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Cazzzidy
10-01-07, 12:02 AM
Hey guys,

Just thought I'd post up a photo of my latest project. I built this frame using a cut up old Raleigh cruiser and recycled most of its components. It's a reinforced mixte design, MIG'd up with a few sizes of .065 ERW tubing... probably similar to schedule 40 conduit. The frame weighs 25 pounds but can easily support 600+ lbs of people or cargo.

It's got removable pegs and running boards, and a nice deck that covers a beautiful radiused rack. Smooth shifting with the cruisers original 7 speed internal Shimano Nexus hub and coaster brake. It has a MTB front fork with cantaliever brakes, and handle bars from an old tandem.

I built this thing for burning man, hence the wild paint job. It was a huge success... spent the whole week taxi'ing people around.

Leigh_caines
10-01-07, 12:23 AM
I like it...
Tho pinks not my colour

Metricoclock
10-01-07, 01:23 PM
sweet bike, I'm looking to convert an old tandem i have to a similar converstion

Artkansas
10-03-07, 12:15 PM
That's nice. Looks like a great build quality too.

joewey
10-03-07, 09:35 PM
Nice Job!

oldfool
10-05-07, 05:44 AM
Nice taxi bike. Useful and sleek