Stretch cycle truck

[GTHOtrod]

I've wanted some sort of load carrying bike for a while now, so decided to commit to building something. Started by chopping up my old 'Easter stretch' build as a donor

Used an old mtb fork and bmx fork with a little machining to get a nice long steer tube length

Used an old seat tube for the new steer tube, correct internal sizing for the bearing cups.

Mocked up the frame peices.

Set the steer tube at 70 degrees. practical, but didn't have the 'look' that I wanted.
So I cut it off, curved the down tube, then attached at a much slacker angle. Looks way better I think.

Added some rails for the cargo area.

Top tube I am unsure of at this point.
I think I will add a gentle curve over the length?
Tapped in place here for a visual

Drive train will be 3 speed shimano coaster hub on the rear, with a 20x3" tyre on the front to carry the load.

 

[Captain Awesome]

When you first posted it on IG and thought you were building a big kick scooter

 

[deven_science]

I like where this is going, and I'll be following, although you should move this over to the regular "builds" category, since it doesn't meet the "scratch built" rules.

I look forward to progress.

 

[GTHOtrod]

I like where this is going, and I'll be following, although you should move this over to the regular "builds" category, since it doesn't meet the "scratch built" rules.

I look forward to progress.

Thanks. I'll look to get it moved.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Decided I wasn't happy with the seat tube, so I replaced it with a curved one.
Attached the BB

Trying some ideas for the top tube, think it will work well as a faux tank

Fitted up some parts for a test ride. I will need to raise the BB a bit. Trail and error.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Moved up the BB and attached the top tubes. Rides well. Now to strip it down for paint

 

[GTHOtrod]

Laced up a fatty for the rear. Pair of 26" chrome Araya rims tacked together for 70mm of width.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Threw on some paint and re assembled with the new rear wheel.
Still need to sort a shifter and do something for a better looking front wheel.

 

[GTHOtrod]

Faux tank, plus front wheel and matching tyre sorted. Only job left is to replace the bar shifter with a suicide shifter set up.

 

[Son of Kradus]

Wow, thats turned out great! lovin that rear wheel work! nice touch, very different in the way ya made it! nice!
Another fantastic paintjob too man! well done!

 

[68z27]

Faux tank, plus front wheel and matching tyre sorted. Only job left is to replace the bar shifter with a suicide shifter set up. View attachment 244893View attachment 244894View attachment 244895View attachment 244896

You make this look so easy.......long, lean, and utilitarian. Luv that gold high flange hub (and 3sp rear one also) .

 

[GTHOtrod]

Wow, thats turned out great! lovin that rear wheel work! nice touch, very different in the way ya made it! nice!
Another fantastic paintjob too man! well done!

You make this look so easy.......long, lean, and utilitarian. Luv that gold high flange hub (and 3sp rear one also) .

Thank you both for the kind words

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Awesome truck!! Practicool

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

your building style is unique. This is fantastic.