Are worksman bicycles any good?

CruiserChris

CruiserChris

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First post! Never heard of the brand before, but definitely interested in this frame style. I'm wanting to build a 1920's style bike. It's a little pricy, but this is what they claim is standard:

The base model is a standard Worksman Cruiser (Same as our legendary Industrial Strength Models), with our heavy duty clincher rims, 11 gauge spokes, Shimano E110 Coaster Brake, WTC Blackwall Sup-r-tires, no fenders, 24" handlebar, comfortable padded seat, heavy duty 1/2x3/16" chain and sprocket.

www.worksmancycles.com

Worksman Design Your Own Classic MEN'S Cruiser

Worksman Design Your Own Classic MEN'S Cruiser - The Worksman Cycles Factory Direct Store, America's Oldest Cycle Manufacturer, Industrial Bicycles and Tricycles, since 1898
www.worksmancycles.com www.worksmancycles.com

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In my opinion the best offered. They have been in business for well over a hundred years. I'll leave a link to Sportsman Flyer Bikes. Pat converts Worksman bikes into ready to build vintage bikes. He holds records for fastest bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats using the bikes he builds. He has parts to finish the bike to any level you like as well as ready to build bikes.

Welcome to the forum.

Steve.

 
Welcome Chris,
Your profile doesn't tell us much. Steve has pointed you to a builder and supplier that has great respect in the motorized bicycle world.
You might say that I am a satisfied customer.
What engine are you planning on using?

Tom
 
That about made my night Steve! Thank you!

Over the course of the evening, I read many good things about their bikes. So I'm glad to hear that and see that someone offers just about everything I need to get going.

Tom, I have no idea I'm kinda empty nesting and was looking for a hobby to get into. Quite surprised at what's out there really.

I like making things and I have a good bit of experience with body work, suspensions, welding etc as I was pretty involved in the mini truck scene in the 90's.

Engines of this type are new to me, as I just don't know the brands or offerings yet, but I did do some research into pit bike engines.

What would be a good engine for the frame style? Or what would you recommend?
 
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Pat builds a loop frame like the early bikes had. A Harbour Freight 212cc fit's nicely and there are a lot of speed enhancing parts available if you want them. Pat has everything you will need to install one. Go Power Sports in Texas is a good source for engine parts amongst other things. They sponsor a channel called Cars and Cameras on YouTube. These fellas build some of the wildest go karts and mini bikes you will ever see. Their latest one was four 212cc engines joined together and then they were talking about two banks of four engines.

I've been here since February 2009 and over the years Worksman had many people ask them to build these frames or sell them parts to build them. Until they saw the fine work Pat was doing they always said no.

There are some companies that sell a valve cover replacement that looks like a vintage head. One thing you can be sure of is once you start building one, your days will be full. If your not looking for parts you will be waiting for parts.

Steve.
 
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CruiserChris said:
First post! Never heard of the brand before, but definitely interested in this frame style. I'm wanting to build a 1920's style bike. It's a little pricy, but this is what they claim is standard:

The base model is a standard Worksman Cruiser (Same as our legendary Industrial Strength Models), with our heavy duty clincher rims, 11 gauge spokes, Shimano E110 Coaster Brake, WTC Blackwall Sup-r-tires, no fenders, 24" handlebar, comfortable padded seat, heavy duty 1/2x3/16" chain and sprocket.

www.worksmancycles.com

Worksman Design Your Own Classic MEN'S Cruiser

Worksman Design Your Own Classic MEN'S Cruiser - The Worksman Cycles Factory Direct Store, America's Oldest Cycle Manufacturer, Industrial Bicycles and Tricycles, since 1898
www.worksmancycles.com www.worksmancycles.com

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That's an excellent choice for a M/B build

You might also like the WorksmanFlyer I posted above for you to look at
 
Chris, WorksmanFlyer frames are as per Pat Dolan certified to 79cc engines. I suspect a larger engine could be fitted but the rear axel drop outs would be strained beyond design specs.
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