Tierra Cruisera- a made over Jamis Earth Cruiser

[sdframe]

I rode her down to the community pool area this morning for a little photo shoot. She's a real nice rider. I am very pleased with this one. It's a keeper!

I believe that each time you build a bike, you learn something. I have three takeaways from this build:
1. Careful attention to little details has a huge impact on the final result.
2. It's better not to rush things; take your time and enjoy the journey.
3. Rustoleum 2X paint and primer in ultra matte covers very nicely and provides a great matte finish.
I'll just sit back now and follow all your fascinating builds!
LINK TO BUILD: www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/tierra-cruisera.111567/

 

[OddJob]

SD, this is a bike every 'earth mother' could love! The curvy lines of frame and bars, perfect grips / saddle match, the color matched housing for the cable, brown inserts on the pedals, black rims, clay colored tires.... I could go on! And you are exactly right about those three take-aways. Your details and taking your time, I too employed those this time around, and I think it really shows.

Brother, you nailed it!

 

[sdframe]

Thank you so much, Lee. It means a lot coming from a pro like you.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I rode her down to the community pool area this morning for a little photo shoot. She's a real nice rider. I am very pleased with this one. It's a keeper!
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I believe that each time you build a bike, you learn something. I have three takeaways from this build:
1. Careful attention to little details has a huge impact on the final result.
2. It's better not to rush things; take your time and enjoy the journey.
3. Rustoleum 2X paint and primer in ultra matte covers very nicely and provides a great matte finish.
I'll just sit back now and follow all your fascinating builds!

Very slick and I love the color scheme. Well done!

 

[johnp.smith]

Wow, that looks a lot nicer than the one I had. The blue and various browns really go well together. The shifter housing draws your attention to it. Being a contrasting color other than black or white really adds a very trick detail. Nicely done

 

[KJV]

very nice .

 

[sdframe]

Thanks, guys.

 

[toro1978]

Amazing work. I like the modern look, with all new parts in retro style. It looks like it was built in a factory yesterday and is sitting in a bike shop waiting for a customer to test ride it and take it home.

 

[sdframe]

Thanks so much.

 

[irideiam]

Sweet frame and build, love the color combos, and thought put in. I am old school and tend to like straight tube frames, but I'll say this one is curvy and appealing to my eye. Nice work!!!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

I seriously love the color palette on your bike. It feels equal parts classy, elegant, fun, and oddly, relaxing. I think you nailed the look of your build. Great job!

 

[sdframe]

You guys are great.

 

[El Pocho]

Tastefully done.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

That frame is so weird and awesome at the same time. I dig it!
Love the colour scheme.

And thanks mentioning your lessons. Taking time for something when you do not have it, is quite hard sometimes.

 

[sdframe]

I was taken aback when I first saw the bike's weirdness, then I figured it could be fun to work on.

 

[el Diablo Guapo]

Great Build!
I like the colors and the shape - the seat support curve and the way the top bar "misses" the head

the colors ares so great, but i would never be able to put that together

Dig it!

 

[SurfKlunk]

Wow! Awesome!

 

[Toeslider]

Awesome bike! I had to go back and see what you started with. This looks like something Felt would ask $800 for.

 

[kingfish254]

I love the colors on this one.
Looks like a great rider too.
CONGRATS!

 

[Wizzletooth]

Perfect bike or Tucson terrain