** The next build off 2024 **

[Captain Awesome]

View attachment 282593View attachment 282594View attachment 282595Just picked up one of these also. Been looking for one for a while. Any info on (approximate) dates?

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/mbbo-stbo-2024-rules.120123/

 

[Wylly]

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[Captain Awesome]

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What’s your question? You asked for the approximate dates and I gave you a link to the rules showing that the build off is already going and has been since September 1. Jump in you have until November 30 to finish.

 

[Wylly]

What’s your question? You asked for the approximate dates and I gave you a link to the rules showing that the build off is already going and has been since September 1. Jump in you have until November 30 to finish.

Sorry about that. I’m old and confused. I was actually requesting dating information on the frame. I enjoy watching the builds but don’t have the patience and technical finesse to actually participate in the contest.

 

[ingola]

Sorry about that. I’m old and confused. I was actually requesting dating information on the frame. I enjoy watching the builds but don’t have the patience and technical finesse to actually participate in the contest.

Then post a thread asking those questions

 

[hammer mechanic]

View attachment 282593View attachment 282594View attachment 282595Just picked up one of these also. Been looking for one for a while. Any info on (approximate) dates?

'38-'39 molded 'Y' seat stays; conventional chain stays.
'39-'40 molded 'Y' seat stays; molded mono chain stay.
'40-'41 molded 'Y'seat stays; molded mono chain stay; curved seat tube.

Looks like yours could be a 40-41 model

 

[Wylly]

Then post a thread asking those questions

Yo

 

[Wylly]

'38-'39 molded 'Y' seat stays; conventional chain stays.
'39-'40 molded 'Y' seat stays; molded mono chain stay.
'40-'41 molded 'Y'seat stays; molded mono chain stay; curved seat tube.

Looks like yours could be a 40-41 model

Thanks!

 

[ingola]

Yo

It helps others who maybe wanting similar info

 

[Wildcat]

'38-'39 molded 'Y' seat stays; conventional chain stays.
'39-'40 molded 'Y' seat stays; molded mono chain stay.
'40-'41 molded 'Y'seat stays; molded mono chain stay; curved seat tube.

Looks like yours could be a 40-41 model

For my compilation, prior to 40, the seat tube was straight?

 

[rickpaulos]

Suggestions for future build offs:

"Grocery Getter" build off. Must be able to carry a 12 pack (or more.) Racks, baskets, boxes, etc. Final photo in front of your local food store.

Schwinn Varsity build off. One of the most sold models of bikes in the later 20th century. Plenty around. Sold in 27", "26 and 24" wheel sizes, mens (several frame sizes in 27"), womens.

Trailer build off. So many possibilities, mini-Air Stream, woody, boat shaped for the kiddos, pet luxury travel, micro sized semi truck trailer, ginormous foot ball shaped cooler (well it's on tv now).

Night Rider build off. Lights, reflectors (in the form of plastic reflectors, stickers or glass bead paint).

 

[Pondo]

Suggestions for future build offs:

"Grocery Getter" build off. Must be able to carry a 12 pack (or more.) Racks, baskets, boxes, etc. Final photo in front of your local food store.

Schwinn Varsity build off. One of the most sold models of bikes in the later 20th century. Plenty around. Sold in 27", "26 and 24" wheel sizes, mens (several frame sizes in 27"), womens.

Trailer build off. So many possibilities, mini-Air Stream, woody, boat shaped for the kiddos, pet luxury travel, micro sized semi truck trailer, ginormous foot ball shaped cooler (well it's on tv now).

Night Rider build off. Lights, reflectors (in the form of plastic reflectors, stickers or glass bead paint).

All great ideas! I'd like to do a cargo bike so that could fit in there somewhere.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Suggestions for future build offs:

"Grocery Getter" build off. Must be able to carry a 12 pack (or more.) Racks, baskets, boxes, etc. Final photo in front of your local food store.

Trailer build off. So many possibilities, mini-Air Stream, woody, boat shaped for the kiddos, pet luxury travel, micro sized semi truck trailer, ginormous foot ball shaped cooler (well it's on tv now).

We have had discussions about this exact thing

 

[SwissGuy]

Suggestions for future build offs:

"Grocery Getter" build off. Must be able to carry a 12 pack (or more.) Racks, baskets, boxes, etc. Final photo in front of your local food store.

Definitely a lot of potential here. Should/could maybe include trailers

Schwinn Varsity build off. One of the most sold models of bikes in the later 20th century. Plenty around. Sold in 27", "26 and 24" wheel sizes, mens (several frame sizes in 27"), womens.

Probably to closed up for international builders
(like me)

Trailer build off. So many possibilities, mini-Air Stream, woody, boat shaped for the kiddos, pet luxury travel, micro sized semi truck trailer, ginormous foot ball shaped cooler (well it's on tv now).

Heck yeah! Loads of ideas spinning in my head all the time!

Night Rider build off. Lights, reflectors (in the form of plastic reflectors, stickers or glass bead paint).

Been there, done that! But could/would do it again!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Let’s hear some opinions on this 3 per year 90 day build format

Good thus far? Hate it? Please speak up so we know

We realize there is no perfect answer and we’ll always have a format/category/timeframe that someone doesn’t like or can’t accommodate. But we’d like to hear from you all


I will preface with this…we won’t do back to back. There HAS to be a gap

 

[GTHOtrod]

Let’s hear some opinions on this 3 per year 90 day build format

Good thus far? Hate it? Please speak up so we know

We realize there is no perfect answer and we’ll always have a format/category/timeframe that someone doesn’t like or can’t accommodate. But we’d like to hear from you all


I will preface with this…we won’t do back to back. There HAS to be a gap

I like the format. Works well for me.

 

[SwissGuy]

Let’s hear some opinions on this 3 per year 90 day build format

Good thus far? Hate it? Please speak up so we know

We realize there is no perfect answer and we’ll always have a format/category/timeframe that someone doesn’t like or can’t accommodate. But we’d like to hear from you all


I will preface with this…we won’t do back to back. There HAS to be a gap

The time itself (3 month per BO) is fine by me.
The timing on the other hand would be better (for me) if all is pushed back by one month, but that would mean that the actual winter BO ends within Christmas and New Year holidays...
Especially for the summer BO it is almost impossible for me to get something done (and finished!), as it ends in the busiest month of the year for me...

 

[MattiThundrrr]

In my opinion, 90 days is plenty of time...










...to not finish another one

 

[SkyknightJohn]

I like the format. Always challenges with the seasons, work schedule, life events. But it keeps something going on to follow even if not participating in the build-off. Keeps the ideas fresh and the community active.

 

[SwissGuy]

In the shower I just had an idea for another future build off:

Double Feature/Two is a pair/Double Trouble

Building up two matching bikes (male/female, adult/kid, twins,...)