Dynamic Duo

[bean]

I did some mods on a 20" frame for my son earlier this year, and just started on mine yesterday. I used a hacksaw to cut where the cantilever tubes were welded to the top tube and the down tube and heated the chainstays to drop the rear height. Next job is to cut off the head tube and give it some rake.

20" frame


The start of the 26" frame

[OUTLAW]

nice start

Outlaw

[MplsCoaster]

That's Looking Good!!
Like the way you set it up
Can't wait to see how it turns out..

[bean]

It's been 2 months since I did any work on this, so I spent a couple of hours on it yesterday. I got the the cantilever tubes rewelded and cut the head tube off and removed about an inch from the top tube to give it some rake. Here's a mockup pic of it tacked together. Will probably paint it in red primer and use white seat and grips to match the 20" version.

[essenciaaa]

Beautiful frame;)

[bean]

I seem to do some more work on this every 2 months or so..... . I picked up a can of red primer today and shot the frame. I didn't worry too much about sanding and smoothing.....it is a ratty build. Anyway, I'll give it a few hours in the sun to dry and start putting it together. Hopefully should be finished this afternoon.

Still wet

[Jake Sensi]

Rat on Rat on!! Looks great. Peace

[sensor]

nice

[bean]

When I started building this bike last night, I realised I forgot to get a front sprocket. I want a 36 tooth, so looked through all my parts bins and only had large ones. I put the rest of it together anyway, and will pick up a new sprocket in the next day or so. Looking at it put together, I kinda wish I had put a bit more rake in the steerer tube, but at least it hasn't got the "chopper flop". I can always cut the steerer off later and add more rake if I decide too. I'll post some better pics in the next couple of days when it's all finished.

[bean]

Woohoo!!......finally got around to finishing this thing . I fitted the crank and chain today and took it for a ride. The short cranks will take a bit of getting used to, but I'd rather have them short than scraping, and your knees don't come up too far with short cranks. It'll probably only be used for slow rides around the park with the family and short trips to the store anyways. Rollin' on a 24 x 3 Fatti-O on the rear and a 26 x 1.95 on the front.

[Aros Kustom]

I really like the colors, and the proportions in hight between the handelbar and seat is perfect, just the way to do it!

[Dave63]

I love that look. The rake and tire sizes are perfect.

[raggedjim]

Nice bike, I like the stance. You always have great ideas. The '59 caddy light from brawler is one of my favorites.

Rg

[aStrauss]

we need a pic of your bike and your son's together!

[bean]

we need a pic of your bike and your son's together!

Here ya go .........When it finally stops raining here, I'll get a riding pic.