The beastliness really doesn't sink in without the forks being mounted, which I'm working on the dropouts for today. Then you really get a good idea of the wheels girth. Seat height will be between 28" to 30" with tire height at 25.5".That thing is gonna be a beast!!!
Thanks much. I tried to keep all vertical posts at the same angle but had to sweep the headtube a little farther back. I did the best I could do for not having a bike jig or any serious cutting tools.Man! She is looking gorgeous. Great lines.
You don't need a jig at all. You do need a laser or lasers, a protractor, a saw horse, a vise and some bubble levels. All can be had at Home Depot. You also need a lot of patience because it can be a bit nerve racking without a jig. You need to step way back from the bike frame and check it for straightness from multiple views.JMHO but the swept back sort of stance gives her a sort of aggressive appearance. Not "sporty" but aggressive. LOL or to be PC, "assertive"
I agree with you on the rake angle. It is a common rake angle on many motorcycles. It nullifies the high speed shimmy found on steeper raked bicycles that I've white knuckled down the road.
Is a jig all that necessary for a one of a kind build? Really am asking. If every thing is st8 and good, then all good, me thinks.
My favorite looking store bought frame is the riverside. Really, really cheap bike from Kmart. Much more sedate then your frame but was thinking of making a jig using that frame as a templet. But liking the look of yours much more.
Way OT but every time I see your avatar, "I'm Mr. Heatmiser. I'm Mr. Hundred and One" starts playing in my head. Now we just need some one with a Mr. Snow Miser avatar.
(hehe, so we can race em)
I made a few mistakes but they are really only visible to me cause I know exactly where they are. It ain't easy with rudimentary tools but it can be done with a lot of patience and stubbornness.Your frame looks seriously impressive. Very nice work considering that you weren't using a jig. This bike is going to be a beast.
It is a serious seat indeed that is normally found on a chopper.That is a really serious looking seat!
Hey, dumb thought. Stores like Staples and the like sell printable magnetic sheets that work with home and office printers. Heat Miser would look really cool adorning your tank.....
(Heat Miser looks an awful lot like my 9th grade english teacher and has a similar manner, snork)