.

My grandfather came over from Sweden to the USA in 1912. He was born in the Småland region. I still have relatives in Oskarshamn.

RaT oN~!

 

[hbn]

Welcome to the build off fun! Looks like you are off to a good start.

My grandfather came over from Sweden to the USA in 1912. He was born in the Småland region. I still have relatives in Oskarshamn.

RaT oN~!

Thanks! So you're part swedish, cool i've heard a lot of swedes moved to MN. Oskarshamn is not too far from where I live

 

[sdframe]

I'm visualizing a distressed racing number on both sides of that plate between the top bars.

 

[hbn]

Mockup and testing out tire choices. Handlebar / stem combination looks weak.

Negative rise stem, slammed. Much better!

 

[JA331]

Looks like a dyno frame.

 

[SwissGuy]

Stiletto is intended for cruising. Cruising down Fury Road, that is.

Starting out as a run-of-the-mill, cheap cruiser.

Internal three speed gear, and satin black paint. Tidy. Convenient. Boring.
Mud guards. No need, it never rains on Fury Road.View attachment 233836

Welcome to the BO and to RatRodBikes!
It's always nice when "Team Europe" gets a new member!
Don't forget to put your marker on the map https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/where-are-the-builders-from.118216/

 

[OddJob]

I like the 'second look', lowered bars. Your RaT-ina achieved by the paint removal looks awesome! One hint on posting photos / images. After you Attach files, and they are uploaded to your comment, click on 'Insert...' tab in the photo, then Full Image. That way your cool bike will show up like this:

Then we can all appreciate it in full size!

 

[hbn]

I like the 'second look', lowered bars. Your RaT-ina achieved by the paint removal looks awesome! One hint on posting photos / images. After you Attach files, and they are uploaded to your comment, click on 'Insert...' tab in the photo, then Full Image. That way your cool bike will show up like this:

Then we can all appreciate it in full size!

Thanks for the tip! I've adjusted my previous post accordingly

 

[metalchewy]

I like the 'second look', lowered bars. Your RaT-ina achieved by the paint removal looks awesome! One hint on posting photos / images. After you Attach files, and they are uploaded to your comment, click on 'Insert...' tab in the photo, then Full Image. That way your cool bike will show up like this:

View attachment 233977

Then we can all appreciate it in full size!

Loving those white tires.

I like the second look as well

 

[Funkme]

Yep have to go with guys the second look. Welcome to the build off. Another one for the EU team.

 

[kingfish254]

Welcome to RRB and the fun of the Build Off!
It's always cool to add another international builder to the mix. I enjoy seeing the different perspectives and parts our non-US builders bring.
That frame mimics a Dyno cruiser, but I think it is related to the chinese built Kulana frames that were sold in the US. Cool curvy cantilever design to play with for sure.
Have fun and build a cool bike!

 

[hbn]

I’m going with 29er wheels with disc brakes.

The size difference is substantial between 1.95”x26” and 2.4”x29”.
Rear wheel fitted without any problems, but the fork is too low and the tire rubs.. I’ll have to think of some solution to this.

Here only the rear 29er is fitted, and I’ve used a ceiling cover from a pendant lamp, as a front light reflector. Looks ok but will need to be surface treated

 

[OddJob]

I'd say if you have a black rim with black spokes in a 26", and put a all black tire on with some knobs, similar to your rear, you'd have a cool looking " 69er".

Excuse my hand drawn Paint job, but you get the idea. It kind of depends on where you want to go with this. If you keep the light shroud, chains , spring , etc then maybe it's more of a ratty Kruiser. If you strip it down to a more 'off-road' look, then maybe a ratty Klunker.

In this photo, you def have the Klunker look going....which I personally like. But it's your bike!

 

[Wildcat]

Mad Max style? I would make some fork extensions and crude truss rods to fit the 29er. Or maybe a armored springer of some kind.

 

[hbn]

I'd say if you have a black rim with black spokes in a 26", and put a all black tire on with some knobs, similar to your rear, you'd have a cool looking " 69er".

Excuse my hand drawn Paint job, but you get the idea. It kind of depends on where you want to go with this. If you keep the light shroud, chains , spring , etc then maybe it's more of a ratty Kruiser. If you strip it down to a more 'off-road' look, then maybe a ratty Klunker.

In this photo, you def have the Klunker look going....which I personally like. But it's your bike!

True, it looks klunker with the white 26s, but I desire a more scavenged look, not 'period correct', so to say.
I'm intending to mix new drivetrain and brakes with the old frame and saddle.
Thanks for your input!

Mad Max style? I would make some fork extensions and crude truss rods to fit the 29er. Or maybe a armored springer of some kind.

Agreed! I'll work on the fork.
Sorry, I don't fully understand 'crude truss rods'.. Care to elaborate?