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

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/Photo_AE5F22A7-4350-6010-180B-E77002E71480.jpg

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the long bicycle seem so cool and amused.....

Got this bicycle with a front wheel set of 24x1.75 and a 16x1.75 rear wheel. What I retained from the original bicycle was the frame. Installed a Suntour shock absorber and wheel set of 26x1 3/8 and rear wheel of 18x1.75
Rims and spokes are stainless steel. Nexus dynamo/brake hub and 3-speed IGH for the rear wheel. Original sticker is Silky II but since I can't search the net for the original brand and model I decided to name it Scorcher after all the changes I made.

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is this a common style of bike over there? is it considered to be like a city bike or something?

while i was typing i remembered i made a bike somewhat similar, but it was kinda an out of the blue project and i haven't done anything with it since the basic build

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/Philphine/bikes/Picture205.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/Philphine/bikes/Picture208.jpg

i've been calling it a softail bobber (was thinking paint it flat/semi gloss black, white walls, etc.) but now seeing yours, maybe i made something that already has a name. i just don't know what it is.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/IMGP4713.jpg

My Grandfather rode a bike set up like that back in 1912. It was made by Columbia or Pope I believe and had wooden rims with direct drive. It was designed to keep away the stray dogs that roamed at that time. It sold very few and was dropped from the line. He flipped his over and put a seat on it but had to pedal it backwards to go forwards.

Sculch

My Giant Stiletto facebook group has picture of my cool chopper and others from the group:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/121057141238942/

I haven't posted an update of Fugsley in a long time.
Dahon folding bike with Harley Davidson tires and OCC STingray frame parts and a water ski rack thrown in.
You can see the entire build diary on Rat Rod Bikes here
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=44315

Here is the frame with no tires.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000959.jpg

And with tires
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000979.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000966.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000972.jpg

That's not just cool, it's sofa king cool.

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This is a guys bike that has audio and a/v solar features. He brings his bike to Occupy Sydney and shows movies

I haven't posted an update of Fugsley in a long time.
Dahon folding bike with Harley Davidson tires and OCC STingray frame parts and a water ski rack thrown in.
You can see the entire build diary on Rat Rod Bikes here
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=44315

Here is the frame with no tires.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000959.jpg

And with tires
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000979.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000966.jpg
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac348/kingfish254/Dune%20Thuggy/WP_000972.jpg

heck of beast you got there, i like the graphics you got on the surf board in the back.

heck of beast you got there, i like the graphics you got on the surf board in the back.

Thanks man. That is actually a water ski. I painted the top of it orange and then bought the skateboard grip tape and cut out some hot rod flames on it before I laid it over the orange.

If you want to see how much fun this bike is, check out this video of me running down tourists in Savannah.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTVrW-D-Vak&feature=youtu.be

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/IMGP4713.jpg

so how you plan on riding this upside down?

is this a common style of bike over there? is it considered to be like a city bike or something?....

My guess is the bike is one of the confiscated bikes (illegally parked) form Japan which are shipped to the Phillipines and sold through different sources. This style bike is somewhat popular with the trendy young women in the city here in Kyoto. (20 - 26 year olds)

I can't take credit for this but I am riding it:) props to Trenton Altier

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f384/vanvanj/chopper.jpg

My 3 cruisers and my one non-cruiser

Autum Minion
Felt Shelby
Felt Little Bastard
Schwinn Vestige



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dig the spring forks on the bottom two and the paint on the top one.

thanks, the top bike has a flax/resin frame and is painted in water based paint in an eco design and the forks on the 2 bottom bikes are Felt Abraham's

thanks, the top bike has a flax/resin frame and is painted in water based paint in an eco design and the forks on the 2 bottom bikes are Felt Abraham's

cool. i was thinking about painting one of my bikes up wood grane but i cant seem to get it right.
ive been looking at spring forks for one of my cruisers but havnt found one i want other than one vintage one simular to yourse

like this
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BP1dsfqB2No/TJrS9TYz4FI/AAAAAAAAAeo/fuP_6-bBglg/s1600/Monark+Super+Deluxe+Bicycle+Green.jpg

add mine to the list!


http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll286/750chop/100_2747.jpg


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sorry, maybe a pic not so fuzzy.


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That is FLAT-OUT gorgeous.:thumb::thumb:

yeah it is! I must have missed this one.

I've been around BF for a while. One day I stumbled across Alt Bike Culture. This is what happened:
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Was: boring 1981 Raleigh. Now: 2012 Comic Book Bike, red cloth bar tape, wine bottle cork bar end caps, Campy brake levers, Shimano Arabesque shifters, Snake bottle cage, Tire Savers. It took me all Winter, several bottles of wine, (not to mention the comic books). When it warmed up, I hit it with clear coat. Done on the cheap with trades. A super fun ride.

Of course, you can't have just one:
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Was: boring canary yellow 1988 Specialized Rockhopper. Now: 2012 Satin Black cruiser, 3/4" copper tubing handlebars, jute wrapped grips, 150mm Tioga T-Bone stem, flexible copper icemaker line bottle cage, 6 speed thumbies, slicks. This bike is a hoot to ride.

I almost got one for myself. I'm 35, and was asking me wife if she'd buy me that "Schwinn from Kmart". She liked it too, so it would have been a sure thing, but they left very little room for any kind of custom mods. I love the back wheel, but it can't be laced to any other hub. Little kids don't care, but to a big kid, it was kind of a letdown. I'll have to build a few myself instead.

Your nephew is lucky to have such a cool aunty.
cool i have a new stingray that needs a few parts

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couple of monstrosotys i made/helped make

grrr thirs pic isnt showing up it works when i click on it

Wow there's some amazing bikes in here, cheers to the creativity of some of these bike craftsmen, or craftswomen.

Wow there's some amazing bikes in here, cheers to the creativity of some of these bike craftsmen, or craftswomen!!

Nice builds! How wide are the back tires on that trike and where can i get some?

I've been around BF for a while. One day I stumbled across Alt Bike Culture. This is what happened:
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Was: boring 1981 Raleigh. Now: 2012 Comic Book Bike, red cloth bar tape, wine bottle cork bar end caps, Campy brake levers, Shimano Arabesque shifters, Snake bottle cage, Tire Savers. It took me all Winter, several bottles of wine, (not to mention the comic books). When it warmed up, I hit it with clear coat. Done on the cheap with trades. A super fun ride.
Fill us in on applying the comic books! I love it!

some of my bikes i build and sell, but i build what i see in my head260174260175260176260177

my frame conversions

singel speed, patina and all 3 speed hub converted to run middle gear, 78 murray taper frame260184260185260186260187260188260189260184

2601901950 starjet

260192a 60s schwinn i converted from girls frame

my latest pub crawler:

1936 Westfield Seminole

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/7561613780_8e335e4597_b.jpg

some of my previous builds
265471Centrix (unknown year and model)
265474265478265480stretch/drop Leader frame and unknown litle girl bike
265479chopp leader "wheely machine"

265481Western frame "unknown year and model"

my latest pub crawler:

1936 Westfield Seminole

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/7561613780_8e335e4597_b.jpg
Man! you got taste! i wish my Centrix look as good

Here's a shot of my latest Custom , The Cherry Bomber . It's not quite finished yet . ]http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/dogdart/more%20bikes/even%20more%20bikes/006.jpg

My 1920s velodrome replica, yes i did get alot of hater comments from single speed guys that only can only assemble a bike out of parts and have no idea how to machine or fabricate anything just slap together multi colored junk and call it art lol, yes its pointy and yes it looks dangerous but frame is an 1985 tour de monde thats like 50cm so its low, and this is what they ran on some of the old race bikes it was called a "lucky seven" and its was to get an aerodynamic competitive edge, my bike however is very light and did use a bit of modern tech like black anodized aluminum wheels and aluminum 3 piece cranks, modern chain aluminum "M" bars and a few other things, i do ride it alot and people trip out.267220267221267222

My 1920s velodrome replica, yes i did get alot of hater comments from single speed guys that only can only assemble a bike out of parts and have no idea how to machine or fabricate anything just slap together multi colored junk and call it art lol, yes its pointy and yes it looks dangerous but frame is an 1985 tour de monde thats like 50cm so its low, and this is what they ran on some of the old race bikes it was called a "lucky seven" and its was to get an aerodynamic competitive edge, my bike however is very light and did use a bit of modern tech like black anodized aluminum wheels and aluminum 3 piece cranks, modern chain aluminum "M" bars and a few other things, i do ride it alot and people trip out.267220267221267222

We like. A big hearty Socal Fukkin' A dood to you.

So this is the first incarnation of my monstrosity, it's changed a bit since but i don't have recent pictures of it. I'll take some in a day or two though.
Man it's changed a lot since then, I've got to take some new pictures.

I like what you have going on! I'm working on one now that's similar but more of a UTE to carry people or cargo. I've got less than two weeks to finish it for a festival so I will have pictures soon. Looking to see yours finished here soon.

So this is the most recent state of this monster. What I need to do now is build another fork to fit a 26" wheel so the pedals will actually clear the ground. Plan on putting some long swept bars on it, and once it's actually rideable stick a little motor in it.

My High Wheeler as of today. New seat and rear carrier.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7855248360_3438453919.jpg

My Harley Cosmo chopper.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7704528830_69ee9ed68f.jpg

I like your fork idea Elbowgrease. I have one I have not posted here I did a few years ago but left it hanging on the wall as work in progress.
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