Rainier Racer almost, she's on wheels! 9/11

[Ape Stanger]

Bike parts day! My 3 speed wheel set came today.

The only problem is the frame is going to have to spread quite a bit to fit the hub. Any suggestions/tricks?:

I will have to take out the dremel to grind the forks to get the front axle to fit:
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[kingfish254]

The only problem is the frame is going to have to spread quite a bit to fit the hub. Any suggestions/tricks?:

When in doubt trusty Sheldon Brown to the rescue.

Here is something I saw on Sheldon about using a 2x4 as leverage to widen/shorten/straighten the rear of a bike.

http://sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

[Circa Cycles]

Just be sure to run a string from one dropout,around the head tube and back to the other dropout so you can measure each side at the seat tube and keep it straight.

[kingfish254]

Just be sure to run a string from one dropout,around the head tube and back to the other dropout so you can measure each side at the seat tube and keep it straight.

Yeah, the string method is covered near the bottom of the Sheldon page.

[Circa Cycles]

Oh,sorry.

[Ape Stanger]

The only problem is the frame is going to have to spread quite a bit to fit the hub. Any suggestions/tricks?:

When in doubt trusty Sheldon Brown to the rescue.

Here is something I saw on Sheldon about using a 2x4 as leverage to widen/shorten/straighten the rear of a bike.

http://sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

Thanks Kingfish! All sorts of bad ideas were running through my head. I had a very "duh" moment once I read the link and saw the diagram. I guess I was just too excited about my progress and the arrival of the wheels. Hopefully I'll have some time soon to try this out.

[Peatbog]

Man, I like three speeds. I hope you get that frame bent to fit.

[Ape Stanger]

So I'm picking up another Worksman tomorrow morining. I felt I needed a parts bike. I don't know though, that metal plate they have welded in there is screaming to get holes drilled into it to mount a tank. If the seat post isn't stuck and there are no cracks in the frame I may just use my one frame change and drag out the paint stripper again.



...and look! The original hefty mortorcycle type wheels!

[kingfish254]

There is a lot of coolness in your new Worksman. Their wheels are classic beasties!! Just keep in mind if you lace up your 3 speed you may have to drill some holes in the hub to accomadate them or if you need new spokes, then I think worksman rims require a fatter spoke.

[Ape Stanger]

There is a lot of coolness in your new Worksman. Their wheels are classic beasties!! Just keep in mind if you lace up your 3 speed you may have to drill some holes in the hub to accomadate them or if you need new spokes, then I think worksman rims require a fatter spoke.

Thanks Kingfish,
I have not the chops to go drilling into the nexus hub yet. I have designs on makin one of these frames motorized and it will have the beefy worksman wheels. My build off bike will still get the three speed treatment, although the three speed wheelset might look cool on the black and white Typhoon:

Would one of your stick shifters work for this? If so do you have any left?

[Ape Stanger]

Just brought the new Worksman home. It was a Boeing shop bike. Threw a couple parts at it for fun. The seat post slid right out ha ha!

[kingfish254]

Lots of cool bikes, but whats up with ya build bike!!!!????

[Circa Cycles]

That Works,Man
Looks tough as nails.

[Ape Stanger]

Lots of cool bikes, but whats up with ya build bike!!!!????

I'm officially changing the frame to the red and yellow Worksman. My next move will be to bend it out to fit the 3 speed. Trying to wrangle up a stick shift that will be compatible with my hub.

[Xcruiser]

That frame will do the job just fine and you get a pre installed sign/tank to boot!!!!!!!!