The Amsterback V2

[Dr. Tankenstein]

It took me 9 months, but here is my re-purposed Diamondback MTB. My initial inspiration was the Electra Amsterdam Ballooner, hence the name.
inspiration:

before:

v1:

trial bike brake shoes, this thing stops on a dime! BTW, the green things on the seatpost are color rings from my blood pressure medicine. They are there to remind me why I built this bike, to one day not have them anymore.

Schwinn OCC crankset (stripped chainring, painted cranks). Kinda reminds me of an old Hawthorne.

bars wrapped in brown cloth handlebar tape, light courtesy of DonOne. Thanks buddy!

brass Crane bell from Cycology, again compliments of DonOne!

Hope you like it!

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[dogdart]

Re: The Amsterback V1

looks great , I love the colors , some more brass would be nice

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Re: The Amsterback V1

Thanks! hmm....brass you say? I'll have to add some for V2!

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: The Amsterback V1

That came out great :shock:

 

[clamdigger]

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smoooooth move! especially appreciating your keeping the gears . always wanted to design a quick release for one of those bells so that I could transfer it to the grocery cart when I go shopping.

 

[KJV]

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very nice.ride on,man.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

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So cool! time to ride

 

[scrumblero]

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looks great! awesome job!! :mrgreen:

 

[Fireproof]

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Very Nice Dr. T! You did a great job “Re-purposing”. . . sharp and super clean details! 8)

 

[Uncle Stretch]

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Really turned out nice. I love those coffin sprockets. :wink:

 

[texasbigjon]

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really great looking transformation,T! 8) nice agressive look with some very cool parts. great job!

 

[jan]

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really great looking bike

 

[Hammond Eggz]

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Very cool - and I really like the colour combo! 8)
Let's go for a ride!

 

[jan]

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cool

 

[1850MB]

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Love the brown Fat Franks!!! You know I do :mrgreen:

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

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Guys,
Thanks so much for all the positive comments! They mean a lot to me. I still have to iron out a few details. The chain is 'grabbing' onto the front sprocket, so I'll have to narrow the teeth up with the Dremel. Also, I removed the rear wheel to fix something stupid and now the brakes are squealing BAD! I'm gonna hopefully have time this weekend to reset the wheel and research brake adjustment on Sheldon Brown's site.

Then hopefully get a ride(s) in!

Cheers!
Dr. T

 

[clamdigger]

Re: The Amsterback V1

dont know if this will fix your brake squeal but I have found that if you toe -in the pads slightly it woks. if the pads are glazed I scuff them on the sidewalk

 

[Hammond Eggz]

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Good advice on both accounts. I keep some 300 grit sandpaper in my bike tool box for the same reason.

 

[wimpy]

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Excellent bike, you've built, Tankster ! You know, it's allways nice to see a creative mind at work. Gives me an idea for a rebuild of an old Batavus-bike, that I haven't used for a century or two. Have fun with it and as you probably know: bike-riding has a calming effect on the mind. So use that, instead of pills.

 

[ronnyclicks]

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does the chain pop off the front sprocket when in the lowest or highest gear? i see that is a single speed sprocket