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'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby kram on Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:02 pm

I've had this bike finished for almost three months, but with work and my camera having problems I wasn't able to get some pictures taken until today. A huge thanks goes out to Bikebuilder for making the frame, and letting me be part of the design process. He also made the taillight bracket under the seat and was able to get the rear hub apart when I couldn't. Uncle Stretch was cool enough to trade me the fork for some artwork too. I figured I had better get some pictures taken while there was still some paint left on it. I've crashed it three time myself and probably double that from other people :lol: . This was really the first swing bike I had ridden and they are a ton of fun, but they can get away from you if you're not paying attention (the vinyl is torn on the back of the seat from doing wheelies). The best part about a swing bike is watching other people ride it for the first time :mrgreen: .

The build thread is here viewtopic.php?f=21&t=13245&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=swing+thing

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Postby Riverbend Bicycles on Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:44 pm

Excellent job. I love the color and the front fork looks great. I just sent my money off today for an original that I found on craigslist. It will be cool, but not nearly as unique as yours.
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Re: 'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby Markm on Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:11 pm

SWEEEET!!!
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Postby cman on Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:48 pm

Great color and very cool bike. Those Gusset's match the Uncle Stretch frame. Maybe they need some pics together.
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Re: 'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby Rat Rod on Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:55 pm

This is probably the coolest swing bike I have seen to date...nice work Mark! :D
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Postby HotRodRob on Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:05 pm

Diggin the model A tail light. Nice job!
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Postby aka_locojoe on Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:34 pm

Very cool.
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Re: 'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby bikebuilder on Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:41 pm

Just wanted to say again I really like how you finished that up! Creative chainguard mod. Color combo is great. I liked your first idea of a patina, but this clean look is just right.
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Re: 'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby kram on Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:10 pm

Thanks everyone for the compliments, I'm glad you guys like it. Bikebuilder I liked the patina idea too, but when I actually got the wheels built I knew that it needed a bit more of a hot rod look to it.
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Re: 'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby CYRUS on Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:15 pm

Definately one of my favorites I've seen so far.
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Re: 'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby Dan Jose on Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:18 pm

Rat Rod wrote:This is probably the coolest swing bike I have seen to date...nice work Mark! :D


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Postby Graylock on Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:38 am

Finest kind. 8)

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Re: 'The Swing Thing'- pic heavy

Postby karfer67 on Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:01 pm

i love this bike super clean great color
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