Alt Bike Culture - Pics of your "alt bike(s)"?

Project 2 is underway...

SixThreeZero In The Barrel 3 speed cruiser.

Swapped out the seat for a Greenline seat and backrest...

waiting on vanilla fenders now...

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$5 garage sale pickup...

Before...
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Collegiatebefore-1.jpg

After...
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/RRside.jpg
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/RRfront.jpg
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/RRrear.jpg

Top notch!

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/wacowacko/RatRods%20and%20%20Crusiers/Picture094.jpghttp://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/wacowacko/RatRods%20and%20%20Crusiers/Picture095.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/wacowacko/RatRods%20and%20%20Crusiers/Picture094.jpghttp://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/wacowacko/RatRods%20and%20%20Crusiers/Picture095.jpg

Damn good rat!

Mississippimud I like your style, of bikes, and posting. There are no words to describe that bike...except "PERFECT".

Mississippimud I like your style, of bikes, and posting. There are no words to describe that bike...except "PERFECT".thanks for the comments heres one more http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/wacowacko/RatRods%20and%20%20Crusiers/Picture216.jpg

This is my entry for Rat Rod Bike Build Off 6
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff182/KOTA777/009-11.jpg

This is my entry for Rat Rod Bike Build Off 6
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff182/KOTA777/009-11.jpg

Oh my... That's a hot one! How does it ride with the fork like that?

So many thinkgs I like about this build. Just noticed how well you lined up the front rear "racks". Looks like a lightning bolt running through it.

AlmostTrick, Negative trail does take some time to get used to. But I've built so many bikes like this that it feels natural to me......Not for the faint of heart!

Kingfish 254..Thanks!

my beach cruiser is up and rolling now...

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284533_10150257894583927_655523926_7749082_6899290_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251448_10150257894663927_655523926_7749084_5455548_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262946_10150257894723927_655523926_7749085_7771987_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/282054_10150257894813927_655523926_7749087_1703461_n.jpg

May be not a fit for this category, but look what I happened to see yesterday in NYC.213704

I'd be willing to bet they have a sweater for their Chihuahua too.

May be not a fit for this category, but look what I happened to see yesterday in NYC.213704

That is the first time I have seen hippie camo.

Here is the finished product of my BEER RUN bike. It kinda took a turn in the styling once I found the steering wheel.

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/RatRodBikes%20Build%20Off/IMG_2238.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/RatRodBikes%20Build%20Off/Photo-0012.jpg

Mississippimud I like your style, of bikes, and posting. There are no words to describe that bike...except "PERFECT".

Two more: Wonderful Roadmaster!

The way the rear of the frame wraps around the fender, attached to a single bar says Harris/Snyder to me although I'm certain that frame goes around to several makes and models.

Perfect works just as well although I don't think my shoulders would like apehangers a lot.

You've defined Rat nicely, mississippimud!

That is the first time I have seen hippie camo. I'd love to see them crochet a better cassette..

Here is the finished product of my BEER RUN bike. It kinda took a turn in the styling once I found the steering wheel.

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/RatRodBikes%20Build%20Off/IMG_2238.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/RatRodBikes%20Build%20Off/Photo-0012.jpg

They could pull that over PARKED :lol:

A whimsical bike and great job, kingfish!

Project 2 is underway...

SixThreeZero In The Barrel 3 speed cruiser.

Swapped out the seat for a Greenline seat and backrest...

waiting on vanilla fenders now...

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Do it right

Don't fudge!

Great bikes guys! The blue bike by Mississippimud is a set up that I've considered building too, a cruiser frame with flat bars and a fast look.

KOTA, it's cool to see that you're a member here too. I'm an RR member too, but I posted much.

Here's what I built for build off #6 at Rat Rod forums. This bike was Western Flyer 10 speed with drop bars. Now it has sweet fat tires!

Do it right

Don't fudge!

haha... it's getting there... waiting on rear rack...

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184071_10150258890728927_655523926_7763542_4511062_n.jpg

After having so much fun with my first custom bike build on Rat Rod Bikes (http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=43662 )
I have been inspired to do a custom build with a 86 Dahon Classic
You can follow it here.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic...=432141#p432141[/url (http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=44315&p=432141#p432141)]

Another RRBer is making a sand bike out of the 20x4 rear ends of OCC StingRays. I plan on trying the same thing but marrying it to a Dahon Classic.

It is just an idea so far, but it should be fun. Well first I have to give complete credit to yoothgeye and his over the top sand bike SAND ROVER ([URL]http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=41955&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a )

I never would have thought of this on my own. I didn't want to continue bogarting his thread with stories about my hunt for a Stingray, so here is my thread.

About the time that I saw yooth's rolling frame, I saw a Sun Snyder, and then an OCC Stingray showed up on CL. I had to jump. I think yooth is dead on whith his scale and execution using a smaller frame with these fat twentys. With a bigger frame the wheels wouldn't look as big and thuggish.

I guess I can't really call this a build yet, because all I have is some of the parts and an idea. But maybe if I post my idea to RRBers it will force me to follow through and not have to walk the shameful halls of unfinished bikes.

As a reference and with major reverence, let me show an early photo of yooth's Sand Rover.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/SandRover.jpg
Pretty awesome build isn't it???

I don't plan to do a total theft of Sand Rover. I decided it would be cool to tie it in to another bike style that I enjoy and that is folding bikes.
Here is the 86 Dahon Classic that I am thinking of using. I know that there will be a few engineering challenges to this, but what the hell. It's a start.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dahon%2086%20Classic/IMG_6379.jpg

Also here is the OCC StingRay I started with. Cool story with this purchase, that I will post later.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Photo-0029.jpg

Here is a bad virtual mockup of what I hope to accomplish by marrying a Dahon Classic with two Stingray Chopper rear ends.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Dunethuggy.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41720887@N02/6054133324/in/photostream

Converted rally 20 now on 650 wheels.

What do you get when a Dahon folder gets drunk with a couple of OCC StingRays?
A Folding Pugsley (Fugsley)!!! http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=44315

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dahon%2086%20Classic/IMG_6379.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Photo-0029.jpg

Hopefully welding will start this weekend!

Virtual Mockup
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Dunethuggy.jpg

Actual Mockup
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000113-1.jpg

Old and new wheels. 16x1.5 versus 20x4!!!!
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/5e.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/5d.jpg

Oh how I would love a tall bike with a female frame on top.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj45/sandulescu/IMG_20110825_184524-1.jpg

I initially posted it in the Touring section, because that's what I built it for, but I think this is where it really belongs.

It went from an Xtracycle to a suspension xtracycle to a chopper and finally to this. Naked and muscle motorbikes were the big inspiration as far as looks and position on the bike goes, but it's larger than just about any naked bike and due to the cushy 8" front and back suspension it feels more like a cruiser with a more aggressive riding position. It's truly a joy to ride.

that looks like fun

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6054133324_f0fb8134b0_m.jpg

No less then six junked bikes were brought back to life to live again....Dubbed: "Chain of Fools".... Not quite done, but almost.:)
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff182/KOTA777/015-3.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff182/KOTA777/014-3.jpg

KOTA that is an amazing transformation and pulled that off quite nicely and knowing you and all your bike builds the most amazing part is that you put on a kick stand :eek:
You are officially old! :thumb:

Sculch

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6054133324_f0fb8134b0_m.jpg

I'm thinking thats a Jack Russell and judging the size of the bike with the elevated bars and seat..........what is this? More!

Sculch

This is our old tandem.
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It broke so we rebuilt it and now both people can pedal.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41720887@N02/4226188638/in/set-72157622990831301
I'm thinking thats a Jack Russell and judging the size of the bike with the elevated bars and seat..........what is this? More!

Sculch

heck out the 650 set, started life as a raleigh 20

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/4226188638_c4a1eee1d6_m.jpg
I started with this

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/4226188638_c4a1eee1d6_m.jpg
I started with this

That's a non-folding Raleigh Twenty , isn't it?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41720887@N02/3846150659/in/photostream
It is yeah, it was in a pile of rubbish ready to be collected from my mother in laws garage.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41720887@N02/6052997272/in/photostream
How it looks now

I found out you can put 16 inch motorcycle tires on the OCC 20x4 rims. I stopped off at the Harley dealer and picked up some free used ones. Here they are.
The jump from the OCC to the HD is is just as much a jump in scale as it was to jump from the Dahon 16 to the OCC. There is 16" of clearance from the ground to the bottom of the frame. The center of the crank will be 20" off the ground. I am going to have to add a penny farthing foot peg just to get up on this beast! :P Good thing that it folds up for easy carrying!! 8)
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Photo_A03B0D38-0A52-5F84-A39B-3CE0BB854333.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Photo_0B103667-0ABD-EC7A-3F56-0F1EC8728C57.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Photo_1254B254-DA32-D75C-3218-12E882285456.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Photo_AA979090-CF8B-01D7-E9BA-EEE0C44B5FD8.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000156.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Dahon.jpg

Love all the pics from the maniacs and mad geniuses out there!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41720887@N02/4226188638/in/set-72157622990831301

heck out the 650 set, started life as a raleigh 20

That's the best looking modified shopping bike I've ever seen. It looks like a lot of fun. Nice solution to lowering the bottom bracket (I saw the build photos on your flickr account).

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/rohorn/daddio1.jpg[/QUOTE]

Front wheel drive? :P

I woulkd like to see a video of that one in action.


Second! Seeing as it combines my love for skiing as well as biking!

Hope you find this as inspiring as I did.


http://vimeo.com/27675463

That's the best looking modified shopping bike I've ever seen. It looks like a lot of fun. Nice solution to lowering the bottom bracket (I saw the build photos on your flickr account).
Thanks for that, struggling to do that much cycling these days due to health problems so good fun to mess about with bikes

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/rohorn/daddio1.jpg

Front wheel drive? :P[/QUOTE]

One of my favorites..It's called a "F'lowroller"

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/58928_1186812287751_1751610005_354824_1502202_n.jpg

Coooool and simple :thumb: like that

KOTA let me ride Chain of Fools Saturday. sweet ride!

I heard it got knackered later in the day by another test rider though. Hope it's repairable Larry.

KOTA let me ride Chain of Fools Saturday. sweet ride!

I heard it got knackered later in the day by another test rider though. Hope it's repairable Larry.
Larry built it to be repaired, he's good that way. Hope you got to ride the bike that the guy didn't break.
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt198/Graylock_photos/HPVF2011-01.jpg

Out of storage for the HPVFest with an added breakdown joints that I started a few days before. It has inner sleeves welded to the back half that insert to the front half like a trombone. After that I just add the bolts. Stores in the back of the car in a stack. It's easy to do and a great addition to a long DIY recumbent.
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt198/Graylock_photos/TM-003.jpg
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt198/Graylock_photos/TM-002.jpg

Sculch

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/58928_1186812287751_1751610005_354824_1502202_n.jpg

Coooool and simple :thumb: like that

I do like that, I'd like to build something similar for my daughter

I finally have a rolling chassis for Fugsley (folding Pugsley) - Harley tires on a Dahon folder.

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/IMG_2545.jpg