The Orient Express-New Finished Pics!

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Will that frame hold 26 x 2.125 tires? If so, these don't have any logos on them...
http://www.junkyrustybikes.net/product_info.php?cPath=25_75&products_id=965

Just looking out out for ya...

[udallcustombikes]

I am sticking with 26x1 3/8 tires to keep with the racer theme. They did have some skinny whites on that site...

[udallcustombikes]

Having to wait on payday to continue the build, I spent some time working on my head badge. I am going to have one of the following designs printed up on adhesive mylar and then apply it to a thin aluminum plate to attach to the head tube. Now I just have to decide...

[Lonewolf]

Great color selection. Are you keeping those bars?

[Lonewolf]

Any one know where I can find some board track bars like this?

Okay question answered. It's gonna be awesome.

[Lonewolf]

How about these? 2 days left.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-ITM-Black-P ... 3cb30baf6e


http://cgi.ebay.com/TRACK-BIKE-FIXED-GE ... 9128835675


Both are a little wide at the top. Great look you are going for.

[udallcustombikes]

Great color selection. Are you keeping those bars?

I found a pair of Major Taylor bars on cl in Austin. Gonna have family pick them up and hold onto them until I get down there at Christmas. One more part accounted for!

[anon]

Here are a few pics in the sunshine.

That's looking very classic. Very Oriental indeed!

I would personally use a fan motif for the head badge.

That fork is also rather nice looking.

[udallcustombikes]

I am seeing a late night marathon build tonight. I am really wanting to take this to the Coasters' Historic Holiday House Ride And Tour tomorrow afternoon. Pics will be coming later!

[Pinche]

CHeck out the Soma Major Taylor bars or Bike Nasbar sells the same thing but for 20 bucks.

[udallcustombikes]

Time to call it a night-night of frustration that is. I thought I had the right pair of 26x1 3/8 but when I went to mount them I found out they didn't fit. Time for plan B- Middleweight wheels and tires-Too wide for the frame. Plan C-Swipe the 27" wheels off of the girls Schwinn Suburban I picked up today and run a chain to a single sprocket. The wheels fit the frame perfect so after tomorrow they will be painted and laced to the hubs I had on the other wheel set.
Wheels and tires solved.

The seat post I made didn't have the right geometry so I had to find another seat post. But of course I do not have a single one the right size! I did find an aluminum drop stem that fit the seat tube and after I hacked off the bar mount end I had a nice seat post.
Seat Post Solved

Then it was time to mount the pedals and call it done. I have 17 pairs of 1/2" vintage pedals and only 1 1/2 pairs of 9/16" pedals, and the complete pair are plastic with bad bearings. So I start scrounging deep. My son's BMX has 9/16" pedals so I got to to steal them for tomorrow. The right one comes right off but the left breaks my 15mm wrench. Back to the hunt. The last set I have are on my Express Werke roadster. Those come off nice and easy.
Pedals Solved.

The bike is ready for it's first outing. I will be bringing another just in case.

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Way to overcome those obstacles!
I know this isn't the 'vision' for the finished bike, but today's ride will give you a feel for the geometry and ride.
Then you can continue tweaking it, you'll get it the way you want it eventually.

Enjoy the day!

Cheers!
Dr.T

[udallcustombikes]

Thanks, Doc. I am looking forward to the chance to get it out for the day. Aslong as the wind doesn't get us too bad it should be a good day.

[anon]

This is good inspiration for ratting a diamond frame.

[udallcustombikes]

Alright, back in gear!

I got back from my Christmas vacation in ATX. We got home and barely unpacked before I was playing in my garage. I brought my Soma Major Taylor bars back from Austin with me and started by making my grips. I wrapped hemp twine around them and then hit them with some mahogany stain to match the burgandy on the bike.






I also got my white tires ordered from junkyrustybikes.net. Once they arrive and I get them mounted I think I can call this one complete!