The Shadow

[Graylock]

The Shadow is my second build off project and you will find the build here http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=20566 . Anything goes build off lead me on a run with a grinder in one hand and a welder in another. I had collected some curved pipe from the landfill and I thought it would make a great tall bike but it was not on my list to do this year. I had a busy year with a few bikes including five swingbikes but I managed to squeeze this off as my last build of the year.

Some parts with a plan.

The problems I ran into were chain management. I used a bottom bracket from a French made road bike, using the smaller chain ring along with a Raleigh chain ring of the same size. This chain needed a tensioner that I made from a freewheel of a BMX bike. I cut the rear hub and ground the back flat. I then
removed the pawls and put it back together. Then making a mount out of a MTB stem, I welded on a washer with a stud so I could bolt it to the idler.

The plan from the begining had a cargo area. I finished the floor with bamboo stair treads that I had taken from work. All parts were either left over from other projects or taken from old bikes. The only thing that I bought new were the cruiser tires and a few nuts and bolts.

I have a video that you will find on You Tube that I promised Larry but I can remember which one so it's to both of you. http://www.youtube.com/user/GraylockVideos#p/a/u/0/swJOgBYCOWA

Yes it does ride.

Graylock

 

[bikeriderx]

Allow me to be the first to say: well done!! Very cool!!

 

[cody-james]

That bike is amazing. The paint is right on. You've got my vote

 

[baalberry]

Love the paint job! Bike is amazing!!

 

[jezusjonz]

Wow...if I wasnt scared of heights......very thought out design Gray...and the paint and lower carriage area just icing on the cake. I think if you drove by me on the street I would probably break my neck turning around so fast to get another look. Excellent excellent bike.
Terry

 

[KOTA]

That is the best "FREAKIN" bike made! PERIOD!......I never thought I'd be saying this. Please, please, I WANNA try it!.....I'll understand if ya won't let me, so I've already gone done cellar and sat "scrunched" up next to my Coleman cooler. I'm pretty sure I can fit on the bottom, while you ride..........I can hold the bike while you get on and off. Sorta like the tag along mechanic of yesteryear racing. There are a lot of very cool bikes in this BO, but I love this bike....and you got my vote..............LARRY

 

[Skipton]

Paint looks great
Nice job on a sick bike!

 

[2manybikes]

By far the most creative concept in the anything goes category. Nice job :!:

 

[rnchoppers]

:shock: ...wow ..nice job .watch out for low wires and treelimbs :lol: at least the dogs cant bite you up ther :lol: does it have a chainguard i wouldnt want my pant leg to get cought in that chain thats along ways down :idea: nice job.....

 

[mastronaut]

S ick
H ellacious
A rse-kickin
D ownright
O ut of this world
W inner!

 

[Fireproof]

Great Job GL! That is by far the nicest tall bike I have EVER seen! 8)

Have you added your ladder rack yet? LOL :wink: :lol:

Mark <{{><

 

[theVULTURE]

Dang GL!!!! nice build! easily my favorite tall bike :mrgreen:

you could throw a chain guard on upside-down and sit two small kids in the cargo rack (playing jacks & sippin' juice boxes) :wink:

i'm interested on knowing how to get way up there and get going before any tip overs :lol:

 

[deorman]

Awwwwsome!

 

[nickdaddy]

the shadow rocks

 

[Gdcast]

EXCELLENT!!!
I knew you could make it!
Bike is great and video too!

 

[Rodland]

Using my 5 year old grandson's favorite exspression, OOOH MAANNNN!

 

[nosferatum15115]

the biggest work in my opinion :wink: , I I bow in front of your bike.is the coolest bike.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

I have been having a hard time keeping up with all the builds, but WOW yours is off the hook, as they say in spanish....or not Mucho de Kudo's :lol:

 

[twojs.bike]

Wow! Worth a bump.

 

[Pestcontrol02]

Love it, the paint is wicked. An amazing build.