ORBO SkiTrap

[Fv2]

This will be my attempt at a klunker type build, I know very little about the concept. What I do know is basically, it's a Mt. Bike. So here goes.


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[Fv2]

I'm basically gonna take the parts from this

And put them on this

This is just a teaser, I'm not going to start building until I get the one part I have to order.

Since oddjob put out the challenge, I'll build in his style (fast)
Once the part shows up I'll throw it together in one day, no special paint or anything. It is off road after all.

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[G-Matt]

Nice frame , the old one that is . Looks like you have a good start .


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[Fv2]

Nice frame , the old one that is . Looks like you have a good start

Thanks, I was gonna go with a CWC but decided the Ross would work better.


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[metalchewy]

Thats a perfect frame for a downhill racer. Great start. Looking forward to this one!!.

Building... riding...

 

[OddJob]

You've got a good heart (frame) there my Shakesbeerean friend. Now to add some soul....I am a week or so out from getting my parts in. Guess we will both be watching for the UPs man this week....Rat on my f-Rat-ernity brutha!

 

[Fv2]

You've got a good heart (frame) there my Shakesbeerean friend. Now to add some soul....I am a week or so out from getting my parts in. Guess we will both be watching for the UPs man this week....Rat on my f-Rat-ernity brutha!

I actually almost called this thing shakes beer, but don't figure I'll be doing to many beer runs with it.

 

[OddJob]

Well, if you do beer runs off-road, it's always better to pack the beer on your person. Keeps it from getting to fizzy, and bottles from getting broken...

 

[LukeTheJoker]

klunker, I know very little about the concept. What I do know is basically, it's a Mt. Bike.

(Ducks and runs for cover)

Great start Falstaff, looks like it will be very cool!

Luke.

 

[Fv2]

Thats a perfect frame for a downhill racer. Great start. Looking forward to this one!!.

Building... riding...

I'll have to look that up, gravity racer I know. Downhill racer? Not so much.

 

[metalchewy]

Slang I use from Colorado, where we would take out Mtn Bikes up the ski lift and race the downhill runs on our bikes....

Building... riding...

 

[OddJob]

Which is basically what the guys who first converted old cruiser bikes into bikes more able to run downhill, and some with gears, uphill; called their "klunkers".

 

[Fv2]

Unfortunately the last ice age left everything around here flat. And I know the parts on that big box Mt. Bike are junk, but we do have some built trails in the area that should make for good ride.

 

[Funkme]

Didn't think you could sit this out...lol
Glad your in Jim...

 

[Fv2]

Didn't think you could sit this out...lol
Glad your in Jim...

This whole thing of turning stuff headed for the scrap pile into something useful is way to much fun to pass up.

After this though, it's back to the sketch pad for build off 11.

 

[CRASH]

I'm getting a Commander frame as well. But mine is going a different direction. Yours will be fun to watch!

 

[Fv2]

I'm getting a Commander frame as well. But mine is going a different direction. Yours will be fun to watch!

Thanks, I'll be looking forward to yours.

Once I get to building there won't be much to watch, I'll throw it all together in one day. Possibly next weekend, will post pics as I go though.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

I like it, all the best lines from a spaceliner crossed with a cantilever...
Modern dropouts too! A Commander you say who made that frame?

Carl.

 

[Fv2]

I like it, all the best lines from a spaceliner crossed with a cantilever...
Modern dropouts too! A Commander you say who made that frame?

Carl.

I was told its a CBC/Ross.
I'll get the link with the complete bike CRASH posted.

 

[Fv2]

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/endurance-flyer-columbia-built.95149/

Here ya go Carl.