>>>LACKLUSTER<<< Done.

[Critter1]

So the first thing I did was check to see if the seat post that came out of this frame would fit the guts of my Brooks 72.. I had my fingers crossed that it would! Well it was loose, but not by much so I decided to make a shim and weld it to the post so it wouldn't slide out.

Here it's hard to see, but it's a loose fit... even with the guts smashed together, it was still loose.


The rest is basically self explanatory. It worked out really well and now fits the Brooks seat guts nice & snug. issue #1 resolved!

[CCR]

Can't get enough of those frames Can't wait to see what you can do with it Critter !!!

[Critter1]

Can't get enough of those frames Can't wait to see what you can do with it Critter !!!

Thanks Jeremy! I'll do my best to do it some justice!

[Critter1]

Something in this picture will be making its way to lackluster... Any guesses?

[erichitscar]

I love the frame! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[yoothgeye]

I see a springer amongst spokes.

[brett4christ]

Metal pedals???

[Critter1]

I see a springer amongst spokes.

DING........... DING..

[Critter1]

Working 12 hour shifts doesn't lend itself to working on a project on a day to day basis... However, it does lend itself to searching for & ordering the few parts I need.

Here's what's in the mail:

- 22T rear sprocket. (I'll be running 22/48 for some easy pedaling!)

- A pair of JS slicks.. Oh yea!!

- Some funky coke bottle rubber.

- ..front suspension

- Columbia head badge.

That's it for now.. I'm chomping at the bit to get my frame stripped and start mocking it up... rebuilding & painting the wheel set.. Also need to come up with some handle bars.

Still need to get a pint of Sepia brown too..

[Critter1]

I'm so stoked I got a free set of wheels! The only cost is my labor... Had some time after work to clean & rebuild both hubs. The Suntour coaster was in good shape and rebuilt nicely. I cleaned the rims of all rust and got them prepped for paint. The rims are going to be ivory. The Sulky slicks came in too! By the end of the weekend I should have the new tires mounted on fresh painted rims!!


Straws are the best way to cover spokes for painting.

[CCR]

Hubs look like they cleaned up nicely man, not bad for freebies at all !!! Now I have a craving for some Pixy Stix for some reason.

[Critter1]

Hubs look like they cleaned up nicely man, not bad for freebies at all !!! Now I have a craving for some Pixy Stix for some reason.

HAHA!! Did I mention I had a huge sugar rush while taping up the spokes?? Somebody better double check my work! Emptying those straws was brutal..

[Critter1]

I missed out on buying this little gem last year on eBay. I got sniped at the last second! Grrrr! Anyway, I'm glad I saved the picture. I'm tossing around the idea of having one made... with putting my own spin on it of course It would mount to the seat tube below the top bar.
The badge says:
"WARNING - TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS REWARD FOR THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE ONE STEALING THIS BIKE OR REMOVING THIS PLATE"

[MplsCoaster]

Your wheels cleaned up well. Can't beat that price.
Your frame is really interesting!

[rickpaulos]

How about callin it "Black Luster". Glossy paint and lackluster don't match up. Or use flat black paint.

My inspiration is coming from the 24" Firestone I built for my son. I just love it, and I can never get enough of it. I always told my boy that one day I'd build its bigger brother so we can cruise the sidewalks together. If all goes well.. LACKLUSTER may just look like this: