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[Klunkruiser]

It would be nice to hear from the jury if this build qualifies. If it doesn´t, I´ll take it off from this thread and put it to other builds.
After all, there will be 2 out of 3; apes & bigger rear wheel.

Two out of three is the rule.

I started three bikes in this class.
One I've already kinda dropped out. Unless I get a welder and completely change directions with it. Just lost interest in building an ordinary ladies muscle bike. But there's still plenty of time for a reconfiguration and name change.

One, Motorskimixti, will make it for sure.

And the third, Kona Cafe', should make it if/when I get around to building a cafe racer style banana seat and bolt a fat tire on the back and slightly less fat tire on the front.

Don't have any ape hangers layin around...but....if I get a welder...maybe

 

[Ben lay]

This thing is amazing. Love it. Can I early vote ? I'm registered and stuff...

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Trust me, Mr Klunk, people be waiting on that Kona...

 

[RustyGold]

Hit the 2 outta 3 and your good to go . I can imagine it with a fat and skinny...and a nice flat (but contoured) skateboard banana .

Suggestion for name...Odds and Ends...

 

[El C]

Ok, weekend is on and maybe I can make some progress.

Firstly, I think I´m gonna make the top tubes a bit longer, maybe say 3"-4" (pic below).
That way I can make more room for pedals and longer handlebars.

Or maybe not...
It´ll put those weldings under more stress and I definately don´t want to add more of them...

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I think the current length will give you plenty of pedal clearance and the proportions are good right now


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[El C]

I think the current length will give you plenty of pedal clearance and the proportions are good right now


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Which photo you refer to?
The latter is photoshopped to be 4" longer than the first sideview.
Difference is easier to see here.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I like it original sized

 

[Ben lay]

I like the shorter one. Looks like a mean little Racey bobber. Though both are sexy for sure. If I had room to pedal etc I wouldn't stretch.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Sorry, I was referring to the shorter version


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[Psychographic]

Unless absolutely needed for pedal clearance, I would leave it alone.

 

[OddJob]

The original shorter version for sure. For all the reasons mentioned above ^ , and above that ^^ , and even above that ^^^ !

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Head and seat tube angles look fast sitting still!

 

[El C]

This may be a tiny problem.
If I put the crankarm where I want it then there is only about 6 cm (2,36") gap between the front of the pedal and front tyre.
Is that enougn to keep it rideable?

 

[sandman]

How big are your feet ?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Pedal with your toes. You'll be fine.


*custom bikes are more than a build. You have to learn the method to ride them! Like a secret handshake for your feet!

 

[RustyGold]

Most of my big BMX bikes have toe overlap...as long as you don't have pedal to wheel interference.

 

[Psychographic]

Why not go with a shorter crank?

 

[El C]

How big are your feet ?

Just the right size. I just want this bike to be rideable for others too.

 

[El C]

Why not go with a shorter crank?

Shorter cranks makes pedaling uncorfortabe nand look stupid.