Aluminum or steel

Dan · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 04:06 PM

Just wondering what the ratio of steel frames vs aluminum or exotic materials. Can choose more then one if you have multiple MBs.

fall_down_stand_up · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Got me a steel moondog....

Dan · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 04:39 PM

Love my Moon dawg John-John! Did you try a bent seat post on her? Makes it a sweet lil MB

Have to try a 4 smoker on her. Gonna be tight. But her tubes are so perfect for a chinagirl, dunno. Really is an awesome frame and love the fenders. (That just let go and tried to kill me, lol. all my own dang fault)

Don't have a pic with the bent seat post but really, really makes it a much better ride

fall_down_stand_up · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 04:57 PM

Dan,Im being serious when I say this that everytime i get on my bike for a longer ride I think of your moondog and the bent seat post you have and how I need to get it over with and buy one
I tend to set at the very back of the seat to get the semi effect of a bent seat feel....
I just ordered a fletcher style rear rack and want to have it mounted up to see how much the bent seat will get in the way....It shouldnt be a problem becouse I plan on buying saddle bags to mount on the sides of the new rack.....
John-John

Dan · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 07:02 PM

John-John, I really do swear by em. Made that MB a joy. b4 it felt sort of "toyish" dunno. I am 2 open shop soon and you convinced me to offer bent seat posts. I have to ask Tom if I can copy his. Thing is awesome. Know I sent you a link but here it is again. Can't go wrong for 11 bucks. Spooky Tooth Cycles - Motorized Bicycles: Gas Powered and Electric Bikes - Bent Seat Post with Support 1"

Gonna call my kits and company "Shelly Motor Bikes" After the dawg, lol Was gonna be Carol bikes but 4shore, I will be getting sued in short order and want to keep her insulated. Suing the dog won't get folks much other then some saliva soaked dawg toys

tyrslider · #6 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 07:41 PM

Dan, I bent my ST seatpost w/ support on a pothole at speed. Nearly sat on my rear tire. If I bought another I'd reinforce it!

P.S. Shelly is a great dog to tribute w/ your business name. Best of Luck!

bairdco · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 07:58 PM

if you have an old set of cruiser handlebars laying around, you can make at least 2 laidback seatposts with a hacksaw.

Dan · #8 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:19 PM

LOL, not getting how the poll thing works. So far 140% of us use either steel or aluminum.

Wow TS! Bet that was scary. The one Tom made for me is solid. You would have to weigh 1400 LBS and be stump jumpin' to bend it, snork. Called your biz line, but was late on a Sunday today. We really gotta talk. Dang exciting.

Bairdco!!! that is an incredible thunk! (Should be a thread) Really great idea. Love this hobby. Always some thing to learn and really enjoy the DIY or home remedy stuff.

Kevlarr · #9 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Had to vote for steel because you left unobtanium off the poll.

You could call your company Carol Shelly, I'm sure that wouldn't be a problem. lol

fall_down_stand_up · #10 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

John-John, I really do swear by em. Made that MB a joy. b4 it felt sort of "toyish" dunno. I am 2 open shop soon and you convinced me to offer bent seat posts. I have to ask Tom if I can copy his. Thing is awesome. Know I sent you a link but here it is again. Can't go wrong for 11 bucks. Spooky Tooth Cycles - Motorized Bicycles: Gas Powered and Electric Bikes - Bent Seat Post with Support 1"

Gonna call my kits and company "Shelly Motor Bikes" After the dawg, lol Was gonna be Carol bikes but 4shore, I will be getting sued in short order and want to keep her insulated. Suing the dog won't get folks much other then some saliva soaked dawg toys

Dan,If your opening shop I want in on it!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol just kidding,man I hope you do good....The link for the seat post at spookytooth,is that the one you have?I want to make sure it will fit my moondog.....
Thanks
John-John
P.S. Im thinking of opening a shop myself....Call it the moonshine gang(sell illegal liquior by the gallon)This is one of my partners in crime,hes from the hillbilly hills(I cant tell you were or it will give our location away)lol....