Because it got deleted from the facebook group without explanation. in spite of the fact it is not a fixie or MTB.
Mind you it's a work in progress, and will look much more handsome as time moves on. but I barely got the thing rolling.
It has a rear rotor now, once I install the flat bars and vans grips I will post better pics.
I get that it's not some restored cruiser, nor is it a pile of incorrectly welded Hi-ten. But if you actually know bikes you might like it for what it is.
It starts with a Surly Straggler, a high quality roadish, commutery sort of frame. built to survive the apocalypse, and with a horizontal top tube. like any classic steel road bike should have. like any classic straight tube bike should have. on to that frame go some Shimano CX-77 road mechanicals. nothing custom there, other than the fact that I installed them, but they definitely lend to a hot rod aesthetic. the wheels are just some cheapo pricepoint specials, for now. but the crank is an american made, steel, Profile 3 piece with an imperial chainring. a set up I've seen on more than a few bikes here.
I also tucked the tail light up under the seat for a REALLY clean look.
She's also going to have many more classic elements added as money permits.
This, in my mind. definitely keeps the spirit of old school hot rodding. I built it myself, I built it too look good. I don't really think it's fair to dismiss this bike simply because it's comfortable, fast and responsive and uses high end componentry.
thoughts?
PS. I've got some decals on order that my printer has STILL not produced for me...
I rendered them myself, Marco Mazzoni is just a wild artist. I'm hoping they go well on that black frame.
If you know anyone else who can die cut printed decals out of waterproof UV stable media, let me know. I'm giving my printer a few more days and then I am finding someone else.
Mind you it's a work in progress, and will look much more handsome as time moves on. but I barely got the thing rolling.
It has a rear rotor now, once I install the flat bars and vans grips I will post better pics.
I get that it's not some restored cruiser, nor is it a pile of incorrectly welded Hi-ten. But if you actually know bikes you might like it for what it is.
It starts with a Surly Straggler, a high quality roadish, commutery sort of frame. built to survive the apocalypse, and with a horizontal top tube. like any classic steel road bike should have. like any classic straight tube bike should have. on to that frame go some Shimano CX-77 road mechanicals. nothing custom there, other than the fact that I installed them, but they definitely lend to a hot rod aesthetic. the wheels are just some cheapo pricepoint specials, for now. but the crank is an american made, steel, Profile 3 piece with an imperial chainring. a set up I've seen on more than a few bikes here.
I also tucked the tail light up under the seat for a REALLY clean look.
She's also going to have many more classic elements added as money permits.
This, in my mind. definitely keeps the spirit of old school hot rodding. I built it myself, I built it too look good. I don't really think it's fair to dismiss this bike simply because it's comfortable, fast and responsive and uses high end componentry.
thoughts?
PS. I've got some decals on order that my printer has STILL not produced for me...
I rendered them myself, Marco Mazzoni is just a wild artist. I'm hoping they go well on that black frame.
If you know anyone else who can die cut printed decals out of waterproof UV stable media, let me know. I'm giving my printer a few more days and then I am finding someone else.
Enough!!! 
This is the second time today I've had to admonish somebody for posting a real bicycle on here.
