Purple Lady
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otroo said:
Yep, all the stuff in the first picture is what went to powder coat. The powder used on this bike is a two stage powder which from my understanding can be a pain in the butt to apply. Everything came out perfect but there were some slight imperfections on the frame and front fender so those were being redone.
Wheels look great! Looking forward to seeing the frame!
Luke.
Luke.
MIGZ said:Wheels are officially done.
That color is fantastic! What color tires are you going to use? Have the new cream 346 tires made it across the pond?
Also, did you use the spokes from the Electra wheel for the 7-speed? I was looking at mine and looks like they would fit the stock Basman wheel on mine. I just need to get black ones but if they're the same I'll know the length to get.
Also if you want to add some bling with a chain, I would suggest this one. I buy them from England off of ebay.
NicksGarage said:MIGZ said:Wheels are officially done.
That color is fantastic! What color tires are you going to use? Have the new cream 346 tires made it across the pond?
Also, did you use the spokes from the Electra wheel for the 7-speed? I was looking at mine and looks like they would fit the stock Basman wheel on mine. I just need to get black ones but if they're the same I'll know the length to get.
Thanks,
The color is one I have been eyeing for a while just had to figure out what the right build would be. Tires are going to be grey whitewalls. I'll check on the cream tires tomorrow.
spokes length is the same.
That is a cool looking chain never seen that one.
MIGZ said:
I just got two more sets of them in the mail today. Debating whether or not to put it on the Basman. Was a pain putting together, doesn't fit my chain break very well. I messed up several links trying to get the pins back in. Not sure they're supposed to be reused but it hasn't come apart yet.
here is a chain i have seen before which is pretty cool
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060LU99U?tag=cheapinusa0b-20
here is a vid
http://vimeo.com/8876454#
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060LU99U?tag=cheapinusa0b-20
here is a vid
http://vimeo.com/8876454#
I like that one too. Haven't checked one out in person. Very snake like or like a centipede.
This build has had my interest from day one. I'm doing a purple & pink cruiser for my wife. Mine however will be in contrast to yours as I'm painting it in a matte/satin finish. That saddle and grip combo is just over the top. Can't wait to see everything together.
Very nice pieces!
Cant wait to see the frame!
Those grey tires with the whitewalls look great with the purple rims!
Luke.
Cant wait to see the frame!
Those grey tires with the whitewalls look great with the purple rims!
Luke.
Are you going to use the standard grip shifter?
So, my wife looked over my shoulder while I was admiring the Brooks seat/grips and said, "that would be a nice seat for my bike...."
I replied, "you don't have a bike yet." She said, "what about that one you keep bidding on, on Ebay?"
DOH! THERE GO'S THAT SURPRISE! Great build...
I replied, "you don't have a bike yet." She said, "what about that one you keep bidding on, on Ebay?"
DOH! THERE GO'S THAT SURPRISE! Great build...
MIGZ said:
Went on a group ride with the Electra Bike Forum people and one guy had that chain on his bike. It looks really cool in person and he said it works great.
He also had this 7-speed stick shift on it.
