Ok, so this is my first build and I'm going to have a LOT of questions. A have a very low budget (read: almost $0), so a lot of cheap ebay and second hand parts will be used.
Here are my plans thus far, this is just the big stuff, the details will evolve as it comes together:
A 4-link rear suspension (hence the name 4-Lowco), air ride with a cantilevered lift system and a watts pivot on the rear hub. A 2" stroke air cylinder will provide 6.5" of travel.
3-speed internal hub with a suicide shifter.
Triple trees and looooong forks with a ridiculous rake.
And that's all I've got right now.
Here's an initial sketch up in AutoCad:
And a quick video clip of the frame and rear suspension, modeled in Inventor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHbIpFABcqY
I'm completely new to bike building, so I'm open to any comments or criticisms.
Here are my plans thus far, this is just the big stuff, the details will evolve as it comes together:
A 4-link rear suspension (hence the name 4-Lowco), air ride with a cantilevered lift system and a watts pivot on the rear hub. A 2" stroke air cylinder will provide 6.5" of travel.
3-speed internal hub with a suicide shifter.
Triple trees and looooong forks with a ridiculous rake.
And that's all I've got right now.
Here's an initial sketch up in AutoCad:
And a quick video clip of the frame and rear suspension, modeled in Inventor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHbIpFABcqY
I'm completely new to bike building, so I'm open to any comments or criticisms.