Can't decide on top tube

Tube curve up or down?

  • Curve up, classic

    Votes: 8 57.1%

  • Curve down, different

    Votes: 6 42.9%
  • Total voters
    14
  • Poll closed .
killercanuck

killercanuck

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Hi guys, so I was cutting and grinding on an old frame today, adding rake and having fun. But I can't decide on which way I should put the top tube...

I started with this bike here:
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What do you think:

Curve up?
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or Curve down?
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I'm hoping to get'r welded up this weekend, so I've got a couple days to scratch my chin...

What do you guys think?
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Greg,
The top tube 'up' looks better. With it down it makes the bike appear bent in the middle.
But that's just my opinion. You need to do what looks good to YOU. :)
Keep us posted on the project.

Tom
 
2door said:
Greg,
The top tube 'up' looks better. With it down it makes the bike appear bent in the middle.
But that's just my opinion. You need to do what looks good to YOU. :)
Keep us posted on the project.

Tom
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I agree that "up" looks better! However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and since you're the one riding around on it, go for what looks spiffy to you!

.wee.
 
I think curved down looks dope! But I agree w/ Jenn ( my sista from anotha mista!) beauty is in the eye of the beholder so go w/ your gut and do what you think is the best look for your taste.
 
Tube down looks cool, but it's all up to your taste.

That's just looks though. Tube up would be more practical. I'd test fit the motor to verify minimum necessary clearance before going with tube down.
 
Thanks guys and girls :) Hm, I didn't even think of it looking "broke back" down. Maybe I'll Nickname it "Broke Back Bikin'" and paint'r pink, lol, no way. Straight could be another option, maybe square up top might work. I'll dig out a piece when the sun comes up.

I've got an HS49cc to go in this bike. Helical gear Hoot till it dies and a 4G(maybe ezm) goes in. I like the looks of the 4G. Lots of engine clearance either way, it sits nice and low.

One thing I like about it turned down is how the tank sits, but a straight tube could give me that look too.

Took more pics while the coffee was brewing, check 'em out:

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See what I mean about the angle of the gas tank?
 
With the tank on it looks a little better (not as broken looking), but a straight tube might just be the ticket... no pun intended. hahaha
 
i also prefer curve upwards... it looks better, and you'll have more space for a bigger engine... :)
 
The tube is ok, but putting the tank on changes the harder visual dynamic that it gives. I suppose there's no chance of putting a cylindrical/barrel tank crossways behind the seat?
 
Yea that's a thought, but then I gotta build one :p worth thinking about though :) Was thinking of a lay-back post too, hmm
 
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Sorry to all the "up" voters, but like peeps said, gotta go with what I like eh. :) Decided to go with the down style after all. Wasn't crazy about the straight tube either, but had to try one. Don't know if it was the diameter of the tube, but something threw me off it.

So yea, got'r brazed up today:
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Going to add a huge gusset up front, coming back a good 5-6"(or more) from the head tube. And a smaller one at the top-back for some peace of mind and looks.

I'll keep pics coming as I go.

Even if I'm not happy with the end result, its still good practice... Plus the motor/forks/crank can always go on something else :)
 
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