"The Lucky 13" - NEWS

[karfer67]

Re: (no) Felt Cruiser "The Lucky 13" - something in the air

lol i forgot you are over in germany. basman frames are probably common there

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Re: (no) Felt Cruiser "The Lucky 13" - something in the air

Running those wide rims ...did you have to use an offset crank for the chain not to hit the tire?

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: (no) Felt Cruiser "The Lucky 13" - something in the air

Running those wide rims ...did you have to use an offset crank for the chain not to hit the tire?

Yes, I use an offset sprocket... the offset is about 1cm...

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: (no) Felt Cruiser "The Lucky 13" - something in the air

Only some small news on my project:

- the new frame didn't arrive yet...
- bought a Sachs Pentasport rearhub as a replacement for the Torpedo 3-speed-hub, because it isn't wide enough for the new frame...
- designed a vintage racing number plate that will be mounted on the fork:

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: (no) Felt Cruiser "The Lucky 13" - something in the air

As the frame does not arrive until mid next week, I'll show how it will look like:

The frame is a modded Smyster from pg-bikes

 

[mastronaut]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - new frame design revealed

Those tires are off the freekin' chart! The frame is going to be sick as well, can't wait to see it for real!
Oh, and the color combo is an excellent choice... 8)

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - new frame design revealed

man, that looks great.

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - new frame design revealed

Little update:
- yesterday the new rear-hub arrived:

- I bought a Profile Racing chain ring over ebay yesterday
- bought red grips from Classic-Cycle.de today

 

[VeeDubbin]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - new frame design revealed

Der neue Rahmen wird ja mal der Hammer 8)
aber ich glaub das Felt würd ich so lassen und einfach n weiteres Bike aufbauen

Grüße aus Süddeutschland :wink:

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - new frame design revealed

Okay, some news:
Since my last post the grips, the Profile chain ring and the new stem arrived. I also rebuild the rear Wheel with the Pentasport hub.

But the best:
The frame arrived! BUT not at my home... It was send to a friend whos frame was send at the same time as mine. So I couldn't take a photo yet. But tomorrow I'll finally have it in my hands. :mrgreen:

 

[iRide Custom Bicycles]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - new frame arrived, BUT....

What are you going to do with your Felt frame?

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - new frame arrived, BUT....

I finally got it:

@iRide: I'll sell it to a friend...

 

[mastronaut]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - h*** it's 'bout time!

From what I can see it looks pretty freakin cool! 8)

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - h*** it's 'bout time!

Yes, sorry for the bad quality of the photo... Better ones will follow...

My plan is to get the bike done till end of next week... I'll start with sandpapering and primering tomorrow...

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - h*** it's 'bout time!

Another update...
The handlebars arrived today and i bought a new headset.... and I did a quick mockup... this is gonna be killer :mrgreen:

Oh and the ground clearance will be about 3,5 - 4,0cm... :mrgreen:

 

[karfer67]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - looks like a bike again =)

now thats a pedal grinder!!!! looks good

 

[No Talent Clown]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - looks like a bike again =)

Nice bike, actually both. I like that second frame. Are those 80mm rims? I was kinda curious how wide the tire was when mounted to the wide rims. Trying to decide 2.5 or 3" rims.

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - looks like a bike again =)

Yes, those are Rigida DH80 rims and the Thick brick is about 82mm - 84mm wide when mounted...

 

[DeadBolt89]

Re: "The Lucky 13" - looks like a bike again =)

Some new pictures - paintjob might be finished tomorrow...

quick mockup

primered:

partially painted:

 

[DeadBolt89]

"The Lucky 13" goes Bobber

It's finally rideable! Watch this:

The shifter setup is not the final version...