New to strectch cruisers

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Flyman

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Vian Oklahoma

Jan 12, 2015

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I have done my first build from a fixie road bike.Now I want to build a
stretch cruiser.Some question for you guys.I want to build this bike
from a used bike & stretch the frame ect.

I have mig & tig welders & a tube roller & a small machine shop.
I,m thinking 24" wheels.What bike would make a good build.Remember
I,m very green when it comes to bike cycles so I don't know what to
look for.
Fly

 

Semaj

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Jan 12, 2015

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Know what would really make those wheels come to life?Brushless Hub motors
Nothing tops a super slick ride like it being silent!

 

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Trey

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Jan 14, 2015

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Flyman- My favorite is the classic Schwinn Stingray, or some variation thereof. Can't beat the look. Check out some of the build pics here for ideas. Keep us informed, and good luck!

 

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curtisfox

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minesota

Jan 14, 2015

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My faverate idea is us a girls step through has two drop tubes,take the top one and fit it inplace of the bottom one. Cut it right and it will give you sterech,then cut and fit top bars to your liking. I also like what Mr.B did with a couple old Schwinn frames..........Curt

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=49939

 

parrotbiker

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Jan 14, 2015

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Flyman, I'm doing my first stretch now. The 7g 4stroke is a nice fitting/looking motor. But I would have mounted it about a quarter of an inch to the left (as I sit on it) for more tire clearance with the 415 chain. I welded the mount plate dead center. I think I recall somebody saying to do that but I guess I forgot. I got a 64 t sprocket for pulling the hills around here and the chain doesn't have much room for adjustment for frame clearance. I am using precision sprockets and a weld-on arc bracket to alleviate that problem. I'm anxious to get it rolling. It has 25 inch apehangers. I'll put some pics on here when I get it done.

 

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Flyman

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Jan 14, 2015

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Parrotbiker I would love to see a pic of your build.Now remember I,m new
to this so many questions from me.How many inches added is the norm?
Fly

 

parrotbiker

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Jan 14, 2015

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I didn't modify the frame. I bought it as a stretch from the factory. I'll try to get a picture up here soon.

 

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curtisfox

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Jan 14, 2015

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Flyman said:

Parrotbiker I would love to see a pic of your build.Now remember I,m new
to this so many questions from me.How many inches added is the norm?
Fly

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Most do 54" to 56" wheel base. If you read Mr.B's you will see he flipped the head tube,he cut it just right so when he flipped it ended up longer...........Curt

 

parrotbiker

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Feb 8, 2015

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I finally got my stretch fine adjusted and that little 7g 4stroke is really nice. It's my first 4 stroke and for steep grades like where I am, it is so much better. That along with the 64t sprocket is fun on that stretch. Definitely has some torque. I am going to post some pics on my profile. I don't see a way of putting them on here.