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wearyourtruth
01-24-08, 10:26 AM
freewheel, chain, everything. this is so cool

http://www.leevalley.com/newsletters/Woodworking/2/3/article1.htm

http://www.leevalley.com/newsletters/Woodworking/2/3/article1-1-popup.jpg

http://www.leevalley.com/newsletters/Woodworking/2/3/article1-2-popup.jpg

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edzo
01-24-08, 10:40 AM
yes, yes it is
StephenH
01-24-08, 11:21 AM
Right off of Gillegan's Island.

I want to see him ride it, though.

Rincewind8
01-24-08, 11:25 AM
Right off of Gillegan's Island.

I want to see him ride it, though.
I hope it's flat where he rides it... I don't think it has a brake.
East Hill
01-24-08, 11:33 AM
I'm wondering how much it weighs.

He does mention in his article that he has the rachet system so that he can go downhill without pedalling, so apparently it's not completely flat.

East Hill
calamarichris
01-24-08, 11:42 AM
Wilmaaaaaa!
That, is slicker than owl-dung. Maybe he could melt beeswax onto the chain rollers for longer life?
Smart kid!
melinda923
01-24-08, 02:37 PM
WTF! How freakin creative!
Artkansas
01-24-08, 02:48 PM
That's wonderful.
fzrdave
01-24-08, 04:10 PM
That's pretty cool! I don't think it would actually work for any significant amount of time, but I sure have to applaud his ingenuity and sticktoitness.
hotbike
01-25-08, 10:32 AM
I once saw an old bicycle (c. 1903) that had shaft drive, and the gear on the end of the shaft was made of wood.
Fast Eddie
01-25-08, 10:40 AM
amazing, i dont think ive ever been as impressed with a bike build as i am with this one. i know nothing, back to the garage for me!!
fast eddie outty
facial
02-08-08, 04:28 PM
Great job with the aesthetics and artistry; however, I hope you will only use it for non-functional purposes! :D
MartinK
02-09-08, 06:05 AM
That is very unique indeed.
James H Haury
03-20-08, 04:26 PM
I suppose you would use furniture polish to shine it.Watch out for slivers. That said it is an incredible project and you deserve Kudos, well done!
gobot
03-26-08, 08:15 AM
the chain and the gearing will break if he rides it
East Hill
03-26-08, 09:53 AM
the chain and the gearing will break if he rides it
He has actually ridden it...

East Hill
gobot
03-26-08, 01:06 PM
correction: the chain and gearing would break if I rode it.
East Hill
03-26-08, 01:58 PM
correction: the chain and gearing would break if I rode it.

:roflmao:

East Hill
MountainBiker
03-26-08, 02:01 PM
Work of art....very nice. I think Id have stained it though. The amount of time in the chain had to be something. Hats off to you on this one....well done !!!!
cheeva
04-20-08, 05:45 PM
niiiice
but i think i like the bamboo bikes better
dervish
05-04-08, 07:15 PM
+1 for bamboo bikes
theyre awesome