A Long Tale - Final Build Update

[kingfish254]

That tensioner is sick.
Great use of parts

 

[franconuevo]

You've got room for more bags.

hA...I know, I was orig. going to put three per side
and eventually may...but couldn't find the matching ones I wanted , searching for military like back pack bags....

 

[franconuevo]

That tensioner is sick.
Great use of parts

Thanks Kingfish, a buddy of mine used to always call it 'found art' ...whatever you can find that will get the job done. I guess that why us tinkerers all have bins full of fids and small parts...
hey , beats hoarding old newspapers and used paper towels...

 

[franconuevo]

That's all, folks.
Pics are posted in the Finished Bikes thread here:

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/a-long-tale.99418/

Build Off 11: Finished Bikes

 

[franconuevo]

Evening rides are best
I haven't had a bike with lights on it before.

Build offs are golden....what a great way to learn what your build strengths are.....AND...your weak areas that need more honing
A learning experience with a deadline...it's like bike school

franco

 

[franconuevo]

hmmmm....I have an old Trailmate Trike that was going to be my grocery getter
But I never use it.
I take the Long Tale and stuff stays nice and dry in the bags.
A little rain shower.....no problem
But, if I'm just running down to the corner for a soda...I hop on one of my little BMX bikes...