THE GRIND Getting there.. 2/18

[Skipton]

Okay I’m in this one will get finished

This build is inspired by Hot Rod Girl
A killer Build Off bike from years ago
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/hot-rod-girl.18603/

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Wow, Skip. Thanks for the link to that CCM build, absolutely delicious

I'm excited to see your interpretation of the style

 

[Bike from the Dead]

I'm having a hard time seeing how this'll look like a muscle bike, even with the banana seat, but that just makes me want to follow your build that much more! I've seen some build threads before where the starting point and the vision didn't make sense to me until near the finish line. I have a feeling this bike will be like some of those projects. It doesn't make sense to me at first, but that doesn't mean it won't make sense to me later! Good luck on your build! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

 

[Skipton]

I'm having a hard time seeing how this'll look like a muscle bike, even with the banana seat, but that just makes me want to follow your build that much more! I've seen some build threads before where the starting point and the vision didn't make sense to me until near the finish line. I have a feeling this bike will be like some of those projects. It doesn't make sense to me at first, but that doesn't mean it won't make sense to me later! Good luck on your build! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks!!
That’s exactly what I love about this build.. “muscle bike? With that?” I hope you enjoy watching. I’m excited to see the end product also.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

What no quad?

Guitarl.

 

[hamqqea]

I like this sort of unexpected build. Potential for sure I'm always surprised what people come up with, especially non-traditional.

 

[Skipton]

What no quad?

Guitarl.

Quad is a beast of its own. And would be hard to turn with ape hangers

 

[Skipton]

I like this sort of unexpected build. Potential for sure I'm always surprised what people come up with, especially non-traditional.

Super excited about this build. Hope it turns out as cool as I hope.
thanks for watching

 

[Skipton]

Did some digging in the parts bin.
Found some cool drum hubs. Front one is humongous…high flange hub for size reference.

 

[B607]

Moped hubs.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Moped hubs.

Yep. That's what I was thinkin' too.
Check your spoke holes...

Carl.

 

[Skipton]

Moped hubs.

Yep. That's what I was thinkin' too.
Check your spoke holes...

Carl.

Front is a moped. Rear is a bicycle hub. Maybe a Atom? Both 36h both fit 12g spoke no problem

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Will a bike spoke end fit into a moped hub without pulling thru?

Carl.

 

[Skipton]

Will a bike spoke end fit into a moped hub without pulling thru?

Carl.

Sure does.
Front hub

Rear hub

 

[GeePig]

Have you got the levers and cables as well? I am looking for some old mopeds for parts, I am sure that there are a few stashed in the barns in my village.

 

[Skipton]

Have you got the levers and cables as well? I am looking for some old mopeds for parts, I am sure that there are a few stashed in the barns in my village.

Wish I did. Think I can make it all work with bike levers and cables.

 

[Skipton]

Okay.. I’m trying to spend as little money as possible on this build. So I do have at least 72 12 G spokes. Going to need to cut and thread spokes for the front wheel. But I did lace up the rear. Spokes are the perfect length. Don’t worry the wheels will get disassembled and they hubs polished up before it’s all done. The rear looks so good the big hub and fat spokes look so tough. Bad photos don’t do it justice, I love how it’s all going to look.

Just to get a visual on how the front hub and wheel will look I “laced” up the front with spokes that are a little to long. Didn’t even lace all 36 spokes. Just wanted to see how the front hub will look.

Found a fork that will fit the 7/16 front axle with just a tiny bit of grinding of the dropout opening.
So far my ideas are coming together.
Thanks for looking LOTS more to come.

 

[GeePig]

That's the kind of reason I have spent the last few months thinking moped

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Just wanted to see how the front hub will look.

Stout. Beefy. Other solid adjectives.

 

[hamqqea]

Shaping up nicely. 12g stand out. Cool hubs and seat pan.

Removing the anodize, wet sand with 600 - 1000 grit and hand polishing with any metal polish goes by quick with tunes playing in the background to match the rims. Any plan to paint the rims with Dupli Color Metalcast?