32 Roadster

[yoothgeye]

Hey guys and gals, haven't been around in a while but this build-off always gets under my skin, so I thought I'd try to build a bike this year.

I've been thinking about what I may build, I like Klunkers, I have a 42 Schwinn F&F that would be easy to throw together, but today I decided on something else.

This has been locked up to my porch for over a month, trying to sell it for $60 and nobody is interested.

I'm sure you've all seen those 32" Cruisers, but I hate the frame, it's aluminum and I don't weld aluminum, and the fork is pretty vanilla, so I tried another fork in the yard.

It fits! And it looks ridiculous.

My son just had to try it.

But I won't be using either frame, maybe I'll pull one out to cut and modify soon, until then, here's some parts I'll be starting with.

Can't wait to catch up with everyone and their builds.


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[OddJob]

Like it, Big Boy rat bike! Rat on!

 

[KEMPRACING]

Man I wish I would have seen that for sale , I would give the 60 just for the wheels and tires , looks like some good parts to start with

 

[Chad T]

Looks like a lot of fun being had already.

 

[kingfish254]

Welcome Home Brother!!!
Build something cool and have fun!!!

 

[deorman]

Hey there, long time no read. Too bad it's not steel. That would make quite a base for a lamplighter.

 

[yoothgeye]

This won't be a tallbike, I love my tall bike builds too much to put them to the scrutiny of a public vote.

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[MazdaFlyer]

I have one of those 32" Walmart bikes. I've toyed with the idea of changing it up somehow. Ill be glad to see what you come up with.


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[Fv2]

This will be interesting.

 

[G-Matt]

Can't wait to see what you have in-store for us this wheels should be cool . Saw a guy riding a 36" wheel bike recently that was wild .


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[yoothgeye]

There have been a few 36" Monster cruisers on this site, I saw one here with a custom frame, not quite sure where mine is headed but I don't want to draw too much attention to the oversized wheels, afraid it may look cartoonish.


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[The Renaissance Man]

... not quite sure where mine is headed but I don't want to draw too much attention to the oversized wheels, afraid it may look cartoonish.

Stick with this ...it's not cartoonish at all.

I already like the idea, and you haven't given the first clue about how '32 roadster' plays into it!

 

[SSG]

Welcome to the build-off neighbor. Those wheels are awesome, as is that chopper.

 

[yoothgeye]

Welcome to the build-off neighbor. Those wheels are awesome, as is that chopper.

Thanks, if you want the chopper frame, come get it.

 

[deven_science]

I built a 36" custom recently, and I found that to have the frame nestled between the wheels looked best. This is just opinion, of course. I have a set of these 32" wheels in the shop waiting for me to do something with them, so I look forward to seeing what you do.

 

[DrHax]

What you don't want to do a penny-farthing build for the build off?

 

[G-Matt]

This is a 36" next to a 29" if its cartoonish it must be the Incredible Hulk

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[yoothgeye]

What you don't want to do a penny-farthing build for the build off?

I absolutely would love to, but 32" isn't big enough for the front wheel. I miss my high wheeler time.

 

[OddJob]

Can't wait to see what you have in-store for us this wheels should be cool . Saw a guy riding a 36" wheel bike recently that was wild .


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Bet I know who that was G....my buddy Wild Wil down in Dunedin...

 

[G-Matt]

Yes you guessed it ! Odd job


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