Dream

[user 135]

Its always fun to participate in a dream, even if its not yours.

I agree.

Have you ever though of plugging the holes on the rear tubing? I guess don't leave it out in the rain. If Skip puts a multispeed hub (Alfine), he may not have to worry about the spacing (OLD-Over Locknut Dimension).

 

[Uncle Stretch]

I have drilled holes in the side of the tubing and then put 1'' pieces of 3/4 solid inside.
The problem is when I weld them up you can see where I plug welded them. It looks
worse than the open tubing. They sell rubber tubing plugs at Lowe's if it bothers him.
Yeah a 3 speed Nexus fits perfect width wise so any multi speed will take up the space.

 

[thatismytruck]

I just showed this to Boy: "It's Big!"

Thanks again, Unc.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Yeah I spend some time fine sanding the rest of the welds. Got it looking pretty good.
I have my friend building a seat post. Should be ready by monday. Will play with it till
he gets it built.
I measured it and I think its 4'' longer than my red one, so its a little stretched out. :lol:
I think a regular bike is 44'' from the axle to the front of the head tube. This one is 54''

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Ok I may not be a professional welder, but I can flap disk with the best of them.
A little bondo and some primer and it will look like it was made together. :wink:

 

[thatismytruck]

I just showed this to Boy: "It's Big!"

I told him that was a good thing. :shock: :wink:

the measurement you need is 27 inches.

Thanks again!

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Shop closed today. It was dear mom's birthday and the family went to celebrate.
Will work tomorrow . :wink:

 

[wimpy]

Congrats, Uncle Stretch.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

I had to knock out the rim spoking today , but I did pick up the custom seat post and
fit it to the frame. Tomorrow I hope to weld on the BB and fill in the bottom of the
down tube . Then it will be in pretty good shape.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Well this is what it looks like with a few parts on it.

This is what a 3 1/4'' rim looks like on it.

 

[thatismytruck]

It's a beauty.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Yeah have to cut the slot on the seat post , and build a kick stand.....getting closer to through.
Save you some money because it needs a big rim and tire on the back. ha ha

 

[DaytonaRat]

Looks great stretch especially with the 3 1/4 wheels fills it nicely

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[Uncle Stretch]

Thanks Datona Rat. ...See Skip needs a wide back wheel. :lol:

 

[kram]

Bike is looking great, and looks like you will be able to fit whatever sized tire you want in there. This is a really nice simple design!

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Thanks Mark. Yeah he could put a 15'' cheater slick in there. :wink:

 

[thatismytruck]

WW Cheater with mags.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Your going to need something. A regular 26 x 2.125 looks lost in that triangle. :shock:

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Ok Skip got the kick stand built. Thats about it on this end. Send me your information
in a pm and I will try to box it up in the next few days and give you a total.
You realize I expect you to bondo all the welds and make it look nice. That is your
part for recieving an official Uncle Stretch custom frame. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[thatismytruck]

Woot!!

I can wire wheel, flap disc, sand and bondo with the best of them. :wink:

I really cannot thank you enough. Although I don't plan on "attacking" this right away, I cant wait to be on a bike that fits me.