Alt Bike Culture - what happens when you cant sell a bike and boredom ensues

a challenge. i bought the bike 3 months ago i had no complaints other than terrible brakes. it didnt stop me from enjoying the bike. but since im a lowrider at heart i decided to chop it and make it as low as i could get it. i named the bike the Led Zledppelin
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/703/1003444.jpg
apehangers could still be a plan but im not counting on it
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had some structural issues with the conduit so i ran some supports
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this is where its at after 8 days im getting a springer fork and a different seat once the weather breaks im going to cut the brake bosses off to run the chain
http://i53.tinypic.com/o09spi.jpg
its true ride height
http://i53.tinypic.com/209sejd.jpg
what kickstand?
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next to my GFs bike(potential victim #2)
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wow this is amazing how does it feel sitting on it? Hunched over?

so far very comfortable, no hunching

Cool I love that this bike started as a really small BMX and now it's HUGE! That is going to be a monstrously long chain though!

sweet !
please post more progress pics !

If I ever truly get bored I'm thinking of building a bike from Faugosa bread and Polish sausage.

If I can't unload it at least it will clog my arteries GOOD...YUM

got to ride it tonight i have to get a derailler on it for the chain and extend the handlebars its comfortable but very low

bike is done aside from a few hard turns and some sidewalks its really smooth and comfortable
http://i53.tinypic.com/x7xnk.jpg

Do your HEELS hit the pavement when pedaling?

Do your HEELS hit the pavement when pedaling?

no but they make great brakes

got the .40 cal boxes mounted
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need pic with rider attached

.40 cal boxes? You mounting a machine gun on there next?

.40 cal boxes? You mounting a machine gun on there next?
nah i needed the storage and gun boxes look better than nerdy bike bags

need pic with rider attached
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/bikeriderx/Chicago%20Rides/September%2025%20%202010/Image09252010153212.jpg

cool:thumb:

i can say its officially done a little under 40" wheel to wheel. ill add the stencil lettering sometime in the future

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Sick ride man :)
Looks uncomfortable? But I guess as shown in that picture of someone(you?) riding it, it must be okay.

The lowered bikes aren't something I'm really interested in, but I did want to drop in and say that it's incredible to see what you started with and what it ended up as. You obviously are creative, and that deserves credit. Nice work!

Nice

That is really cool. Is it any harder to navigate? It is so long.
Nice work!

thanks guys, the bike navigates fine i ride when i can

i since added a radio
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Hey, fun build.
I like your ammo boxes and the colour.
Nice simple, clean lines, neat work.

Whoa this is just great, and very creative.

I love it, a LOT

This bike really came together!!!

I read this thread awhile ago before the boxes or the paint that closed the deal. It didn't think it was all that great, now it looks like something that I envy. Awesome.

Awesome