The shape of things to come...
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PUT SOME LUBE ON THAT THING!
Otherwise, I love it man, its ingenious.
Otherwise, I love it man, its ingenious.
a phenom!
few things:
barends?
what cranks are those?
personal opinion, the stickers need to go on the hoops.
you've done a heckuva job - mucho props!
few things:
barends?
what cranks are those?
personal opinion, the stickers need to go on the hoops.
you've done a heckuva job - mucho props!
Thanks man, I dig it too...but I think its fair to say I didnt put nearly as much thought into my ride, as you did into your sweet rig.
And good, just making sure you werent going to make all that metal sieze up in that beauty.
P.S. The thing looks just as sweet as a complete!
Hey Tiles,
I'm going to make some shallow domed bar ends. Polished of course. I'll thread the bars like the Fly ones (I think).
The cranks are Eastern Pros. I wanted to see how the more squarish shape looked over the Profiles (which I also have).
Believe it or not, I was pondering putting the decals on the rims and not the frame. I will be building a set of I-9s w/ silver spokes for this and was thinking of spraying the rims in Vanilla too. We'll see.
For now though, it's time to ride!
GM
I'm going to make some shallow domed bar ends. Polished of course. I'll thread the bars like the Fly ones (I think).
The cranks are Eastern Pros. I wanted to see how the more squarish shape looked over the Profiles (which I also have).
Believe it or not, I was pondering putting the decals on the rims and not the frame. I will be building a set of I-9s w/ silver spokes for this and was thinking of spraying the rims in Vanilla too. We'll see.
For now though, it's time to ride!
GM
That thing is truly amazing, well done. I can't wait to see some ride shots. Whats the geometry like on that thing?
Congrats on the most beautiful, cleanest bike I've ever seen.
Congrats on the most beautiful, cleanest bike I've ever seen.
tree makes the threaded bars/bar ends I think. In any case, that shiz is da bomb!
oh yeah, what's the clearance of the fork crown and the down tube? you also need to machine out some valve caps, that'd be pimp...
oh yeah, what's the clearance of the fork crown and the down tube? you also need to machine out some valve caps, that'd be pimp...
do you plan on riding this beauty, or is it just for show?
i couldn't fathom putting the first scratch on it...
i couldn't fathom putting the first scratch on it...
If I just hung this on my wall, you guys would kick my ass!
The first scratch is the most painfull, but they get easier after that.
Tiles, there's .6250" clearance between the DT and fork crown.
I'll think about the valve stem caps...don't want to go overboard Ha Ha!
Geo is:
HTA 73 @ 430mm A/C height
STA 70*not centered on BB
ETT: 23.200"
CS 14.5
BB -.500
GM
Hey now, dont hate.
The final touches on my bike involved me purchasing some chrome dice valvue caps and taking a red sharpy to the dots.
Now my bike is complete, and sick.
those are the ****. but on ur bike it might make it look a little trashy, just a thought. i say just plain style but chrome hast to be chrome
Greg,
Just caught up with this thread. My jaw dropped more than a few times! Very impressive work... Id be happy to one day build a bike half as nice.
Just caught up with this thread. My jaw dropped more than a few times! Very impressive work... Id be happy to one day build a bike half as nice.
How much would it be to make me a custom fork for bike trials? That fork looks unreal.
Took a test ride this afternoon. Nothing crazy, just small stuff to make sure nothing comes loose or falls off...besides the jump I wanted to hit had standing water from the earlier rains.
I gotta say these Twenty6 Products pedals are badass! Truly works of art and with titanium spindles, light as hell. They really complete the bike.
My pictures don't do them (or the bike) justice
Finally here's some shots of the complete bike:
I gotta say these Twenty6 Products pedals are badass! Truly works of art and with titanium spindles, light as hell. They really complete the bike.
My pictures don't do them (or the bike) justice
Finally here's some shots of the complete bike:
You are my hero.
Ha. Hey, I hope you don't mind if I post your work up on my website. First name Greg, right? What's the last?
Edit: Oh... Melms???
Edit: Oh... Melms???
Melms...Greg Melms (spoken like James Bond Ha Ha)
http://gregmelms.com
I dig your site too Cru.
You know I'm Old School too. Like racing in 1977 old school.
GM
http://gregmelms.com
I dig your site too Cru.
You know I'm Old School too. Like racing in 1977 old school.
GM
dude... wow. u need to adjust ur white balance on ur camera. or ur bike is on white peice (of beauty). now what if it gets dirty?
Holy aluminum polish, Batman!
wow.... I registered to this site just so I could comment on how beautiful your bike is. Its pure genius. things like the cable routing, seat clamp, calipar mount and the flush axels are astonashing. Im seriously suprised you dont see high end bikes with these options. Do you by chance have a weight for the total bike? I would be interested to see. The thing could weight 50lbs and I would still ride it.
but besides the color scheme?
you can repaint anything to your taste.
i think we're all responding to the physical design.
I really like the colors too. Well done all the way around, IMO. 
Thanks Bringdoom, I'm flattered.
I did happen to weight the bike today: 29.0lbs. I'm pleased with that.
Note to all: my photography skills are inversely proportional to my fabrication skills. The bike is actually a creamy...'cool vanilla'. Just look at any new Chrysler on the road. See how good the red tail lights look against that color? Mmmmm.
I plan on having my friend shoot some real pics asap before it gets too dirty.
GM
I did happen to weight the bike today: 29.0lbs. I'm pleased with that.
Note to all: my photography skills are inversely proportional to my fabrication skills. The bike is actually a creamy...'cool vanilla'. Just look at any new Chrysler on the road. See how good the red tail lights look against that color? Mmmmm.
I plan on having my friend shoot some real pics asap before it gets too dirty.
GM
i am a function over form person and this bike appears to be a great combination of the two. the flush mount axel / dropout combos are great i would like them on all of my bikes. the tucked away caliper and internal routing of the hose are also as functional as they are beautiful.
one question though, can you show us a better detailed view of the front dropouts? if i recall correctly, the original mounting technique involved not much more than what looked like a fender washer...
btw, your furniture designs are very very impressive as well.
one question though, can you show us a better detailed view of the front dropouts? if i recall correctly, the original mounting technique involved not much more than what looked like a fender washer...
btw, your furniture designs are very very impressive as well.
Nice work!
Yes, you are the only one.
Thanks Everybody! I'm really stoked you all like it.
A note on the color:
Since I was inspired by my Tonic Fall Guy (evident in the seat stay design) and Landon, I chose a color that I could see Tonic using on one of their frames...
Chuffer, fender washers have their place but NOT on this bike!
(I'm glad you dig my other projects too. Thanks!)
Here's some shots of the front axle & DOs.
A note on the color:
Since I was inspired by my Tonic Fall Guy (evident in the seat stay design) and Landon, I chose a color that I could see Tonic using on one of their frames...
Chuffer, fender washers have their place but NOT on this bike!
(I'm glad you dig my other projects too. Thanks!)
Here's some shots of the front axle & DOs.
dude that thing is amazing best bike i have ever seen
Second that.
how do you tension the chain... like how does the dropout slide or something????
I'd like to share some pics of the first flight of my bike at the skatepark.
While this bike definately stops traffic, I couldn't imagine not enjoying the precision with which it performs.
Here's a better representation of the color:
And the grips are impossible to keep clean...
GM
While this bike definately stops traffic, I couldn't imagine not enjoying the precision with which it performs.
Here's a better representation of the color:
And the grips are impossible to keep clean...
GM
sick but please take the stickers off the rims and the dt. would look so clean without them
