Goldy (1967 Ross)

[schwinnmesa]

Total investment: $23 8)
Total pounds: 26 lbs. 8)

This 1967 Ross (Goldy) will spend most its life at the race track for transportation around the jurisdiction, and will also be participating in rides by the Freak Bike Militia *Great Lakes. The pictures were taken a day after the build on 1-25-09. Modifications after that time include a rear sissy bar reflector.

Link to the build thread here: viewtopic.php?f=29&t=12530

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

sweet ride. Makes me want to paint my Eliminator gold.

 

[BrigmasterA]

Nice man! I really dig it! Way to go!

 

[Markm]

Sweet!! That color really pops out at you!!! :mrgreen:

 

[KOTA]

The most unique bike in the build off...........Looks GREAT!

 

[Wildcat]

Very nice bike. Original paint?

The frame I'm using for this build off must have been made by the same company about the same time. The chrome cap on the forks is identical, as are the top tubes (except for length) and dropouts match up. Welds on the bottom bracket are the same too. The seatpost clamp is also the same.

 

[schwinnmesa]

Thanks a lot for the comments guys! I appreciate your liking. And yes, it is original paint.

It rides great but a little dangerous. Notice the angle on how far the sissy bar is slanted backwards. And those are lightweight aluminum wheels, so while pedaling vigorously, the front end actually blasts off from the ground. :mrgreen: It's a Space-Bike though, what is there to do? :lol: It's great at wheelies!

 

[ej599]

That bike is cool. Worthy of that BIG guard dog! Good job.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Is that green Stingray a repop?? I have a black repop but i put a taller sissy bar on. :lol:

 

[JoeyMac]

I really like how this came out, clean, simple, but still tough-looking.
I like the geometry of that frame and how it sits on those wheels, better than a stingray in my opinion.