Bike Porn!
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BoyScoutGirl
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Re: Bike Porn!
I like it, TT120, and may try something similar.
When he lights his streetlamp, it is as if he brought one more star to life, or one flower.
When he puts out his lamp, he sends the flower, or the star, to sleep.
That is a beautiful occupation.
- Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
When he puts out his lamp, he sends the flower, or the star, to sleep.
That is a beautiful occupation.
- Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Re: Bike Porn!
My bike porn is not very impressive, but I'm posting it to bump this thread. I built this bike out of spare parts, and it's been to the playa four times now. It has everything I think a basic playa bike should have:
Single Speed
Low-ish Gearing (for easier pedaling and powering thru dunes)
Reliable Brakes (rear coaster/front cantilever)
Riser Bars
Comfy Seat
Basket
Fat Tires
Single Speed
Low-ish Gearing (for easier pedaling and powering thru dunes)
Reliable Brakes (rear coaster/front cantilever)
Riser Bars
Comfy Seat
Basket
Fat Tires
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Mista_Zero
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Re: Bike Porn!
Found this beauty on Craigslist from a retired bike enthusiast whose hobby is to rebuild older bikers into original or better than original condition.
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MoBo
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Re: Bike Porn!
Crappy trike stolen in 2012...
So this is the replacement:
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TheFastCat
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Re: Bike Porn!
Mine is mostly a practical work horse for hauling ice and marking routes and waypoints with GPS but with parrot horn, cup holder lights and compass.
After work I plan on installing my cigar holder to enable toting a cigar in safety to allow impromptu light ups at a moment's notice!
After work I plan on installing my cigar holder to enable toting a cigar in safety to allow impromptu light ups at a moment's notice!
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captain voltaveus
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Re: Bike Porn!
T H E V O L T C Y C L E !
I have just completed the Frankensteining of a Wally world Mongoose Dolomite, a trike kit and extra fatty rims off of ebay, and a $20 bike co-op frame ( as the trike kit wouldn't fit the Fatty frame).
After everal dozen trips to various bike shops and hardware stores, and a few you-tube videos on how to lace a wheel... She is playa ready!
The rims are lined with flashing LEDs and the lightning bolt atop the pole is a nozzle for a yet to be constructed mini propane poofer.
BOOM!
I have just completed the Frankensteining of a Wally world Mongoose Dolomite, a trike kit and extra fatty rims off of ebay, and a $20 bike co-op frame ( as the trike kit wouldn't fit the Fatty frame).
After everal dozen trips to various bike shops and hardware stores, and a few you-tube videos on how to lace a wheel... She is playa ready!
The rims are lined with flashing LEDs and the lightning bolt atop the pole is a nozzle for a yet to be constructed mini propane poofer.
BOOM!
Re: Bike Porn!
It's beautiful. So worth all the work.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Re: Bike Porn!
Can anyone please give ideas on playa worthy adhesive , I've got some work to do on my rickshaw and zip ties won't do, and yes I've tried to find a thread with this info, some sturdy hitch ideas would b appreciated as well... Thanks all
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Cranky
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Re: Bike Porn!
What are you trying to bond (material, configuration, etc)?
Cranky and Sons Bike Repair
Promoting RADIAL self-reliance
Why NOT reinvent the wheel?
Promoting RADIAL self-reliance
Why NOT reinvent the wheel?
Re: Bike Porn!
Marine style upholstery to fiberglass , as well as lighting,and a big just married sign ! Thinking high temp silicone ? As for the hitch think I'll need seat post plus axle combined for support
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Cranky
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Re: Bike Porn!
I'm a big fan of polyurethane-based adhesives - much tougher thsn silicones. I used clear Shoe Goo to attach EL wire to my aluminum bike frame, and black Shoe Goo for retreading the tires (and medical grade PU adhesives in the default world). If you need a lot (which you might for the upholstery) a big cartridge of construction adhesive would be more economical. Check out the selection at Home Despot.
Cranky
Cranky
Cranky and Sons Bike Repair
Promoting RADIAL self-reliance
Why NOT reinvent the wheel?
Promoting RADIAL self-reliance
Why NOT reinvent the wheel?
Re: Bike Porn!
Great , thanks for the tip !
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Cranky
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Re: Bike Porn!
And congrats on the wedding!
Cranky and Sons Bike Repair
Promoting RADIAL self-reliance
Why NOT reinvent the wheel?
Promoting RADIAL self-reliance
Why NOT reinvent the wheel?
Re: Bike Porn!
Thank you very much !
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DoctorIknow
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Re: Bike Porn!
captain voltaveus wrote:T H E V O L T C Y C L E !
I have just completed the Frankensteining of a Wally world Mongoose Dolomite, a trike kit and extra fatty rims off of ebay, and a $20 bike co-op frame ( as the trike kit wouldn't fit the Fatty frame).
After everal dozen trips to various bike shops and hardware stores, and a few you-tube videos on how to lace a wheel... She is playa ready!
That's my basket from Home Depot or Lowes!
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DoctorIknow
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Re: Bike Porn!
Yes, the Home Depot or Lowes basket.... needs reinforcement, but won't find anything like this in a bike store.
(note the wood frame around the top. Hard to see the supports going to the ends of the front fork.)
Also, if you've never had weight or bulk in the front, there is a learning curve.
(note the wood frame around the top. Hard to see the supports going to the ends of the front fork.)
Also, if you've never had weight or bulk in the front, there is a learning curve.
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Captain Goddammit
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Re: Bike Porn!
Basket or not, stylin' bike!!
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DoctorIknow
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Re: Bike Porn!
After 15 burns with mountain bikes out there (some quite nice), rode a cruiser for the first time last year.Captain Goddammit wrote:Basket or not, stylin' bike!!
I loved to go top high gear crazy fast on the mountain bike whenever the playa was hard with no drifts (or weaving between them) and the cruiser will never be as fast, but it makes up for it in other ways:
-----No more hunch over.
-----Back straight.
-----2.5 inch tires.
-----hands/wrists relaxed
-----no stress on upper arms, shoulders
In preparation for my first burn and all after, I've made myself abide by 3 rules, in no order:
------secure/safe
------efficient
------cost as little as possible, re-purposing when possible
For this Phat Cycle's Sea Crest, I temporarily removed the "cost as little as possible" and can't wait to get this 2speed internal hub coaster brake comfort seat bike out on the playa.
It's getting a fur job soon....and the dog is pregnant!