My wild bike I'm building!

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  • OK, so my bike isn't a fixie or a single speed ( technically it's a twin speed ).
    It's not based on a classic or vintage frame ( but I do own some that are )

    You can throw me out of your forum if you think I deserve it, BUT, I would like you to tell me what you think of my crazy bike.

    I like to be different. I like to be center of attention even though I'm generally shy.

    I am building this to see if I can, and I get a laugh from riding it already ( even though it's not finished )

    I need to finish the rear drop outs and I have a shed load of grinding and polishing to do.

    So, photo's of the build so far,

    ](http://s1322.photobucket.com/user/dc66floyd/media/IMAG0655_zpsc32ae207.jpg.html)[/IMG]

  • Well done, accurate title is accurate.

  • Think your "crazy" bike is completely jackass, but nonetheless an exiting project and a great addition to the forum. best of luck ;)

  • Awesome use of circles is it stainless steel

  • 316 stainless steel. If I can be bothered, it will polish up and shine forever!

  • excellent

  • I am having trouble finding a front wheel to match the rear. I want one with the CNC machined brake surface.

  • Brooks saddle,
    Sturney Archer twin speed coaster brake,
    Wooden handle bar ( rose wood and beech inpotred from Poland )
    Espresso 700 wheels ( if I can find one for the front )
    Sturney Archer crank.

    oh yeah, and a frame made from 4" stainless steel hoops and 19mm tube for lateral stability. ( wish I didn't need these, spoils the look, but was unrideable without )

  • How have Cervélo not thought of this?!

  • How have Cervélo not thought of this?!

    ha ha, might be slightly on the heavy side for them!!

  • Incredible looking bike!

  • needs trispok - ultimate slave

  • "Needs trispok - ultimate slave."

    Ultimate slave??? Easy now Sunshine... Just saying.

  • Mad ting

  • Wow!!

  • Thanks for the comments, I'm pleasantly surprised by how positive they are! I was half expecting "what are you doing that for" and " it will ride shit" kind of comments, so thank you.
    Anyway, I've weighed the frame today, 7.8Kg. Not as bad as I was expecting. Once I've finished grinding the welds down, might make 7.79Kg :-)

  • Are you riding it already? As in, have you found out how it feels?

    I imagine it to be quite flexy and squishy.

  • I've done about 10 miles as it is in the top picture. When I first tried it I hadn't fitted the 19mm tubes between the crank, head and seat post. It was fine in a straight line, but when I did a U turn in the street it got a bit flexi! Now it rides like my Carlton that I used for the geometry, only heavier.
    The circles do add to the strength, so they are not just cosmetic.

    I've got another idea for my next bike..........:-)

  • Great stuff, totally insane

  • ^This!

    Apologise if I've come across negative. This bike is completely bonkers, but I love it.

  • I think the strength comes from the filled in gaps between the circles.

    Interesting ride.

  • ^ yes, each gap filler was laser cut and TIG welded in. Took ages!

  • Awesome project.. :-) What about a "hooped out" front wheel?

  • Awesome project.. :-) What about a "hooped out" front wheel?

    As in that 3 loop suspension wheel thing?
    I love the idea of them and the engineering is excellent, don't think they would work with a coaster brake though?

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