Hello, This is the first build I am putting up and I am a complete noob.
The last bike I customized was a Stingray with extended fork tubes, cut and jammed on to create a chopper in the late 60's as a kid.
Now I want to build several ideas I have running around my head. This is the first.
I want to use an old Softride 26" frame and stretch the rear and have it accept a 26" fat tire.The front end is a cantilever
mountain fork with single shock and disc brake. I also want to run Tri-athlon bars w/ brake levers where the shifters would normally be for a comfortalbe cockpit due to Arthritis
making standard bars difficult. If that wasn't enough, I want to make it center drive electric.
My question is, how to extend the rear? I have a 110 welder but have not tried to use it on a bike frame.
I would like any input on this as it will be a kick to get this thing on the road.
Thanks.
The last bike I customized was a Stingray with extended fork tubes, cut and jammed on to create a chopper in the late 60's as a kid.
Now I want to build several ideas I have running around my head. This is the first.
I want to use an old Softride 26" frame and stretch the rear and have it accept a 26" fat tire.The front end is a cantilever
mountain fork with single shock and disc brake. I also want to run Tri-athlon bars w/ brake levers where the shifters would normally be for a comfortalbe cockpit due to Arthritis
making standard bars difficult. If that wasn't enough, I want to make it center drive electric.
My question is, how to extend the rear? I have a 110 welder but have not tried to use it on a bike frame.
I would like any input on this as it will be a kick to get this thing on the road.
Thanks.