BO15 TIERRA CRUISERA

[sdframe]

I managed to finish the crank arms and headset cups in a hammered copper metallic, for some contrast.

 

[Couch tater]

Hitting the details, looking good!

 

[sdframe]

I'm making progress. I changed my mind about color. Bought a can of Rustoleum Ultra-Matte Evening Navy months ago. I thought it would look okay with the tan/brown soft parts. And hey, two thirds of the earth is covered with water, so the color of the deep blue sea is proper for an Earth Cruiser.
I sanded the frame with a medium sanding sponge, followed by a fine sponge. Did not give it a primer coat, since Rustoleum claims it's a paint and primer in one. I must say, it covered very nicely. Here's the frame hangin' from the ol' paintin' tree.

It took two coats, and there's still quite a bit left in the can.

 

[sdframe]

I mounted some nice milk chocolate colored Continental 26 by 2.2 tires on the wheelset, and found my fake Brooks saddle in tan.

 

[sdframe]

I am waiting for another earth decal delivery, and brown cable guides (from France!) I also painted other small pieces today. Depending on deliveries, I' should begin assembly next week.

 

[johnp.smith]

I had one of these many years ago. I put skinnier higher pressure tires, a road seat and a flat bar on it. It was way faster and I loved it as my away from home bike until someone else liked it more and cut my lock. The aluminum frame is much lighter than most cruisers. Good luck with your build

 

[johnp.smith]

NOW we're getting somewhere. I dug out some narrow and lightweight alloy handlebars that will help reduce the girth on my Earth Cruiser. I think I have a name: GLEC, (Girth Loser Earth Cruiser.)
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Right now I'm leaning toward the mustache bars (with a little nudging from OddJob.)

The middle bar is interesting to me, never seen one.

 

[OddJob]

SD, your bike is looking real 'earthy'. Carole King would approve, as well as I.

 

[sdframe]

She's a roller! The original seatpost wouldn't attach to the saddle, but I had a choice of two suspension seatposts in my stash. I am quite pleased so far. I'm just waiting for a brown cable housing and an earth decal for the chain ring; then I'll be able to set up the drive train. The waiting for deliveries will give me time to tend to little details.

 

[sdframe]

The middle bar is interesting to me, never seen one.

You know what, John? I just may do that after the buildoff: skinny tires and a skinny seat. I was very impressed with the frame's lightness when I stripped it down. Sorry about the thievery; it's become a huge problem here in Tucson.

 

[Couch tater]

I wasn't getting the blue frame color you picked in the bigger picture but now seeing it all together I say "Well played sir". It is surf & turf the earth.

 

[sdframe]

While waiting for delivery of a coupla things, I ordered these, too. (and I really thought I wouldn't spend any money on bikes this month!)

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I like the name of this bike.

I sell brick grips that'll match those tires n pedals if you'd like.

 

[OddJob]

SD, I know we are about the same 'vint-age', and your pedal order reminded me of these earth shoes from our more youthful days.

The 'lowered heel' design was supposed to be more like our natural foot shape.

 

[sdframe]

I like the name of this bike.

I sell brick grips that'll match those tires n pedals if you'd like.

I already have my grips, but thanks.

 

[sdframe]

SD, I know we are about the same 'vint-age', and your pedal order reminded me of these earth shoes from our more youthful days.
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The 'lowered heel' design was supposed to be more like our natural foot shape.

I had a pair! 1974-75.

 

[sdframe]

Well, two more earth decals came in today, and I botched two more earth decals. That's it! The outer side of the chain wheel will remain unadorned.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

While waiting for delivery of a coupla things, I ordered these, too. (and I really thought I wouldn't spend any money on bikes this month!)
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These will look great with those tires.

I have the same tires on my western flyer. Total class.

Also, the white wall is reflective which I was not wild about when ordering but us actually sort of cool.

 

[sdframe]

These will look great with those tires.

I have the same tires on my western flyer. Total class.

Also, the white wall is reflective which I was not wild about when ordering but us actually sort of cool.

And highly reflective! In fact, I'll be removing the snap-on reflector from the wheel; it's totally redundant.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'll be removing the snap-on reflector from the wheell

Careful with the spokes. Don't ask me how I know.

facepalm