3 Speed Trek

Retmachinist · #1 02-13-2010, 12:58 PM

I finally finished my 3 speed bike that hopefully will be my daily rider. I started with a mid 90's Chromoly Trek Mt. bike frame. Laced up my own double wall Rims since I wanted something very reliable for the 3 speed Sram I Motion hub and the pricey Michelin tires. Installed the RS Jett front fork I found on e-bay. Had to modify the head tube for the 1 1/8" threadless fork, since it was originally a 1' fork. Also has modified expansion chamber from pocket bike.* I built the entire jack shaft set up, since I wanted to try my own version. The bike is all wired for 12 volt SLA battery which will set on the small machined rack in back. It will have working 12 l.e.d. headlight, twin l.e.d. tail lights and 12 volt Motorcycle horn.* All brakes, cables and add on parts are new. The only thing I have left to do is install the Stewart Warner "old style" speedometer, and add another small tensioner for the pedal chain.** John

Tcams · #2 02-13-2010, 01:37 PM

This bike is soo SWeet dude. Good work man.

jay sawdust · #3 02-13-2010, 04:04 PM

Fabulous man...thats the ultimate setup in my mind...I too want to build a 3-speed with a shift kit for my daily driver...Got my eyes on a Globe 700c with front suspention and shimano 3-speed hub....awesome job on your jackshaft set-up....J

FileStyle · #4 02-13-2010, 05:01 PM

Very nice indeed, Good work Retmachinist you never fail to disapoint us! you bring nice work to the table. what would really be cool is to have disc brakes front and rear!

azbill · #5 02-13-2010, 07:21 PM

excellent work as usual John !!!

Vistaman73 · #6 02-13-2010, 07:28 PM

I like the jack shaft design, I have not seen it done that way yet.

**Dave31** · #7 02-13-2010, 08:30 PM

I love it

Looks like a nice comfy ride. Awesome job Retmachinist.

diceman2004 · #8 02-13-2010, 08:46 PM

nice clean profesional looking job

toker_ace · #9 02-14-2010, 05:55 AM

Dammit John! That thing is way to nice to ride!Some street thug gonna knock you in the head and take that thing.Man that is sweet! If the gearing is right you might as well sale all the other bikes.Muti-speed MB's is the only way to go! Great Job! I know your proud of this one! Now what?

Retmachinist · #10 02-14-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by toker_ace

Dammit John! That thing is way to nice to ride!Some street thug gonna knock you in the head and take that thing.Man that is sweet! If the gearing is right you might as well sale all the other bikes.Muti-speed MB's is the only way to go! Great Job! I know your proud of this one! Now what?

I have to put in a Big thanks to Jeff (Toker ace) for prodding me to build this bike. He kept on me about building a shift kit, multi speed bike. He said if I ever ride one I will be hooked and won't care to ride another single speed.
I guess I will find out as soon as some of this Fricken snow melts and I can get it out in the street.
If thats the case I will have several single speed MB's to sell.

Thanks again Jeff

John