Firebikes- Cha Chi Chopper by allRidestyle

[allRidestyle]

we mocked up a firebikes cha chi frame with a custom springer by Jakz....other specs: 100mm rigida, shimano 3spd....chain tensioner....custom shifter selfmade with a piston....american legend custom bar....nirve saddle and grips....felt thick brick in the rear and schwalbe fat frank in front...drum break.....firebikes billet chainwheel "mayday".......testride was in frankfurt and the ride is .... great

 

[oldgreenbean]

Some people slap some paint on a canvas,But that is what I call art.

 

[RatFink]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:mrgreen:

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Thats a great work of art

mustve cost thousands....but thats how i like my bikes

 

[Firewalker]

Man that is one MEAN MACHINE! nice job!

is that a 333 shifter?

 

[PRAISE THE LOWERED]

did you build that front fork or was it already that long. see i need a front chopper for mine...but to give me the clearance its gotta be i think 37" top of steering tube to center of wheel and 30 inches from the bottom plate to the center of the wheel.

ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE TO GET SOMETHING?

 

[sensor]

praise the lowered...........heres what i think youre looking for...........
http://www.choppersus.com/store/product ... rome-Long/
real pricey though..

 

[PRAISE THE LOWERED]

Pricey is an understatement buddy! Ha ha I think I will try to build one...conduit it is lol

 

[Dangler]

Awesome bike!!! I love the front end :wink:

 

[Firewalker]

aoooww that is pricey!

just my sugestion...and a thought...if it was me I would cut off the stem tube and change the rake so it was not so out there and put on a set of 30" triple forks :mrgreen:

the bike would more enjoyable to ride and still retain its coolness!

here is a picture of my bike

just a thought

FW

 

[PRAISE THE LOWERED]

aoooww that is pricey!

just my sugestion...and a thought...if it was me I would cut off the stem tube and change the rake so it was not so out there and put on a set of 30" triple forks :mrgreen:

the bike would more enjoyable to ride and still retain its coolness!

here is a picture of my bike

just a thought

FW

yeah i was just gonna say look at how far im raked, but then i read your whole post./ the thing with my bike is that the frames not so streatched, its mainly the rake and front fork that gives me the length

 

[Firewalker]

taking a closer look at your rake you may find that your forks will start to bend and your drop out ( or tire flop) will give you arm fatigue on long rides..

 

[nogoodnic42]

Pricey is an understatement buddy! Ha ha I think I will try to build one...conduit it is lol

Pricey maybe, the quality can't be beat. Heres mine...Kelly

 

[PRAISE THE LOWERED]

firewalker...are those 30 inch triple trees 30 inches end to end or are they 30 inches from the bottom plate to the center of tire....because if i get a fork that extends at least 26 or 27 inches from the bottom of the steering tube i can ride at the same height as the set up with the reverse springer...heres an idea of what im looking at...

 

[Firewalker]

OH that is a better picture to go by

the fork is 30" from the top to the bottom drop out. but this is good for you......fallow me on this!

with the picture you posted I noticed that your bottom bar, angles up from the back to the front, giving the bike an uphill look. This bottom bar should be parellel to the ground to give the bike a proper flat riding stance!

The 30" fork would level your bike out and give it a real nice look :shock: :mrgreen: trust me...

I hope I explained it right


PS I love your high tec CPU kick stand lolol
FW

 

[PRAISE THE LOWERED]

yeah i noticed that too..but the deal is we had to make the chain suuuper tight since the suspension loosens it when you sit down..and if i put smaller cnaks on its gonna be near impossible to peddle it

 

[Bicyclerick]

Check Ebay for a Schwinn Spoilier springer. Heres a picture of mine. I think this would work for you

 

[Firewalker]

but the deal is we had to make the chain suuuper tight since the suspension loosens it when you sit down..and if i put smaller cnaks on its gonna be near impossible to peddle it

Well there are many ways to fix this but I do not know your budget?
many of the new school BMX bikes are now able to run smaller crank sets and yet still get the same peddle as if you were running a 44 tooth :mrgreen: you are already half way there to do that ...you would need to change out your one pce to a three pce!! this can be exspensive. here is an example on a felt bike

nice bike hey!

To solve the first part and save money I would make a slack adjuster / tentioner .....many new style down hill bikes use them for just the same problem I'm sure you can find a doner. Or drop by your LBS and have a look at one and make one out of old school parts.
here is one example from Mr Brown himself ( may he ride the great hills in the sky!!)

and here is the article
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html

notice the tention arms /wheels near the BB...Yes I know its a hard tail bike but it is the same on a full suspention bike (I could not find a pic..sorry)

As for the second......thats a good point. :? If you have the ability And this is what I would do for I belive stance is everything along with ride comfort!!!!

I would look into moving the Bottom Bracket! up and to the front. Not only would this give you more comfort when you peddle...(your knees will not be hitting you in the chest so much) you can keep your one pce crank and just run a tention wheel

I hope this is helping

FW