They are from firebikes.com
- by Gigmata
- by Gigmata
(WBO) 2015 Winter Build Off Entry: "Switch-a-roo" by Gig Mata
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I just got my frame and components back from the powder coater and I am pretty excited with the results. After a long pause for forks I feel like the project is moving again.
These are the Ziegler-Lam Retrogear cranks that I will be going with. If I pedal backwards it knocks the ratio down half of a gear while still propelling me forward.
If you think that is a helmet's bubble facial visor you would be right. It is also my number plate.
I am really liking the firebikes.com front fork. They were seriously delayed over a month arriving from Canada to California. UPS is to blame. Through a series of strange circumstances I have two more of these shoved into my parts closet.
I hope my back survives the Schwinn OCC handlebars at this angle. I bought a set of 3G adjustable bars just in case.
A Huffy Panama Jack bike gave up it's seat so I can sit my tired but down. The rear fender came from an RRB member and I think he took it off of a Schwinn. That rear fender worked in mock-up but it doesn't look like it will now. Hmmm.
I had this puppy out for Ciclavia and it was good to get it on the street. If you ever buy 24x3" Innova tires don't put them on a wide rim. They undress themselves from the rim.
The Lucky B@$+@rd faired well with the black version of the same tires. My neighbor Dee rode it. Another neighbor of mine rode my "She's The Bomber Bike."
- by Gigmata
I just got my frame and components back from the powder coater and I am pretty excited with the results. After a long pause for forks I feel like the project is moving again.
These are the Ziegler-Lam Retrogear cranks that I will be going with. If I pedal backwards it knocks the ratio down half of a gear while still propelling me forward.
If you think that is a helmet's bubble facial visor you would be right. It is also my number plate.
I am really liking the firebikes.com front fork. They were seriously delayed over a month arriving from Canada to California. UPS is to blame. Through a series of strange circumstances I have two more of these shoved into my parts closet.
I hope my back survives the Schwinn OCC handlebars at this angle. I bought a set of 3G adjustable bars just in case.
A Huffy Panama Jack bike gave up it's seat so I can sit my tired but down. The rear fender came from an RRB member and I think he took it off of a Schwinn. That rear fender worked in mock-up but it doesn't look like it will now. Hmmm.
I had this puppy out for Ciclavia and it was good to get it on the street. If you ever buy 24x3" Innova tires don't put them on a wide rim. They undress themselves from the rim.
The Lucky B@$+@rd faired well with the black version of the same tires. My neighbor Dee rode it. Another neighbor of mine rode my "She's The Bomber Bike."
- by Gigmata
Looking good Gig, love the black!
Luke.
Luke.
Can't wait to see her all assembled, I have been thinking of picking up a firebikes fork.
They look like Firebikes forks
I am going to be running a tire with a pretty good sidewall. I imagine the bike will have a comfortable ride. Maybe not as nice as the Girvins but still nice.
- by Gigmata
So I added the face shield -- I mean number plate. I also mounted the forks, the bars, rear fender, and the stem. The seat and and seat post are not mounted in tightly yet. I am still trying to figure out which light to go with. I have 2 versions that I like. One works off a generator and the other will take batteries. Either way, I love the way the front turned out.
I don't have much time left so I have had to make quite a few compromises which I am not at all fond of but I will most likely enjoy the changes. Jeff at junkyrustybikes.com told me my tires will arrive on Monday so I hope to finish the bike Monday night. Not a moment too soon.
- by Gigmata
I don't have much time left so I have had to make quite a few compromises which I am not at all fond of but I will most likely enjoy the changes. Jeff at junkyrustybikes.com told me my tires will arrive on Monday so I hope to finish the bike Monday night. Not a moment too soon.
- by Gigmata
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Nasty crank set...
Can't wait the end result.
Nasty crank set...
Can't wait the end result.
Loving that face shield/number plate Gig! Very cool!
Luke.
Luke.
Super cool drivetrain! It's looking like another sweet ride gig.
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Looks good, looking forward to the finished pics!
Wow, those are the most amazing cranks that I have ever seen. I must find one of those. This build is sweet I can't wait to see the finished product.
Less than 1 day left. The cranks will not cooperate. The new seat post doesn't fit and my living room looks the worst it ever has! AND I NEED BIGGER STAR NUTS FOR THE FORKS! Tonight my headlights went out so I couldn't pick up my tires. I know. I know. I have first world problems.
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- by Gigmata
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- by Gigmata
The cranks are Ziegler-Lam cranks. I bought 2 sets of eBay within the same week. Keep your eyes pealed and you will get lucky and find them. I am told they are rare, but again, I bought two in the same week from the same place.
- by Gigmata
If you don't mind my asking, what did they run you? A ballpark number is ok.
I paid $175 for a set that was essentially flawless. Easily a NOS or new old stock piece. I paid $140 for a set that was reported to be NOS but the seller obviously did not know what that meant. Pieces were missing and the crank arms were scratched up.
- by Gigmata
Awesome, Thanks. Honestly that is less than I expected, although still not quite a casual purchase.
But I'll stop bugging you so you can get back to work. This bike is going to be really cool when it is done.
But I'll stop bugging you so you can get back to work. This bike is going to be really cool when it is done.
Lookin good man! 
Speedy looking ride.
Speedy looking ride.
