Re: Anything goes "Muscle-Bike-Build-Off" DEADLINE TUESDAY!
Still pluggin along when I get time, took her for a ride today, I had some loose stuff that needed tightening, some things that really need to be fixed or considered more carefully for future builds.
Bottom bracket question. The threads on the left side are supposed to be the left hand thread correct? That is the side opposit of the sprocket... I am only tacked on, so it is easy to change, but it loosened up 2X so I am wondering if it is on the wrong side... it was only finger tightened each time...
Tires are awesome. Front rim 24"x2.5" and a 24"x1.75" tire, it does work and it feels good up there. Rear rim 26" 2.25" and a 26"x2.5" tire... feels nice and cushy when riding, with the springs on the seat and the nice roll of the tire, the ride is far more comfortable than I thought it would be.
Dropouts/// think bigger slots for the rear, I am not allowing myself enough room to adjust them... lesson learned, everyone else is doing that for a darned good reason
Next build I will place the bigger dropouts on the rear and the smaller on the fronts.
Handlbars, I am going to make some adjustments to these and than use them as a pattern for bending up some new ones. They just need to be wider than they are now, I am thing 6-8" increase per side.
Frame is still, maybe too stiff, I was not planning to use the 1 1/2" tubing for the top tubing, it was a last resort situation, next build will be smaller and lighter for tubing sizes. With the length of the front forks it is hard to get a good feel on whether the frame is as nimble as I had hoped...
Front forks.... I hate these things
I rebuilt them 2x during the build, each time was blatantly my fault... I learned... Forks ar long, the steering is sluggish, but after riding for an hour, it is not so out there... kinda enjoyable, not not a light nimble or fast bike feel to it, but something more radical without being completely off the wall. It was fun, but I think dropouts that are smaller would help make the experience a little tighter and easier to manage.
I think I am going to enjoy this bike for some of the bike trails around here, she is not the type of bike to sit back on, you have to really hold onto the handle bars, or you are going to fall back off her :mrgreen: but, that just helps to add the the charm of her hehehe...
Whens the next buildoff :mrgreen: !
Rich