EZR's Full Suspension Summer Project

[Easy Rider]

Well after a week of searching on Craigslist, I finally found a frame. It's an aluminum full suspension frame. It will have disc brakes on the front and regular pads on the back. I'll be calling Andrew soon for a new sprocket. The power plant will be a........?

 

[paul]

nice frame. i have been getting my full suspension mountain bike ready for the bicycle motor. i don't like bending over the bike to ride. its great in the woods but for riding around the streets and stuff i would rather sit upright. i used bmx handle bars and it made it like riding a comfort cruiser. i think i will call it my muiser lol.

 

[Ghost0]

That frame lends itself perfectly for a jackshaft kit. One of the few full suspension frames already capable of accepting a China girl without modifications. Do you know who made the frame and about what year?

 

[Easy Rider]

I feel I found a diamond in the rough with this frame. The guy I bought it off of said it was a late 90's Giant frame. I'm going to use a downhill chain tensioner like the Team BoXer full suspension bike. It's been tested and prove to be durable over rough terrain. Plus it minimizes the number of moving parts.

 

[sisdavid]

Put that big Italina engine on it

 

[Easy Rider]

Put that big Italina engine on it

Where I'm riding this thing...I'm going to need it.



$150 later

After the kids are asleep tonight, I'll be putting these parts on.

 

[Easy Rider]

Tonight I got a chance to briefly work on my bike. I installed the bearing cups and hubs, bars, seat, forks and brakes. Hopefully tommarrow I'll put the tires on the rims. I had one small hiccup. The cranks were the wrong size.

 

[Gear Dog]

looking good I'll be keeping an eye on this build.

 

[Easy Rider]

Here it is with its new rubber. Specialized Armadillo Tires

 

[invader-zim]

i like it
very clean

 

[Easy Rider]

Getting Closer

Today I got the right crank set and throttle done. Last would be the chain derailer and of course...the power plant.




I never really paid attention to the finer details of the frame until Lean Dean pointed it out to me. There are some cool CNC machined parts.

The bottom rail of the rear suspension

 

[Easy Rider]

The Top pivot point of the rear suspension

 

[Easy Rider]

i don't like bending over the bike to ride. its great in the woods but for riding around the streets and stuff i would rather sit upright.

Hi Paul,
I went to the bike store today and I found a detachable 3" riser. Here is a picture of my bars and they do seem a little low for street use. I'm think of getting a riser just for cruising.

 

[bills money pit]

Well after a week of searching on Craigslist, I finally found a frame. It's an aluminum full suspension frame. It will have disc brakes on the front and regular pads on the back. I'll be calling Andrew soon for a new sprocket. The power plant will be a........?

Where could I find a frame like the pic?
Thanks
Bill

 

[Easy Rider]

I got mine from the bike section on craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums.
The best part is I only got it for $70. I'll surf around and see if I can find another frame. The guy I bought it from said it was a Giant frame. Hopefully the motor will come in this week while Andrew from King's Sales and Service provides me with the Hub Adapter and sprocket.

Ken

 

[Mopedamauter79]

That's gonna look pretty sweet and be a comfy ride for sure.

 

[bills money pit]

I got mine from the bike section on craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums.
The best part is I only got it for $70. I'll surf around and see if I can find another frame. The guy I bought it from said it was a Giant frame. Hopefully the motor will come in this week while Andrew from King's Sales and Service provides me with the Hub Adapter and sprocket.

Ken

Ken:
Thanks for the help!
Bill

 

[Dave31]

I found a frame like it...1996 GT LTS, but it is a 16inch MTB...don't know if that's the right size

1996 GT LTS 16" MTB Frame - eBay (item 250258609412 end time Jun-19-08 11:17:19 PDT)

I'll keep my eye out for another one.

 

[iRide Customs]

Nice findon the old GT...those things were the shiz back in the day.

 

[bills money pit]

I found a frame like it...1996 GT LTS, but it is a 16inch MTB...don't know if that's the right size

1996 GT LTS 16" MTB Frame - eBay (item 250258609412 end time Jun-19-08 11:17:19 PDT)

I'll keep my eye out for another one.

I would prefer a 26 inch. Thanks for looking for me. If you find one, please let me know.
Bill