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bpellham

bpellham

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I've been doing some thinking about joining the build off. I found my "I'm in" part today. Still flipping back and forth on what frame to use. This will be a build in the memory of my mom, who I lost in November of 2003. I still think about her everyday. She was just 52 years old.

I just joined the site, and you folks build some great pedalcycles. I'm glad to be a part of it! :mrgreen:
 
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still trying to make up my mind on what frame to use. Men's spaceliner, women's spaceliner, Malibu hopper, or a 20" cruiser ...

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My other 2 frames are in the barn and I have no pics of those yet. Todays to do list is growing!
 
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Xcruiser said:
I vote mens spaceliner,one of the all time coolest frames IMHO!!!! So sorry about your mom,very nice tribute to her!
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Double that (on the Spaceliner and your mom).

Not the Malibu Hopper, that's a parts bike.
 
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here are my last 2 frames.

The malibu "Superman" as my boys have named it
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and the "ghost cruiser"
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I'm actually leaning towards the Hopper as I might unload the SL frame to a member here.

Bill
 
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Thanks Dr T for the link to the tires! They are on the way!

My colors are going to be creme tires, grips, and seat,

Frame and fork a dark maroon.

Truss rods, wheels, anything typically chrome will be black.
 
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yoothgeye said:
Glad to have you, now let's hear more about this "I'm in" part.
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My "in" part has gone away. I started on "momma's" frame today. I know she is up there, watching me build her bike, the very best I can.

Bill
 
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Peatbog said:
Dr. Tankenstein said:
Have seen for tires:
http://www.junkyrustybikes.net/product_info.php?cPath=25_75&products_id=1600

seat:
http://store.electrabike.com/eSourc..._SADDLE_w_SPRINGS__Cream_/i_1_0_/_598583.aspx

matching grips:
http://store.electrabike.com/eSourc...WRAP_GRIPS__Cream__2_LONG/i_1_0_/_750018.aspx

Good luck in your search!

Cheers,
Dr. T
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What the...!? If I need a part, I know who to ask.

Bpellham, are you keeping the rear rack on there? That looks pretty cool.

Man, I just reread your first post, and you have my sympathy on your mom. 52 is just not old enough. My mom is over 70 now and that ain't old enough either.
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I am a fountain of (mis)information.... :mrgreen:

Cheers,
Dr. T
 
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I know the perfect thing to inscribe onto your rims.
"Will the Circle be Unbroken"

Have fun with your HeavenLiner!
 
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so, I finally broke the liner down to a (near) bare frame today

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trying to decide what front end to use, the original truss rod fork

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or the Rat Trap off them men's liner (with the rockers flipped)

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I am going to use the "star" chainring I have with the original cranks

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and here is the rat trap installed with a bubble gum mock up with a tail dragger front fender.

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lots of ideas floating around inside the ol' noggin, just need to keep throwing parts at it and taking pictures so I can remember what it looked like with what part.

I'm really enjoying everyone's builds. Thanks for the comments!

Bill
 
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Peatbog said:
Bpellham, are you keeping the rear rack on there? That looks pretty cool.
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I'm not sure if I'm using the the rack or not. I have an image of a very faded red "Darigold" milk crate attached to the bike. (my mom grew up on a farm in western Washington)
 
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the boy and I did some playing around after breakfast. We installed the truss rod fork and found a cool heart chainring and cranks off a Wally-mart special. He then said we should try the 20" wheels with white and purple tires as well.



they won't be staying :oops:
 

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