My First Ground Up Build - Project: Hardcore Hammock

[mattlgiberson]

This is my first build completely from sctratch. This bike actually used to be an old hammock that wore out its welcome. The bike only sits about 1" above the ground. It's taken me about a week to build to this point but unfortunately due to work, the project has to be put on hold for a few days. I actually had to switch the straight bars to medium ape-hangers due to knee & elbow clearance issues. The bike does have a seat on it now too.

I'll keep posting updates as I get more finished. Paint and custom coloured rims will be next.
Comments and opinions are always welcome.

 

[OUTLAW]

dude, that is one bad sic burrito.woopi,another burrito on the road. great work, keep it up.

Outlaw 8)

 

[Buck Masterson]

Nice lines, but where do you sit?

 

[mattlgiberson]

I took these pics before I put the seat on. Those pics will be coming up shortly. But the back of the seat is about 6 inches ahead of the rear tire

 

[Flame Jigger]

I have to say that is the best looking hammock I have ever seen. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[mattlgiberson]

thanks guys. glad to hear the positive reaction

 

[runt262]

where did you get those tires and rims?? those look so sweet!

 

[LocoLowriders]

i liket the frame ... but i wood be worried about the rear wheel jumping out ?!?
looks like a lot o weight to hav it inverted ...

 

[Flame Jigger]

i liket the frame ... but i wood be worried about the rear wheel jumping out ?!?
looks like a lot o weight to hav it inverted ...

I agree but it would be easy to add some of those wheel retainers like they use on front forks though.

 

[mattlgiberson]

Thats what I was planning to do with the rear wheel.
And the wheels are actually off of an old Norco Spitfire bmx