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

cool paint job--I like the silver / black style you made!

My commuter/errand runner/path rocket/nightcrawler for the last 1.5 years/4500+ miles:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/rohorn/Flow9.jpg


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

that is awesome! and kudos for getting the kiddies involved fast eddie outty

The helmet police will be all over you for this! ;)

i think u should by new one

^Dee dee dee.:roflmao: ,,,,BD


I think it looks badazz!!

My commuter/errand runner/path rocket/nightcrawler for the last 1.5 years/4500+ miles:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/rohorn/Flow9.jpg



I want one.

Kemmer, I plan on building bikes that are a cross between a chopper and a recumbent. And I'm only 40 miles south of you.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/wethepeople101/winterbike.jpg

My winter ride.

My commuter/errand runner/path rocket/nightcrawler for the last 1.5 years/4500+ miles:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/rohorn/Flow9.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/rohorn/daddio1.jpgThat bike is the coolest bike I've seen. I really like the clean, uncluttered design. Did you make this yourself? If so, how much would you charge to make another one just like it?

Kemmer, I plan on building bikes that are a cross between a chopper and a recumbent. And I'm only 40 miles south of you.

Really? I'd love to build a few more bikes, and one like this is on my list. I also want to build a four wheeled 5 passenger rig for the whole family. I just need a welder, but all my bike lust is sucking up my spare cash. Let me know when you start building, I'd love to come help.

My commuter/errand runner/path rocket/nightcrawler for the last 1.5 years/4500+ miles:



Is that a 3speed coaster brake hub? I don't see any brakes on that thing. The more I look at it the more I like it. It looks like it would be like riding a huge big wheel. Is anyone thinking fixed gear?

Everyone: Thanks!

It was built on my front porch and welded in the kitchen. I'm not in a position to build any copies for anybody, but I'm very honored by the request! At the risk of sounding spammy, I do have a "cookbook" for building one - it's a 1.3m .pdf file. It's cheap - PM me if you're interested.

It does have a 3 speed coaster brake hub - it works great.

It took a few minutes to get the hang of it when it was new - and a few weeks to get smooth with it.

Everyone: Thanks!

It was built on my front porch and welded in the kitchen. I'm not in a position to build any copies for anybody, but I'm very honored by the request! At the risk of sounding spammy, I do have a "cookbook" for building one - it's a 1.3m .pdf file. It's cheap - PM me if you're interested.

It does have a 3 speed coaster brake hub - it works great.

It took a few minutes to get the hang of it when it was new - and a few weeks to get smooth with it.

I kind of took it for granted that it would take a little getting used to, all cool bikes do. :D

I kind of took it for granted that it would take a little getting used to, all cool bikes do. :D

Oh yeah! This must be the right place......

My commuter/errand runner/path rocket/nightcrawler for the last 1.5 years/4500+ miles:


Very cool ride. 3,000 miles a year is something to be proud of on a bike like that I would think....

all said and done, this is "the oreo"

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m80/nugenhipsta/house033.jpg

Did some tweaks on my 5-speed custom chopper, here are the updated photos...

http://velospace.org/node/1121

Here is my pixie that I built up yesterday. I just fount out that the bikeproject gives these things away because they get so many. I was told to "Take as many as you can", but I only took one. Made it more rideable with a stem, larger bars, and a comfortable seat. Added the fenders becuse they are just cool. It is very easy to ride and is acually comfortable. :D
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i247/roughrider504/SUNP0018-3.jpg
EDIT: Dug around in my parts bin and put together a new setup. I can acually use most of the hand positions. Next time I go to the bikeproject, I can get a wheel with a freewheel instead of a coaster, and put on brakes. :lol: I love these things.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i247/roughrider504/SUNP0021-1.jpg

heres the new one, havent decided what to name her yet. yes that is a drum brake. questions comments welcome...

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m80/nugenhipsta/houseSmall.jpg

some of my rides...

"Al Frankenstien" Shown while receiving a new rear triangle which will now house a 3 speed internal hub instead of a seven/eight speed mtb hub. Front is shifted by hand or foot.

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/1277/p1010004ch8.jpg

another angle, bad picture.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/449/p1010003vp2.jpg

Here is "Foghorn Longhorn" another creation, I especially like the bars I built for this one. Constructed over 2 evenings.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1503/p1010009xr3.jpg


My tallbike "Pat". Hopefully he/she will get painted soon, just need a day above 40F... Might have to wait till spring...

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2213/p1010011sc1.jpg

All made with hacksaw/bench grinder/arc welder and a couple rattlecans.

All donor frames were found at the dump or free. My neighbors see me out tinkering and riding all the time, they are nice enough to pick up bikes with "Free" signs and leave them in my backyard for me to chop up and put back together. :)

Here is the finished product (until I find a rear tire and matching mirror). I added decals and fork re-enforcers, as well as matching the paint on front end. Lemme know what y'all think. :D

http://velospace.org/node/1121 (show off YOUR bikes!)

My newest creation, a modified Free Spirit 10-speed chopper.

Hey, here's my Old School Hot Rod Drylake Racer Dyno!

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Is that header wrap on the bottom tube?? Cool:),,,,BD

Yes it is Header wrap! All for the looks...
It's for getting the "old race car" look!
Pretty cool, right?


R.

Yup! Pretty cool!,,,,BD:)

Would have been great if you guys put a few words in our Forum too, anything...

forum.slownlow.com



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langolear 1
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/rscproduction/resive/DSC05695.jpg

here's "the huffer" (huffy frame found in trash). 26" frame, 20" wheels. all parts were used/free except the tires. found seat in parts bin of LBS. i plan on adding a chrome headlight.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m80/nugenhipsta/bikes.jpg

langolear 1
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/rscproduction/resive/DSC05695.jpg

what kind of tubing did you use for the fork extension? is it welded?

just steel piping bought from a hardwarestore, and i just put in a few heavy duty bolts. i know its not to strong but im not running ironmans with the bike.

heres my 1st project. it was black and rusted when i got it with bright blue fenders and pitted chrome. this is after a full day of sanding,painting and fine tuning. a few more things to come soon.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00498.jpg

used Krylon super-flat camo green paint, and Krylon gloss engine enamel for the wheels.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00496.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00499.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00500.jpg

Beautiful.

Beautiful.

thanks (if that was to me)

It most deffinatly was, thats what a cruiser should look like.

My only suggestion is whitewalls, and knock the sissy-bar down a notch.

new tires are definatly in store, white walls are a great idea. im pretty new to this, so any links/resources would be great.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/002-0588227-4980055?url=node%3D3403201&field-keywords=white+wall&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

BAMF! Right there, cheap whitewall tires.

woah, thank you good sir ^

Hey instrumetal4, what kind of bike is that? I have a 24 inch bike that has forks that are just like that, but it was painted when I got it and I don't know what it is.

Oh yeah, thanks for the white wall link wethepeople those are cheap!

kemmer, unfortunatley i dont know the brand of bike. it was a craigslist find and was listed as "70s stingray knockoff." its super fun and a pretty solid bike though. sorry i couldnt help.

Hey instrumetal4, what kind of bike is that? I have a 24 inch bike that has forks that are just like that, but it was painted when I got it and I don't know what it is.

Oh yeah, thanks for the white wall link wethepeople those are cheap!

Such an obvious site to, nobody would ever think of it :p.

And that bike has mad dropouts, never seen anything like 'em.

heres my 1st project. it was black and rusted when i got it with bright blue fenders and pitted chrome. this is after a full day of sanding,painting and fine tuning. a few more things to come soon.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00498.jpg

used Krylon super-flat camo green paint, and Krylon gloss engine enamel for the wheels.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00496.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00499.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/instrumetal/DSC00500.jpg


absolutely sick. keep up the good work.

thanks for all the kind words guys, i'll up some "before" pics soon.

Such an obvious site to, nobody would ever think of it :p.

And that bike has mad dropouts, never seen anything like 'em.

I have a frame with identical dropouts, no idea of the brand. It has a leading link suspension fork.... probably be a drop-in for that frame. ;)

http://mysite.verizon.net/tegants/fork.jpg

Old suspension bikes are wicked, the designs on them are so weird.

I have one of these fella's living in my shed right now:
http://www.acmebicyclecompany.com/images/moto6.jpg

Dood... I am soooooo envious! Schweet :D

Hell yeah! That is SOOO COOL! Thanks for posting that! Here's my old Takara monoshock. Someday I will get it all back together. Weighs a metric ton, lol.,,,,BD

Heh, my Yamaha weighs close to 70lbs :p.