(MBBO-IV, Class 1) Deutsch Muscle Fahrrad

[roadwarrior]

Since I had to settle for the 36t chain ring I thought I was going to be stuck using the 16t rear cog on the hub. I thought I had a 14t and I found it. A nice Sturmey Archer one I had in my parts bin. I didn't want that 1st gear feeling when pedaling.

 

[roadwarrior]

THANK YOU, PORKCHOPBMX.COM for having the uncommon sized head set for this frame.

 

[OddJob]

and another piece to the puzzle....

 

[ChicagoMuscle Guy]

Looks Awesome, you are making nice progress!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Luke.

 

[roadwarrior]

Some frame bending technology going on here. Cheap $5.00 vise grips, a piece of handle bar steel and a bit adaptor. I used JB Weld to put it all together but that proved useless... it could not withstand the pressure or the heat. So, had to place it in position squeeze it until it locked then added the heat to it. The pressure made it sink in. Now the tire spins without rubbing.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Just fits! Nice work!

Luke.

 

[CRASH]

It squeezes in! Just don't crank on it because the torsional twist could rub hard and suddenly stop the bike.

 

[deven_science]

I like the premise, a muscle bike made from a vintage straight bar! I dig it.

 

[sdframe]

A sturdy looking frame like yours is a great basis for a muscle bike! Can't wait to see it completed.

 

[G-Matt]

Looking good I like that touch trick . I should have done that, that 3" flame is a tight fit for sure !


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[OddJob]

That slow boat from China show up yet?

 

[roadwarrior]

That slow boat from China show up yet?

Funny you should mention that. The crank arms and sprocket arrived last Monday... the shaft has been sitting in customs since 24 Oct. I just filed a complaint to USPS.

 

[Fv2]

Yay customs

 

[roadwarrior]

They are moving again. Last check put them departing Boston, MA. I should have it within the next couple of days.

 

[OddJob]

Hopefully the UPS guys don't do too many Chinese fire drills along the way....

 

[roadwarrior]

Working on cleaning up the head badge. Autosol polish is doing a great job on it. buffing wheel on the Dremel will be next. Thinking about repainting some of it.

 

[OddJob]

That badge is really cool! Looks like brass...? Autosol is a new one on me....

 

[Chad T]

Painted background would be cool on that badge! Looking good...

 

[ChicagoMuscle Guy]

Badge looks great, whole bike is really coming together. Glad to hear your parts are out of customs on on their way, had a steering wheel for a project car sitting there for like 3 months before it finally got released.