Hello! I've not gotten to build a bike for 3 or 4 months now, and the itch is getting to me. I've generally stuck to modifying Mountain bikes, but I just felt like doing a Cruiser.
Enter the Felt Canvas... Which I am stoked to get my hands on So I can use my artistic abilities in was I've never done on a bike.
So far my biggest hurdle in deciding what to build is a severe lack of high end cruiser parts. particularly wheels. I can fab or repurpose a lot of things from other fields. but getting my hands on strong lightISH wide rims that I can paint/figure out brakes for has been tricky.
I want this canvas to be looks first, but I also make sure to build bikes to last. I'm not one to cut a corner. Nor am I one to just throw my wallet at it.
here is a couple pictures of my daily.
And here are a few questions
What are the best brake set ups for a custom? I see pedal brakes on a lot, but I always broke those as a kid. have those improved? I'd really prefer discs, but the plumbing and retrofitting seems like it would leave a lot to be desired in both form and function.
Anyone else on here big on the custom painting? I'd love to be able to see some of the more interesting threads on it before my months of grazing begin!
Higher end wheels for these bad boys?
Are there any stores that google isn't showing me that stock GOOD parts for Cruisers? instead of the cheap chromey stuff I keep finding?
thanks, and hello!
Enter the Felt Canvas... Which I am stoked to get my hands on So I can use my artistic abilities in was I've never done on a bike.
So far my biggest hurdle in deciding what to build is a severe lack of high end cruiser parts. particularly wheels. I can fab or repurpose a lot of things from other fields. but getting my hands on strong lightISH wide rims that I can paint/figure out brakes for has been tricky.
I want this canvas to be looks first, but I also make sure to build bikes to last. I'm not one to cut a corner. Nor am I one to just throw my wallet at it.
here is a couple pictures of my daily.
And here are a few questions
What are the best brake set ups for a custom? I see pedal brakes on a lot, but I always broke those as a kid. have those improved? I'd really prefer discs, but the plumbing and retrofitting seems like it would leave a lot to be desired in both form and function.
Anyone else on here big on the custom painting? I'd love to be able to see some of the more interesting threads on it before my months of grazing begin!
Higher end wheels for these bad boys?
Are there any stores that google isn't showing me that stock GOOD parts for Cruisers? instead of the cheap chromey stuff I keep finding?
thanks, and hello!
