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[atombikes]

I reworked the frame on my FWD MBB bike over the last couple months. The major changes are:

1) downtube diameter increased
2) headtube angle changed slightly
3) front "powertrain" triangle reworked with MTB-style forks instead of road bike forks

The result of the changes is a stiffer frame, a slightly lower front end, a little more positive trail, and I refined alot of details that were pretty rough before.

It's not totally done, I still have to cable it up, but that should be done this week. I decided to change the handlebars from the previous "Bachetta-style" bent conduit bars to the ones pictured, which are from a cruiser type bike. Time will determine if this type of handlebar works on this bike.

The paint is all rattle can, baked in the oven I described in the post titled "Paint Oven". It seems to be pretty durable.

I decided to leave the little "stub" above the BB in order to have a place to mount a light later.

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[jeff-o]

Let us know how it rides!

[BlazingPedals]

It's looking pretty good! The handlebars look a little high - I suspect you'll be fiddling with them for a while. But you'll be smiling the whole time. :)

[atombikes]

It's looking pretty good! The handlebars look a little high - I suspect you'll be fiddling with them for a while. But you'll be smiling the whole time. :)

Thanks for your comment. Yes, the handlebars are the one area that I haven't totally sorted yet; but you're right, I will be smiling the whole time!