Hot Rod 'Liner, a couple more ride pics

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Schwinnray69,

Clean, cool, and SNAZZY Cool bike for sure

Thanks for the compliments. One more vote for the minimalist approach.
The frame has such cool lines to start.
“Snazzy” ? My dad use to say that. That’s super funny. He would have got a kick out of your post.

Hey Kingfish254,

That is such a sweet clean lean ride!

I’m glad you like the way it’s setup.
Version 2 was looking for a more lean (vs styling) look.
You know, it all chrome because I hate stripping, painting, and cleaning.

Hey Deorman,

I'm guessing double the weight and half the elasticity of most frames you'd find attached to that tire. Don't forget to check the rim itself, rim strip and spoke nipples for burrs or what have you.

Yeah this bike is relatively heavy (29 lbs) compared to my road bike (aluminum frame and carbon fork at 20lbs- 28mmConti) and my single speed (aluminum frame & fork, 18 lbs – 32mmConti).
I’ll have to check it for “the snake bite” pinch flat. I had just pumped it up to 90 psi so that should have been okay. Plus, I was setting the bike down versus riding off curbs (which I do sometimes on the other bikes). If I see a snake bite, I’m going to mount the 35mm Resist tire in the front. Then It would only be Big and less Big vs Big and Little), lol.

Thanks for a good reminder to look again at those tube popping issues.

I still have to swap out to the skinny tires for the next speed runs so better to find the real issue.

Hey Socrates,

one of these spaceliners better place

I couldn’t agree with you more,
I hope its someone else’s ‘Liner though because the others had a lot more work go into them.

Hey Yoothgeye,

one of these spaceliners better place

De Ja Vu...

Has anybody a total of who all entered one?



I was looking back on my posts and I kinda promised a lot more than I delivered
Stick Shift
Grill
Chainguard
All metal seat

I guess I have a few more things I want to do on this one but some of the modern conversions
took longer and more effort than originally planned.
Who would have thunk?

Maybe I'll try to get some of these ideas on my other 'Liner.
I want to get that done for the Mpls Messaround on Labor day.
I better get to work soon...

[yoothgeye]

Hey Yoothgeye,

one of these spaceliners better place

De Ja Vu...

Has anybody a total of who all entered one?

I don't know, but I saw this same "better place" comment on 3 different builds.

[DesignIt]

Awesome! This is a true Hot Rod bike. I love it. The polished deep V rims with the big and little tire combination is perfect.

[MplsCoaster]

one of these spaceliners better place

De Ja Vu...

Has anybody a total of who all entered one?

I don't know, but I saw this same "better place" comment on 3 different builds.[quote from yoothgeye]

Now there is 4 "better place" comments
Spaceliners Rule!

Hey Designit

Awesome! This is a true Hot Rod bike. I love it. The polished deep V rims with the big and little tire combination is perfect.

Thanks. I really appreciate your comments. Especially from a trained designer eye.


Well,

Lesson learned about deep Vs. You must use rim strip tape. It must be thick enough to be structural.
I normally hate rim strip tape. It's expensive, it uses adhesives, it's hard to get off, and the worst is that
you have to argue with the bike shop person: "No it's too wide, it won't work" "oh yes it will..." Arggg!
But rubber strips won't hold the pressure. The Deep V is like 2 rims, One like normal and one in deep.



(Sorry about the bad pic)
The spoke nipple goes completely through the "upper" rim and tightens against the "lower" rim.
So there is a big hole in the "upper" rim where there is normally a spoke nipple head.
The tube pushed the rubber rim strip inside (in between the 2 "rims") and popped.
The the tube looked like it was ready to blow in about 12 spots. Oops.

Got some 13 mm rim strip tape and installed it (without any drama).
Live and learn.

I need to do the same to on the back but at 60 psi versus 90 psi in front,
the rear tube may have not been over stressed. I'll carefully check it.

I'm gonna hook up the 32mm Conti in the back with the smaller gear.
I'm blasting around on my other bike to get some better strength.
A 13 tooth in the rear is going to be brutal, but fast (not quick).

I eventually will put the 45mm tire back on along with the Hipster bars but
after I see how fast I can get this thing (hopefully without blowing out my knees )

[deorman]

Not a big fan of tape either. Ritchie makes stiff plastic strips that work on double wall MTB rims, I don't know if they would handle hi-pressure road tires or not.

[Skipton]

26.3 MPH! Right on!

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Deorman,

Not a big fan of tape either. Ritchie makes stiff plastic strips that work on double wall MTB rims, I don't know if they would handle hi-pressure road tires or not.

Thanks for the input.
I have some of that plastic tape in my garage.
I‘m not sure it would be structural enough. Good thought though.

Interestingly enough, I found out that you don’t have to use rim tape either.
The guy at my LBS mentioned an alternative to the tape- Veloplugs.
He was describing them and I had a hard time picturing it.
I decided to try the tape because I have a better feel for it.

Here’s what I found on the web today:

You can see how the Deep Vs are set up a little better than my description too.
I see now that they snap into place. Not sure these would work either.
The upper holes come almost to the edge of the rim.

If I go into instant walk mode again, I’ll know I made the wrong decision.

Hey Skipton,

26.3 MPH! Right on!

Thanks Man!

[MplsCoaster]

Well,

I put on the biggest chainring I can (52T) and the smallest hub gear available (13T).



Today was much cooler (70F), cloudy and only a light wind (5mph NNE)
So I tried my speed runs again.

My 1/2 mile run is rather rough but I doubt I could go faster if I was on a smooth surface.



So I got 26.4mph into the wind and 26.8 with the wind. So 26.6 mph average.



I feel pretty good now on vacation and
I got some good hard rides on my modern single speed coaster so no other excuses.
That's as good as I'm going to get. Not too bad though.
I guess my mid sixties bike is a more of a hot rod than my early sixties body

I'll reconfigure it back (Big tire on back, smaller chain ring/hub gear combo and the hipster bars)
Hopefully I can stop riding it enough to get some more detailing done.

[d.rock]

I don't know how I missed this build! I'm digging the minimalist roadie approach, and I love the fact that you're actually making this bike rideable. Keep up the good work!

Do you know the manufacturer of that saddle bag? It's exactly what I need for my commuter.

[pick]

SUPER CLEAN! That's what I like about it. Good luck Bro! I'm still tryin to catch up with ya!

[2dawgs]

This one sleek racer; pure class!

[oxyjansen]

The raw metal machine look really lends itself to the Liner! I'll bet its easier to ride with the normal bars?

Are you using Velocity Chukkers, or a deeper wheel?

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Guys,

Hey D.Rock,

I don't know how I missed this build! I'm digging the minimalist roadie approach, and I love the fact that you're actually making this bike rideable. Keep up the good work!

Do you know the manufacturer of that saddle bag? It's exactly what I need for my commuter.

Thanks for the compliments. Glad you found it.
I just got done riding it and it's tight and rolls smooth even with the hard gears.

The bag is a Cannondale that I got for my road bike (no paint CAAD8)
It's really handy. It wasn't too expensive either.
If I can find online (bought it local), I'll send it.

Hey Pick,

SUPER CLEAN! That's what I like about it. Good luck Bro! I'm still tryin to catch up with ya!

Thanks Man! The hand prints are getting visible so I have to clean it.
You'll catch up soon and your new black chrome looks great.

Hey 2Dawgs,

This one sleek racer; pure class!

Thanks! I'm glad you like it sleek. I guess the plan worked.
I like the bigger gear on it and the chain line is not too bad.

So I was feeling cloudy after a somewhat disappointing speed run this morning.
Then it got sunny and beautiful. A picture perfect day!

So I took it out with the hard gearing. Not too bad if I don't try to accelerate too fast.
No jumping through intersections

I was still not going to ride it too far but went down to the community garden. Nice place.




I headed down to the river road and looked for sunny spots.





I thought since it was so nice I should take it up to the bridge over the Mississippi.
It one of my favorite spots for pics and riding.



It looks narrow. Looking down onto the river.



So on my way home from a fairly mellow ride (only passed a few people on hybrids)
I was going up hill and around a ped when I heard a bike coming up behind me
It was an "Older Roadie".
You know the type:
Clip-in shoes/pedals
Several thousand dollar bike
Semi carbon wheels
Grey hair
Team Jersey
Bike pants..Uww
Now I haven't got anything against them. I'm about they're age and they're getting good exercise.

So I had to wait til I passed the ped them I kicked it in.
I pump the handlebars big time and I know roadies gear down up hills.
He got as far as mid bike then I blew him away uphill.
I let up a bit and looked behind and he was about 300 yards behind.
So I took off again and blasted and pumped up another hill.
When it flattened out, I tucked in behind the bars and pushed.
He eventually caught up with me again when I had to stop for cars to cross.

I feel much better now.
It's a fast bike.

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Still looks SNAZZY I really like this bike, the wheels MAKE this build

[kingfish254]

Still looks SNAZZY I really like this bike, the wheels MAKE this build

The wheels WITH that frame MAKE this build. Awesome ride!!!!