Finally got the front tire today, a 24" x 3.0" (real width 2.5") and installed it on the rim. Man it is a killer look on the bike.
(Winter Build Off) Ratted Out Huffy
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This is really a 26" wheel frame and when I first built it up with my son it was what I had on hand. Also I am going for that bobbed look with it.
Fat!
Luke.
Luke.
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You're definitely getting the bobber look!
That is the plan, I even have a Michigan license plate for it that I will mount off of the rear axle area.You're definitely getting the bobber look!
Built the Truss Rods today out of 1/2" steel tubing and they came out good I do believe. To bend the steel tubing I heated the area I wanted to bend until it was red. Then I bent it a little bit and applied more heat until red again and bent some more. I did this until I got my desired bend.
He lost interest in it the first build of it...
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I like the raw look of the new truss rods. To bad they wont stay that way.
I could maybe coat it with boiled linseed oil... Or some other coating.
I brought her out in the COLD and found that she is a rid-able bike now. Still have a few things to finish on the bike though.
Looking good!
Luke.
Luke.
What should I do with the truss rod end? Leave, cut it, cap it off or something else?
bend it forward to match the flow of the fork and cap it bullet head style...
Carl.
Carl.
Love Carls idea...
Luke.
Luke.
Great Idea! I agree.
