New project I'm undertaking...
Square tube indexed to 45 deg. for blade-ish look, aprox. 60" wheelbase, three speed rear with Rat Fink style shifter, possibly a curved springer with heavier spring to account for angle. Thinking about discs, but will likely build with coaster to start.
Here is a VERY rough sketch of the design.
My final choice of mat'ls looks like:
1.25" square steel, .080 wall for the front "triangle" section
0.75" square steel, .080 wall for the seatstay (wishbone), chainstay (wishbone), and cantilever
1.00" square steel, .080 wall for the seatpost "loop"
Based on mat'l weights and my aprox. lengths, I am looking at about a 25-26lb. frame...not sure how that stacks up with similar sized bikes, but hopefully it will work out.
Liked the name until I saw Nirve already makes one :? any suggestions ?
Square tube indexed to 45 deg. for blade-ish look, aprox. 60" wheelbase, three speed rear with Rat Fink style shifter, possibly a curved springer with heavier spring to account for angle. Thinking about discs, but will likely build with coaster to start.
Here is a VERY rough sketch of the design.
My final choice of mat'ls looks like:
1.25" square steel, .080 wall for the front "triangle" section
0.75" square steel, .080 wall for the seatstay (wishbone), chainstay (wishbone), and cantilever
1.00" square steel, .080 wall for the seatpost "loop"
Based on mat'l weights and my aprox. lengths, I am looking at about a 25-26lb. frame...not sure how that stacks up with similar sized bikes, but hopefully it will work out.
Liked the name until I saw Nirve already makes one :? any suggestions ?
