Stillfast Triple

[pvwacko]

These are some renderings I found cruising the internet. I take no credit for the design of this bike! If anyone knows who the designer is please let me know... the renderings were in a few different spots online with no designer mentioned

I am going to have to get creative to make it work... notice; no dropouts, caliper mounts, or logical function to the handlebars and headset. I do think I have most of the details worked out in my head so I'm ready to start bending some tubing! I'm starting with a large road frame to keep the correct geometry and also an approximate size for me.

The challenge will be figuring out what tubes to cut out and what to weld in... and in what order to make the whole puzzle work.

This is the wheel I had built up just waiting for a project. A Sears 3 speed... I always wanted a 3 speed to bomb around town.

 

[Walker]

This is me being speechless " " :shock:

 

[bikebum1975]

What a killer idea gonna be one fine ride look forward to seeing it done up

 

[user 135]

I really like that. I might have an idea on how to track down the desinger.

Make sure there is some arc to that middle tube that goes from front to back

 

[pvwacko]

I know the slight arc in the lower tube would provide some stiffness when combined with the seat supports but I'll have to see what looks good. The bend is so slight on the rendering! Anyway, heres my metal so as soon as I get my welder back from the current job I'll be ready to go!

 

[siberian]

this is concept by speed studio design
Thresher Custom Cruiser Bike
http://speedstudiodesign.com/transportation/thresher-custom-cruiser-bike/

 

[pvwacko]

this is concept by speed studio design
Thresher Custom Cruiser Bike
http://speedstudiodesign.com/transportation/thresher-custom-cruiser-bike/

Cool! Thanks for the link! I sent them an email letting them know I was building it and where they could watch the progress if they were interested. Got my welder back so maybe I'll get some work in this week.

 

[pepper]

im a bicycle concept collector monster- I have gigs of images.

Its very cool that your going to build this thing. If you were able to get ahold of the designer, he might be able to give some insight?

 

[X-RAY]

i was thinking the other way around. you can give the designer some insight. 8)

 

[pvwacko]

Started cutting and pasting today! put in a temporary stabilizer and cut out the downtube.

Got the lower bars rolled and tacked into place.

Also did some rolling of the other tubes. the small tubing I actually bent around a 16" rim.

Hope to get some more progress on this later tonight. I'm trying to finish this one in time for the Flagstaff Hullabaloo on June 4th

 

[X-RAY]

i like it, very cool. btw, you know the cops are watching you from across the street? :mrgreen:

 

[pvwacko]

i like it, very cool. btw, you know the cops are watching you from across the street? :mrgreen:

Yeah... I think they might be gathering evidence to bust me for running a bicycle chop shop :lol:

 

[pvwacko]

Sorry for a lack of pictures through this part of the process but I was on a roll! I have the frame all tacked together and it looks great! I may have to move the long stays up to rest alongside the seat stays as the seat is kind of bouncy right now. those round tubes are acting like leaf springs. or I may add another small bar to stiffen it up. also need to add the brake support on the rear and add some gussets to keep everything solid before final welding. I can't wait to finish this one!

 

[Hoeha]

This looks so good!! Keep up the nice work.

 

[pvwacko]

Decided to take a break from welding and grinding so I did a little digging through the parts bins and found some pieces that will look good on this bike! A few got detailed red to match the wheel. I think they will stand out really nicely with the purple metal flake paint that I'm going to use.