TRICEP

[sdframe]

I was gonna pass this time around, but this ratty old trike on Craigslist caught my eye. Faded yellow and lots of rust. 3-speed SA hub. 24" wheels all around, so I ordered a 1.75 front and two 2.125 rear tires. It already has high riser bars, so I'll meet the 2 of 3 rule. What else could I name a three-wheeled muscle bike? It had to be TRICEP. Not sure which way I'll go with this.

 

[PaveLow]

Looks like you and I get to have our own mini build off for trikes.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

What else could I name a three-wheeled muscle bike? It had to be TRICEP.

Perfect

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Looks like you and I get to have our own mini build off for trikes.

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Hmm what if I put a trike kit on my swing bike? 3's a charm.

GC.

 

[PaveLow]

Hmm what if I put a trike kit on my swing bike? 3's a charm.

GC.

That sounds like it's own whole category!

 

[Wildcat]

I came home to an old trike in my garage! Brakes shot and rusty looking. I had plans to tear it apart and use the rear triangle for something. Then I found out it's there for me to fix! And probably for free. One of my wife's friend's uses it for business. It's had no brakes for about a year.

 

[GeePig]

If the brakes were not working for a year, then clearly they were excess baggage - and performance can be improved while overall rust level reduced through the simple process of their removal.

I try to do these kind of jobs for an exchange of goods, such as eggs in my case. If I didn't people here would start expecting free fixes.

 

[Wildcat]

They will probably bring over a couple of chickens if I get it going right. Live chickens!

 

[sdframe]

Looks like you and I get to have our own mini build off for trikes.

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Yours is way too pretty. Such a nice start.

 

[Palepainter]

I just picked up one of these trikes in Blue. Got it to haul firewood around the property. . Interested to see what you do with this.

 

[SwissGuy]

Trike build = subscribed

 

[GeePig]

They will probably bring over a couple of chickens if I get it going right. Live chickens!

Ah, mobile egg factories!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

A muscle trike named "Tricep!" That's just too perfect! I can't wait to see how your trike turns out!

You and @PaveLow are both making me feel like I should finish my muscle trike from last year's MBBO. I need to get that trike done!

 

[OddJob]

A cool old rusty bike is an allure a few of us just can't pass up. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this my friend! I already like your fatter tire selection. Maybe a wooden flat bed in the back ? You know me and wood on bikes!

And this line ..."What else could I name a three-wheeled muscle bike? It had to be TRICEP."...had me rolling!

RaT oN~!

 

[Indyjps]

Narrow the rear, a lot, all the way to the yellow box or more if you still have room for sprocket. Blocky slicks on the rear, Will be unique and not take up a giant garage space.

 

[sdframe]

A cool old rusty bike is an allure a few of us just can't pass up. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this my friend! I already like your fatter tire selection. Maybe a wooden flat bed in the back ? You know me and wood on bikes!

And this line ..."What else could I name a three-wheeled muscle bike? It had to be TRICEP."...had me rolling!

RaT oN~!

Thanks, OJ.

 

[sdframe]

Narrow the rear, a lot, all the way to the yellow box or more if you still have room for sprocket. Blocky slicks on the rear, Will be unique and not take up a giant garage space.

Sounds cool, for sure.

 

[sdframe]

Mocked up my front end. I went with a Monark-style springer with a tab for a disk brake, 'cause I think I'm gonna motorize it.

 

[sdframe]

Gonna try something tricky with the fork. Stay tuned. Next, I'll strip the frame down to prep it for paint, probably yellow again. We'll see.

 

[sdframe]

Cleaned, stripped, sanded and painted the frame. OBSERVATION: Old trikes don't get as acratched up as old bikes (think about it.) Here it is hanging from the ol' paintin' tree:

The paint isn't perfect, but good enough for this old rat. If it chips, there's more yellow underneath.