THE DEAN - 10/26
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Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
Find someone with a welder and have them add a little less than the grips you are using.
it adds usually 4'' longer and the grips hide the welds
Find someone with a welder and have them add a little less than the grips you are using.
it adds usually 4'' longer and the grips hide the welds
Rat Rod
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Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
That's a good idea about lengthening the handlebars.
Now I just need to be able to lengthen my legs. I'm assuming the same trick works as long as I wear 4" socks. :lol:
That's a good idea about lengthening the handlebars.
Now I just need to be able to lengthen my legs. I'm assuming the same trick works as long as I wear 4" socks. :lol:
Re: THE DEAN - 3/28
I got these 26x2.35 Bontrager Solana tires directly from Trek. They're very nice and chunky. They're actually a bit wider than my Fat Franks because they have a rub strip on the sides.
Rat Rod said:
I got these 26x2.35 Bontrager Solana tires directly from Trek. They're very nice and chunky. They're actually a bit wider than my Fat Franks because they have a rub strip on the sides.
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
The post fits into the frame like a standard seat post and has a clamp on the frame. The forward end has a rubber bumper and just rests on the frame tube for support. The seat itself has a different clamp on it to work but you could modify a standard one as well.
blackcruzer said:
The post fits into the frame like a standard seat post and has a clamp on the frame. The forward end has a rubber bumper and just rests on the frame tube for support. The seat itself has a different clamp on it to work but you could modify a standard one as well.
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
By the way, how does that springer work at that angle?
By the way, how does that springer work at that angle?
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
Hey Steve, I just wanted to know how comfortable that seat is? On the bike I built (Headhunter) I ended up putting a regular beach cruiser seat on it. I road it for a whole day at the beach and was sore for a week. The riding position on Headhunter is a little bit lower than the Dean. But it looks like you might have the same issue. That type of seat looks great on these low slung cruisers but as far as comfort, Nope! What do you think?
Hey Steve, I just wanted to know how comfortable that seat is? On the bike I built (Headhunter) I ended up putting a regular beach cruiser seat on it. I road it for a whole day at the beach and was sore for a week. The riding position on Headhunter is a little bit lower than the Dean. But it looks like you might have the same issue. That type of seat looks great on these low slung cruisers but as far as comfort, Nope!
What do you think?Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
Do they have this color (anthracite) in a spraycan or in powdercoating? That would look cool with the black parts.
Do they have this color (anthracite) in a spraycan or in powdercoating? That would look cool with the black parts.
Rat Rod
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Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
You know...I'm not sure if it is or not. :lol:
What you see in the video above is the most I've ridden the thing so it's hard to say.
The bike also feels awkward to me because of the long reach and the constant fear of scrapping the pedals so it's hard to remember.
Kingzebba1 said:Hey Steve, I just wanted to know how comfortable that seat is? On the bike I built (Headhunter) I ended up putting a regular beach cruiser seat on it. I road it for a whole day at the beach and was sore for a week. The riding position on Headhunter is a little bit lower than the Dean. But it looks like you might have the same issue. That type of seat looks great on these low slung cruisers but as far as comfort, Nope!
You know...I'm not sure if it is or not. :lol:
What you see in the video above is the most I've ridden the thing so it's hard to say.
The bike also feels awkward to me because of the long reach and the constant fear of scrapping the pedals so it's hard to remember.
Rat Rod
Owner & Founder
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
In regards to tires...these 26" x 3" Street Hogs that are sold in Europe are really what I need. It's just whether I'd be willing to spend the money to get a pair. Still not sure that it would raise the frame enough to make that big of a difference.
http://classic-cycle.de/en/Tires-Tubes- ... -wall.html
In regards to tires...these 26" x 3" Street Hogs that are sold in Europe are really what I need. It's just whether I'd be willing to spend the money to get a pair. Still not sure that it would raise the frame enough to make that big of a difference.
http://classic-cycle.de/en/Tires-Tubes- ... -wall.html
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
There's always these. Not whitewall though.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Cruiser-F ... d_sxp_f_pt
There's always these. Not whitewall though.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Cruiser-F ... d_sxp_f_pt
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
Another 26 x 2.35 option may be the 346 tires sold by Migz.
Another 26 x 2.35 option may be the 346 tires sold by Migz.
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
How do you order one of there frames?
How do you order one of there frames?
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
Looks like a smooth ride :wink:
You kind of look like my science teacher :shock: :lol:
Looks like a smooth ride :wink:
You kind of look like my science teacher :shock: :lol:
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
Looks like a fun cruiser
Looks like a fun cruiser
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
Hi!Super cool bike!I sell SUN cruisers in my bike repair shop,just got a part number for the tires that come on the new Sun Crusher cruiser....26x3.50 blackwall with white pinstripe(pinner whitewall).Haven't seen 'em in person yet but pics i've seen look pretty cool.
Any LBS who deals with J&B importers should be able to get them.
That's my 2 cents....Have fun!
Hi!Super cool bike!I sell SUN cruisers in my bike repair shop,just got a part number for the tires that come on the new Sun Crusher cruiser....26x3.50 blackwall with white pinstripe(pinner whitewall).Haven't seen 'em in person yet but pics i've seen look pretty cool.
Any LBS who deals with J&B importers should be able to get them.
That's my 2 cents....Have fun!
Re: THE DEAN - 3/29
They are available on eBay.
bunky said:
They are available on eBay.
