Sheik Yerbouti
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Well, we just finished our last bikes and they're hardly broken in, and now I'm planning my next build. I'm sick, I know but I have my reasoning. My bike is going to be my absolute number one form of transportation. It's my only way to get around. Our last builds were diamond frames with skinny tires. Although the diamond frames made engine mounting easy, the skinny tires are just a little too skinny for riding in any form of inclement weather. They're pretty much summer bikes.
So right now we're just testing the waters, getting some ideas down for the next build. I think Taylor wants to build another 2-stroke happytime. I'm considering a 4 stroke this time around. Taylor's really into the 2 stroke look, but I want to venture into 4 stroke territory. My initial concept was to make a military-esque 4 stroke cruiser with this frame:
http://bikebuyers.com/GL-bc-07-army-photos.htm
I wanted to get a custom tank in the shape of a barrel and mounting it behind the seat. But at the same time, it wouldn't be entirely feasible or practical.
A. The frame probably wouldn't fit a 4 stroke.
B. The tank would prevent me adding a rear basket for hauling.
So I think that concept is practically scrapped. So after getting past the whole concept of strictly aesthetics, I compiled a list of things that I feel I need to have in my next build.
1. Chunky, wide, good tires.
2. Very competent braking (Disc perhaps? Drum?)
3. Vintage looks. I want to make it resemble motorcycles of yesteryear.
4. Comfort, shock absorption.
5. Weatherproofing.
I am willing to put more into this bike, and I want it to last me over the next several years. This is going to be the one. The first step would be finding a good frame. I'm still a poor college student, so those ultra expensive Felt frames are still kind of out of my league. I want to get the best bicycle to start with for under $200. I guess for riding comfort a set of springer forks or Mountain Bike shocks are a must. I really don't need a cruiser frame, but if anybody could recommend a good mountain bike frame with shocks that isn't gaudy as all getout, that could make a good base for this project.
At this point I'm more or less thinking out loud. This thread will just compile my meditations. More ramblings soon enough.
MBC EDIT: THIS THREAD HAS BEEN MOVED
So right now we're just testing the waters, getting some ideas down for the next build. I think Taylor wants to build another 2-stroke happytime. I'm considering a 4 stroke this time around. Taylor's really into the 2 stroke look, but I want to venture into 4 stroke territory. My initial concept was to make a military-esque 4 stroke cruiser with this frame:
http://bikebuyers.com/GL-bc-07-army-photos.htm
I wanted to get a custom tank in the shape of a barrel and mounting it behind the seat. But at the same time, it wouldn't be entirely feasible or practical.
A. The frame probably wouldn't fit a 4 stroke.
B. The tank would prevent me adding a rear basket for hauling.
So I think that concept is practically scrapped. So after getting past the whole concept of strictly aesthetics, I compiled a list of things that I feel I need to have in my next build.
1. Chunky, wide, good tires.
2. Very competent braking (Disc perhaps? Drum?)
3. Vintage looks. I want to make it resemble motorcycles of yesteryear.
4. Comfort, shock absorption.
5. Weatherproofing.
I am willing to put more into this bike, and I want it to last me over the next several years. This is going to be the one. The first step would be finding a good frame. I'm still a poor college student, so those ultra expensive Felt frames are still kind of out of my league. I want to get the best bicycle to start with for under $200. I guess for riding comfort a set of springer forks or Mountain Bike shocks are a must. I really don't need a cruiser frame, but if anybody could recommend a good mountain bike frame with shocks that isn't gaudy as all getout, that could make a good base for this project.
At this point I'm more or less thinking out loud. This thread will just compile my meditations. More ramblings soon enough.
MBC EDIT: THIS THREAD HAS BEEN MOVED
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