TRADITIONAL Swan Song

[MattiThundrrr]

This is probably my last build. That's why I named it Swan Song. Just not up to it anymore

This was what I was afraid to ask. I have always enjoyed your bikes, as well as the flint knapping you shared. I am looking forward to seeing everything you share of the other builds, your style is one of my personal favorites.

 

[kingfish254]

Still sad that you are moving out of the bike scene. It's always been fun to see you toys and you cool mockups. How is Swan Song coming along?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Looking forward to more of this one!

 

[Reallybigtim]

Installed the original seat from my '41 Elgin. It nicely follows the lines of the custom seat post. I usually try to drop the seat as low as possible, but I cannot find my lucky 7 wedge-mount seat post. If I find it, I will be able to lower it all the way down.

 

[Reallybigtim]

Installed a vintage Monark chain ring and crank similar to the original. I would prefer a smaller chain ring, but I need to find an acceptable one that uses a speed chain instead of the skip-tooth type.

 

[Reallybigtim]

Progress so far. I do intend to buff the orange paint off of the forks

 

[OddJob]

Looking good RBT, as always! Your eye for flow and parts blending has always been top notch.

RaT oN~!

 

[Uncle Shish]

Progress so far. I do intend to buff the orange paint off of the forks View attachment 267686

What size Monark chain ring are you looking for? I have this one that somebody stuck on this 1949 ladies Schwinn that I'll be replacing with a 4-clover.

 

[Chad T]

Wow. Just now seeing this. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

 

[kingfish254]

What's Happening With the Hot Stuff??

 

[kingfish254]

Come on brother!
Get this swan singing in the next 6 days!!!

 

[Reallybigtim]

Sorry that it's been a while since my last post. I am having more and more health issues. I just realized that it was the last day so I have finished up what I can. I am no longer able to ride any distance, but I did take it down the driveway to make sure it was a rider. The chain needs shortened, but I hate to shorten an original skip-tooth chain. I switched back wheels to a prewar drop-center. Also installed an Elgin chainring and small vintage pedals.

 

[Reallybigtim]

Come on brother!
Get this swan singing in the next 6 days!!!

Thanks for the encouragement, bro!

 

[kingfish254]

First off, big prayers going out to you to get better. You're more important than any bike.
Excellent ride though. Great mix of parts with a killer RBT stance!
Glad you crossed the finish line. Now get well brother!

 

[Reallybigtim]

First off, big prayers going out to you to get better. You're more important than any bike.
Excellent ride though. Great mix of parts with a killer RBT stance!
Glad you crossed the finish line. Now get well brother!

Thanks, Fish! I know that when May comes around next year, I will want to enter something. I will just have to wait and see where I am at then. Ride on, brother!