FTF Fat Tyre Fixed

Yeah, should have been clearer, that's what I meant. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

Making steady progress on this...just got to braze in the bridges and small braze ons then clean up.

I was making a couple of stems on Friday afternoon so bashed on with making one for this at the same time.

Managed to get it brazed up, just need to finish and slot it

Can I ask what wall thickness of tubing you use for the 3 parts for one of these?

Sure: 35 x 1.5 bar clamp, 31.8 x 1.5 steerer clamp, 28.6 (or 31.8) x 0.8-1mm for the extension depending on rider weight, intended use etc

Didn’t quite manage to get it ready for paint before Christmas but it’s almost there

Stem is done:

Hoping to find time evenings this week to put the finishing touches on the frame and build a rack

That's lovely. Serious envy.

Stem looks great - looking forward to seeing the full build

top notch fillets, loving your work!

Nora Batty! That’s bloody lovely.

stem is [rubs thighs]

The build progress has long overtaken the thread so thought I’d stop by and update

Playing around with rack building, always in situ to get a proper view on angles and proportions. The idea was for a minimalist rear rack to complement a small front rack, bag & saddle bag combo. Just big and sturdy enough to carry an isomat, ultralight tent or similar.

Finished:

Frame done and ready for paint

Amazing

Brief for the paint on this was black...not boring black but richtig geil black.

The painters had this idea for a super cool effect where "chrome" paint is laid down, polished then painted over again with black. The black coat is then distressed through thinning, sanding and splatters so that the chrome comes through and it gives a really interesting deep, glassy, textured look.

I wanted the effect to centre around the BB, fading out to a more solid black with the logos again more extreme.

Teaser from the painter:

Lets go!

Ah saw this on IG, the little rack is a giveaway. Looks awesome man

Looking forward to this! Is the bahnrad already repainted btw?

I’ll update...but no still not finished

Finished:

Looks amazing and very fast! Love the paint job too!

Stunning work!