The next build off? Plans for the future

[dropstep]

I sent this photo to a friend last summer after he seen me riding my class 2 build and said we could do better. So looking forward to what happens with this while trying to decide What frame I want to use for class 1

 

[ingola]

I may use this pile

 

[Wildcat]

Can't start a build before the date, but can lay out parts to get ideas. I'll need more money to begin with. Time to take the wife out to dinner and see a movie!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I’m torn:

Idea 1: tribute bike for family friend: fix up black Raleigh sport with 2 doner bikes

Idea 2: Super klunk’: with hand made tank and headlight

Idea 3: Manta Rust: Make 26” manta ray with crazy FFS

And, I have some other options too: the green Schwinn step through is looking cooler by the day.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I’m torn:

Idea 1: tribute bike for family friend: fix up black Raleigh sport with 2 doner bikes
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Idea 2: Super klunk’: with hand made tank and headlight
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Idea 3: Manta Rust: Make 26” manta ray with crazy FFS
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And, I have some other options too: the green Schwinn step through is looking cooler by the day.
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#2 or #3

 

[twojs.bike]

I like all of your options. Guess I need to root through my stash and get some ideas going too.

 

[twojs.bike]

I’m really into English 3 speeds. However I’m more interested in restoring them than ratrodding. Option 2 or 3 seem to have the most modify potential. I will follow any of those builds.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I’m really into English 3 speeds. However I’m more interested in restoring them than ratrodding. Option 2 or 3 seem to have the most modify potential. I will follow any of those builds.

I definitely would not rat rod the Raleigh…. -if you’ve seen any of my builds, they’re all very similar: original patina with new drive train, brakes and maybe wheels with a modern ‘creature feature’ or two.

No one wants to see the Raleigh built, but I think I could make it into an epic cool, yet highly useful gentlemen’s cruiser.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

No one wants to see the Raleigh built

I would love to see your take on the Raleigh! However, I feel like the other two options would be bigger vote getters. Maybe save it for the next skinny tire event

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I would love to see your take on the Raleigh! However, I feel like the other two options would be bigger vote getters. Maybe save it for the next skinny tire event

Thanks Matti! The bike‘s owner was an NBA player back in the day: he played for the Detroit Pistons before they were actually the pistons……. He was 6’ 7”…. Im closer to 5’ 7” !!!! Lol

I’d definitely need to lower the bars and seat. all the cables need replaced, the fork is bent and fenders need swapped Too…. put a brooks saddle on there.

I’d scab that rear rack off the step through and paint it black to match the frame: I’d like to find some sort of front rack, also color keyed black, to balance out the rear rack.

I’d leave the doner fenders, fork and chain guard the original color (I think I’d end up using the green): I’d hit all painted parts with a satin finish or BLO, throw on a headlight and find a pump.... Boom!

 

[ingola]

Thanks Matti! The bike‘s owner was an NBA player back in the day: he played for the Detroit Pistons before they were actually the pistons……. He was 6’ 7”…. Im closer to 5’ 7” !!!! Lol

I’d definitely need to lower the bars and seat. all the cables need replaced, the fork is bent and fenders need swapped Too…. put a brooks saddle on there.

I’d scab that rear rack off the step through and paint it black to match the frame: I’d like to find some sort of front rack, also color keyed black, to balance out the rear rack.

I’d leave the doner fenders, fork and chain guard the original color (I think I’d end up using the green): I’d hit all painted parts with a satin finish or BLO, throw on a headlight and find a pump.... Boom!

I have a box of pumps

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Thanks Matti! The bike‘s owner was an NBA player back in the day: he played for the Detroit Pistons before they were actually the pistons……. He was 6’ 7”…. Im closer to 5’ 7” !!!! Lol

Talk to Ingola. Every bike he has ever ridden is like that

 

[ingola]

I definitely would not rat rod the Raleigh…. -if you’ve seen any of my builds, they’re all very similar: original patina with new drive train, brakes and maybe wheels with a modern ‘creature feature’ or two.

No one wants to see the Raleigh built, but I think I could make it into an epic cool, yet highly useful gentlemen’s cruiser.

I get that my go to bikes are English cruisers @MattiThundrrr knows my love for the Raleighs but I don't use them in build offs and can't rat rod them up. Love to polish and shine. Few leather bits.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

@MattiThundrrr knows my love for the Raleighs but I don't use them in build offs and can't rat rod them up

I'd love to see you turn one into a trail bike. A tribute to the Rough Stuff Fellowship, off road riders from before the mountain bike was invented.

You know they're hardcore, they brought proper tea!

 

[ingola]

I'd love to see you turn one into a trail bike. A tribute to the Rough Stuff Fellowship, off road riders from before the mountain bike was invented.
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There just the same lol

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I'd love to see you turn one into a trail bike. A tribute to the Rough Stuff Fellowship, off road riders from before the mountain bike was invented.
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SUPER COOL..... But my back is not a fan of drop bars! the tall frame may make up the difference. I was probably going to flip the parts to make it look a bit more 'racey'.

 

[gowjobs]

I still need to go finish up some details from my incomplete Huffman from last year.

I just purchased a 1937 Rollfast Club DeLuxe F&F for this year. Starting with something a little different: 24"

 

[us56456712]

Tribute Velo cross bike circa 1951. I’m going for this on the summer build off.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Tribute Velo cross bike circa 1951. I’m going for this on the summer build off.

We’re not going to be too far off. -I think I’m doing a Raleigh 3 speed….

 

[us56456712]

We’re not going to be too far off. -I think I’m doing a Raleigh 3 speed….

Close, I’ve used three speeds for two track. Work good, except in sand.