The Rail 7

[Schwinnspastic]

fact is, up or down its a good lookin' bike !
Mark

 

[Jamie825]

fact is, up or down its a good lookin' bike !
Mark

Very true!!

 

[jats]

Your first after photo is still of the high fork, but judging from the other after shots, I think you got it right at the halfway mark. Have fun in mouse land.

+1

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

You know how your first impression is the best?
Went back to the original height.
The bike just feels 'right' at this setting. There's no wheel flop and it feels better from the driver's seat.

I should have gnome better.......

Cheers all,
See ya in a week!



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[LukeTheJoker]

With those fork tubes cut to the right length, it should look pretty mean!

Luke.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Gotta love the feel

Carl.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Gotta love the feel

Carl.

Exactly, I can appreciate a cool looking bike, but if it doesn't feel or fit right....it won't get ridden, ya know?
From a looks perspective, I like the front 3/4 front view. The rear tire looks fat, the frame looks good, the fork looks good.
Just my opinion, but then again, it's my bike.....


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[kingfish254]

Always listen to your inner Gnome. Gnomes Gnow bikes best!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Rob! Looks great! September came too fast! I forgot about the Build off! If you need the garage or an extra stand, I'm here!

Great build!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Rob! Looks great! September came too fast! I forgot about the Build off! If you need the garage or an extra stand, I'm here!

Great build!

Still plenty of time left 10cent! Jump on in, 3 and a half months to go...

Luke.

 

[CRASH]

You could still go for a 20x1-3/8" wheel and adjust the fork length to keep the appropriate balance just to get that look. But it looks good as it stands as well!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Rob! Looks great! September came too fast! I forgot about the Build off! If you need the garage or an extra stand, I'm here!

Great build!

Thanks Tyler.
I haven't forgotten my 'spot' in the shop.

Trust me, I'll be bugging you and Don soon enough......




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[Dr. Tankenstein]

You could still go for a 20x1-3/8" wheel and adjust the fork length to keep the appropriate balance just to get that look. But it looks good as it stands as well!

CRASH,
I've had this silly sized wheel and tire for 6 years and FINALLY found a build for it! Hahahahahahaha

You're right though, a 20" might look cool on there.
I'm kinda watching my budget on this one though. Since the frame is crusty chrome, I think it's best to get it sandblasted to get the best painting results. I also need to cough up cash for the 'Rail' decals for the chainguard and seatpost, replacement top tube end caps, shifter parts, etc.....

Enjoy the week everyone!


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[restodave]

If you're going class 2 why not add a 15 or 20 degrees of rake to stretch it out?

 

[CRASH]

CRASH,
I'm kinda watching my budget on this one though...

Budget? What is that?

I'm working a deal for an entire second Rail just so I can swap a few parts on it.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

If you're going class 2 why not add a 15 or 20 degrees of rake to stretch it out?

Cause me no weld-y mostly....


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[Dr. Tankenstein]

Budget? What is that?

I'm working a deal for an entire second Rail just so I can swap a few parts on it.

You're my hero.......


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[karl]

I've thought about figuring out a way to soak bike frames in it but so far no luck.

How about some vinegar custard?
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/recipe-of-the-month-vinegar-custard.26626/#p264079
(do not breath in boiling vinegar!)

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Genius!


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[jamesdart]

looks cool dropped back down like that.
I have a huffy crank and sprocket if you didn't find one. ill take a look to see how clean it is.