Stretched Shelby Trike

[cthomps]

I was unable to find any similar size tube in the pile to extend the seat stays so back to plan a.

2 pieces of strap stock. Still have figure out the final shape.


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[franconuevo]

I guess when life hands you lemons, you turn them back into a 2 wheeler.
That trike was outta sight...too bad it couldn't be salvage.
BUT...I love the lines on this version.
It's a beaut, for sure.


F.

 

[cthomps]

So i have my dropouts designed, welded and started cutting

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[cthomps]

I finally got to spend a day in the shop.

Got my new dropouts cut to shape and ground smooth

Cut the old drop outs off, but left tabs for welding the new one to it. It appears I forgot to take a picture of them welded to the bike.

If anyone remembers Victoria's secret from my pile of parts here it is! Dana 3sp.

Got my chain on, some rims and tires on it

I seen there was talk of dogs in photos so i didn't shoo them out of these photos

ended up with some close tolerances!

she's a rider! Took about a 5 mile cruise everything seemed to work fine, besides the fact of riding a dana is like pedaling though sand!

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[The Renaissance Man]

Five miles with a Dana should qualify you for the Olympics! I'm not sure that they were ever meant to actually be used, they are more for looking cool.

 

[cthomps]

Five miles with a Dana should qualify you for the Olympics! I'm not sure that they were ever meant to actually be used, they are more for looking cool.

With the bb so far out front it's not bad on flat ground. Down hill with a tail wind!

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[OddJob]

Bike looks sweet Chad! Thanks for the reminder that I don't want / ever need a Dana drivetrain...

These legs are old enough as it is...

 

[OneHorsePower]

Yeah
wow that dana makes for a massive offset on the right crank
sounds like you'll be better with a singlespeed and shorter cranks arms

good job on fabrication !

 

[kingfish254]

That Dana looks sick!
I don't think I have seen a Dana on a stretch before.

 

[cthomps]

Yeah
wow that dana makes for a massive offset on the right crank
sounds like you'll be better with a singlespeed and shorter cranks arms

good job on fabrication !

The off set is not bad for peddling being as far away from the bb as I am. I somewhat built the bike around the slim chain line so switching to a standard chain ring I fear the chain would hit the seat stays. The crank arms could be a little shorter, but they will work my foot really doesn't hit the tire while turning, maybe once or twice on my first ride

And thank you

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[cthomps]

Bike looks sweet Chad! Thanks for the reminder that I don't want / ever need a Dana drivetrain...

These legs are old enough as it is...

It's really not that bad, a mountain rider like you would hardly notice, plus they look so cool!

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[cthomps]

That Dana looks sick!
I don't think I have seen a Dana on a stretch before.

I would love to think I was the first, I am however borrowing an idea I have seen on here before for the dana

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[cthomps]

Pistol grip shifter out of mahogany and pine

First time I have used linseed oil on wood and not rust.

Going to try these grips out. Taking the bike on an ice-cream ride tomorrow

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[LukeTheJoker]

Nice work and colouring on that shifter handle!

Luke.

 

[Chad T]

Wow this is looking cool!

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Cool shifter handle.
Now heat up that crank arm and bend it in a reverse dogleg...
Wait... that'd rub the ankle then huh...nevermind.

Carl.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Cool looking wood work!

Cool shifter handle.
Now heat up that crank arm and bend it in a reverse dogleg...
Wait... that'd rub the ankle then huh...nevermind.

Carl.

The Dana is not really noticeably wider than normal cranks while riding. Actually the crank arm is flat where normal one piece cranks do have a dogleg or a sweeping bend that moves them out some. I'm sure that it is wider to some degree (I never measured mine), but like I said, it doesn't feel wider. What is noticeable however is the added drag from the gears.

 

[cthomps]

Nice work and colouring on that shifter handle!

Luke.

Thanks Luke. Yeah the mahogany turned a rich red after the linseed oil

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[cthomps]

Wow this is looking cool!

Thank you!

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