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All finished finally! Can't remember if it still fits the brief, but I think I've done the Reynolds frame a lot more justice than it's crazy chopper incarnation of a month or so ago. Overall I'm really happy with how's it looks, and how all the parts have come together. It's also a heck of a...

Just the brake cables to go now

After putting the project on ice due to going over budget, I've managed to sell off a few of the parts from the failed cruiser idea including the 2 speed wheel, which to my surprise I managed to sell within a day of advertising for pretty much what I paid for it. This was the most expensive part...

Good point and although chain stretch could be the issue, I probably won't be doing huge mileage on this thing, so could take a while before there's any noticeable stretch. Cheers

I think I might actually look in to disabling the coaster. If that can be done simply it sounds like the best solution with the rim brake

Although slightly disappointed that the original idea didn't work out, it was still worth the experiment. Quite happy with the plan b now too as it's like a new project in a way. Also looking forward to bombing around on a lightweight steel frame mutant retro mountain bike style bike.

Mission-creep update: Sooooo, I've worked out that I can't have a chain tensioner and coaster brake on the same bike. Unfortunately with the vertical drop outs, this means I can either have a 2 speed with coaster and a saggy chain, or I'll have to ditch the 2 speed hub and go for a single speed...

OK, so swapped out the bottom bracket for a new one with 122 spindle for perfect chain line and so the chainset would fit of course. Looks-wise it's exactly how I wanted it, but it's really horrible to ride, which probably won't surprise many people apart from myself. Anything over 30mins in...

Looks mean

Still tweaking

Good point and now you mention it the longer side is on the non drive side, still wouldn't be enough clearance though. I'm going to needed a longer spindle.

Crank disaster Noooooooooooo! Want to punch myself in the face right now. Was hoping this would fit as I already had it, looked perfect and was perfect for a 2:1 great ratio. Time to reassess. Any thoughts on what to order as a replacement to avoid a repeat situation? Not the first time I've...

Yeah they'll cause a few cuts I'm sure

Wow, v technical

So the wheel is built and good to go, so only parts I need now are the tubes and bolt for the seat tube. I ordered the 2 speed SRAM automatix back in September, but due to a Europe wide drought on these hubs and self imposed budget constraints, I had to wait until late December for it to arrive...

Thanks, can't wait to make a proper start and v interested in getting some fresh ideas from the other entries

Saw the Instagram post and coincidentally about to start a project build after taking about 4 months acquiring all of the parts I need. Here's the original plan that started the ball rolling and some of the parts so far (some loosely assembled to give me something to look at until I get the rear...