Stretch frames

[Gumbyack]

Hey guys I was curious to find out where you get your stretch frames from? Thanks!

 

[deven_science]

I build them.

 

[Gumbyack]

So you bend your own tubes and weld them? That's awesome! I'm not handy like that I would have to buy a prebuilt frame.

 

[deven_science]

So you bend your own tubes and weld them? That's awesome! I'm not handy like that I would have to buy a prebuilt frame.

Yeah, I do that, but I started out by buying frames, and went from there. The generic Dyno-style limo frames are not that expensive, and they're a good platform to try to build from.

 

[Gumbyack]

Could you lead me in the right direction as to where I could get a Dyno Frame? I would appreciate it. Thanks for your info

 

[clamdigger]

The Dyno brand stopped being manufactured.So you are looking for used in places like ebay or craigslist. The generic are also on ebay new.A used Kustom Kruiser Stretch can cost a lot less than a frame up build. I bought mine from a member here listed in " For Sale ".

 

[deven_science]

A quick eBay search for "stretched frame" found the limo style frames to be about $150, but I know one of my ghetto bikes shops here carries them for $100, so you just need to look around a bit.

 

[Gumbyack]

Thanks a lot!

 

[NicksGarage]

I got this one on Craigslist for $125. They pop up quite a bit out here in the west. Just search for stretch cruiser. This one is a 2005 American Flyer.

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[Gumbyack]

That's a nice bike! Unfortunately here in Michigan they're not as common as in the west. There is one place here but it's $300 for the frame. They are really nice frames though. I'm just looking for something around the price you mentioned lol. Thanks for your help!

 

[schwinnless]

Heres a couple. Most online bike places sell same basic frame.

http://www.statussuspension.com/frames-cruiser-26-.html

 

[Gumbyack]

Thanks a lot schwinnless! That exactly what I'm looking for.

 

[goCRUISERgo]

That's a nice bike! Unfortunately here in Michigan they're not as common as in the west. There is one place here but it's $300 for the frame. They are really nice frames though. I'm just looking for something around the price you mentioned lol. Thanks for your help!

Well....for $300, you're buying an American made frame, made one at a time by hand with love and passion. You'll have something not everyone has and is a little bit special. Plus, you can be supporting the Michigan economy. It's just not some China man's job to knock out 100 frames a day.

Just sayin...
:wink:

 

[NicksGarage]

That's a nice bike! Unfortunately here in Michigan they're not as common as in the west. There is one place here but it's $300 for the frame. They are really nice frames though. I'm just looking for something around the price you mentioned lol. Thanks for your help!

Well....for $300, you're buying an American made frame, made one at a time by hand with love and passion. You'll have something not everyone has and is a little bit special. Plus, you can be supporting the Michigan economy. It's just not some China man's job to knock out 100 frames a day.

Just sayin...
:wink:

And they are nice looking frames. Saw someone riding one over the weekend.

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[Gumbyack]

That's true...I never thought of it that way. I guess I'll be saving up for a gocruisergo frame. Do you guys have a payment plan for your frames lol.

 

[goCRUISERgo]

Theres quite a few of our frames out in San Diego.....seems like 80% of the stuff we ship ends up in California. Thanks for the kind words.

We used to take a $100 deposit on frames but people would just vanish leaving us holding the money. I mean, gone....couldn't get a hold of them. (This has happened at least 3 times) So, we dont take deposits anymore.

 

[Bigcam59]

My first was built up from a frame my lbs got me from a place called F&R distributors...

Then I picked up a Dyno Roadster which became long low and black...

Frankenbike was built from a cruiser and a mountain bike and recently sold...

Locomotive Breath I built up from 2 cruiser frames and some extra tubes...

These two I picked up on Craig's List for $175 for the pair.The pics were taken after a good cleaning...


oh, and the Micargi, recently redone...

My garage has become the House of Stretch!

 

[Gumbyack]

That's a nice collection! I like the last bike a lot.

 

[Bigcam59]

Thanks, it's actually a knockoff of the famous Basman. Cost almost $100 to UPS to get one shipped to the East Coast, but it was worth it. 8)

 

[Phunkkid]

WhAt is the best kickstand for a roadster? Any help


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