Ubernaturlich ( Check the Completed )

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich ( Bringin' Sexy Back ! )

Now I just hafta figure out how I'm gonna fit that thing under the rear fender I just finished. It's wider than I thought.

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich ( Front tire thoughts ? )

What's everyone's thoughts on this for the front? 16X1 1/4.

Thanks for the input.

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich ( Front tire thoughts ? )

That is a very cool tire. Are you going to "age it a bit" to match the back one somewhat.

Never tried to "age" a tire before, but for it to look right, I would have to figure it out.

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Quick Mock Up & Bits and Bobs )

Just seeing what the fenders & light look like with the frame. Not sure what I'm doing with the fork yet.

Some other pieces

Thinking that these pedals may work. Thoughts?

Not sure on which grips

Really like how the crank came out (this is real patina)

After some "cleaning", I think I may use the original bars and stem

I am feeling this seat. Think it will go well with the rest

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Quick Mock Up & Bits and Bobs )

That is a mean looking bike. Did you do the frame like that as well, or is that how the frame was when you got it?

The frame was mostly orange when I got it (see page 1). I high pressure washed it and then polished the heck out of it. I then made the attempt to match the new fenders as best I could to the actual 50+ year patina of the frame.

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Quick Mock Up & Bits and Bobs )

The frame was mostly orange when I got it (see page 1). I high pressure washed it and then polished the heck out of it. I then made the attempt to match the new fenders as best I could to the actual 50+ year patina of the frame.

Well, you did a phenominal job dude.

Thanks so much. It was frustrating and fun. Yet rewarding to see it all put together finally. Up til today, all the pieces have been separated. Basement, garage, kitchen, etc. It was cool to see them all up against each other to see how it all flowed.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Quick Mock Up & Bits and Bobs )

Those fenders look like they have been through everything the bike has . Great matching!!!
I love how that space age looking new light also has a old school look and even more so with your fauxtina!!!! Perfect scale and look for the bike!

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Quick Mock Up & Bits and Bobs )

Front fork is disassembled. Had to straighten out the truss bars (they were pretty tweaked), but they polished up nicely. I'm getting the fork down to the LBS to get it cut down and rethreaded to match the head tube on Monday. Then . . . time to paint it up to match the rest.

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (2nd Mock Up & Maybe A Rack? )

Rear wheel, chain guard, & seat (just sitting there).

Any thoughts on the rack concept? Felt the back needed something. Not 100% convinced yet. My wife says "no".

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: Ubernaturlich (2nd Mock Up & Maybe A Rack? )

Loooks great! I think the rack takes away from the bike, kind of out of place :wink:

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (2nd Mock Up & Maybe A Rack? )

Loooks great! I think the rack takes away from the bike, kind of out of place :wink:

That's exactly what my wife said.

I like the rack, but not the color of the wood. Looks too new. I'm sure you can age it up though.

Yeah, freshly sanded. It is over 100 year old wood, but some serious aging would definitely be involved if I decided to go with it. May age it up a bit to see if I feel any different about it.

 

[MattBiker]

Re: Ubernaturlich (2nd Mock Up & Maybe A Rack? )

Definately one of the coolest bicycles I have ever laid eyes on. You should be proud!

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (2nd Mock Up & Maybe A Rack? )

Definately one of the coolest bicycles I have ever laid eyes on. You should be proud!

Thanks a bunch for that.



Stained the wood on the potential rack. Still not convinced. I think I'll leave it until last & see what the bike looks like assembled first.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: Ubernaturlich (2nd Mock Up & Maybe A Rack? )

So far, I am not really feeling the rack. But that is just my opinion.
I don't see that back end needing much other than maybe a light and/or tag.

Relly diggin this build!!!

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Correct Angle Post & Making A Plate )

Gotta make up the shim, but you get the idea. Any guesses on what this "seat post" actually is?

Perfect clearance and enough room for the license plate I'm using. It has been decided. No rack.

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Correct Angle Post & Making A Plate )

Here's the homemade plate.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Correct Angle Post & Making A Plate )

Great build all around. Especially with the aging.
Is there any significance to the Sedgwick county Kansas tag?

 

[kingfish254]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Correct Angle Post & Making A Plate )

Perfect age on that seat too. Sharper and sharper everytime I look.

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Correct Angle Post & Making A Plate )

Great build all around. Especially with the aging.

Thanks !

Is there any significance to the Sedgwick county Kansas tag?

Ever watch Supernatural? Love that show !

 

[ChrisMac]

Re: Ubernaturlich (Correct Angle Post & Making A Plate )

Finally dropping off the fork today to the LBS to get it threaded down to fit the head tube. Planned on it days ago, but you know how that goes.