i am 6' 2" and would like to build one of the stretch cruisers. where is the best place to get one from without breaking the bank?
Red a little insight please: I have a Micargi Tahiti with the motor and it seems to be very well constructed. Even the guy at the LBS commented on its construction and he deals in very expensive bikes. Is there something different when you get the stretched models? Is the Greenline better constructed? I was thinking about the micargi stretch, from what you said, I am glad I waited.I've built a couple of stretches. I do not reccommend Micargi. I currently have a Greenline and so far so good. Out of all the bikes I've built...the stretches seem the most comfortable. I've had my eye on a Kustom Kruiser on Ebay for $279 including shipping which I think is a very good deal. From what I understand...the Kustom Kruiser is a quality bike. This dealer evidently has several of them.NEW "GT Dyno" Kustom Kruiser Roadster, Black, Cruiser - eBay (item 200271459099 end time Nov-11-08 09:40:29 PST)
I love the Greenline and all chrome really sets it out there. How has it held up compared to the Micargi, mileage wise?I've had two Micargi frames fail on me. On one the weld failed and the other developed hairline cracks around the head tube. One of my threads/posts has pictures...I'll try to find it.http://motorbicycling.com/f15/redbs-greenline-s-t-r-t-3991-2.html#post38397
I've built a couple of stretches. I do not reccommend Micargi. I currently have a Greenline and so far so good. Out of all the bikes I've built...the stretches seem the most comfortable. I've had my eye on a Kustom Kruiser on Ebay for $279 including shipping which I think is a very good deal. From what I understand...the Kustom Kruiser is a quality bike. This dealer evidently has several of them.NEW "GT Dyno" Kustom Kruiser Roadster, Black, Cruiser - eBay (item 200271459099 end time Nov-11-08 09:40:29 PST)
I was really dissapointed to find out they had discontinued this bike. It's a nice bike, and from what I can see on thier site they don't have anything that is similar in thier new product line-up.CREATIVE ENGINEERING: glad you told us they discontinued the Duece.
getting and keeping the sprocket true,straight, and keeping the chain clear of the tire was a nightmare. i switched to a regular back wheel a few months ago. like my avater? haha.
now, i'll have to take the GT down off my flickr for builds for sale.
I am by no means an expert on bicycles but do now own a chrome Greenline and just got the blackcherry Kustom Kruiser...overall the KK looks like it is finished a bit better and has heavier spokes although the Greenline has twice as many...never seen a painted Greenline as mine is chrome but the blackcherry on the KK is nice...the front tube on the KK is straight and the Greenline is curved.Hello all. First post.
As already noted by others, I can get the KK roadster for $329 (just raised from $279, while it was in my cart… grr.)
I can also get the Greenline stretch for $261.
Both prices include shipping.
Although I like the lines of the KKR better, is it worth the extra money?
If the cost were the same, which would you all say was the better
thanks for the kind words. admittedly, my prices might be a little high on the stretch and BIg meanie, but they're quite a bit more work. if i have to do it, might as well make it worth my time.Spunout
I like your blog, very upbeat. Sounds like great prices too.
hmmm... thats more work than i did. i just used three spacers between wheel and sprocket. then, there was that whole coaster brake arm nightmare.I've been looking at the chain "run" from the engine to the rear wheel. It is going to be close!!! Just from general observation it looks like it will need about a 3/8" to 1/2" off-set of the engine sprocket to do it! Arrrghhh more custom layout work and machining.
Jim