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photogravity 02-23-13 06:41 AM
Originally Posted by puchfinnland (Post 15307081)
Originally Posted by Velognome (Post 15305853)
Max Rockatansky just signed off!

Having moved to the realm of motorcycles, I like this one:

http://geek-news.mtv.com/wp-content/...ycle_above.jpg

http://geek-news.mtv.com/wp-content/...ycle_angle.jpg
I also like it, and respect that it is art, but how to turn the front wheel?
I see the arm and ball joint but I cant figure it.
See the gold rod on the right side above the axle?

shrtdstncrdr 02-23-13 07:01 AM
There are some very nice Vespas which have been done in a kind of steampunkish theme. I guess..

I'd rather just ride my Raleigh Superbe once the snow here in central MN actually melts.

Harv

Velognome 02-23-13 07:37 AM
Originally Posted by Chombi (Post 15305797)
The morer I look...the more I'm just amazed. Steampunk...punk....bikerculture...whatever, this is just cool, and huge, I'm assuming loud and fast :thumb:

Gravity Aided 02-23-13 08:00 AM
Originally Posted by Velognome (Post 15307361)
The morer I look...the more I'm just amazed. Steampunk...punk....bikerculture...whatever, this is just cool, and huge, I'm assuming loud and fast :thumb:
Once that thing tips, there's no gettin it back up.

DIMcyclist 02-23-13 10:33 AM
Originally Posted by Chombi (Post 15304120)
It doesn't look like a comfortable (or efficient) ride, but I really dig that Rick Griffen 'Flying Eyeball' headlamp. On the whole though, it's a beautiful object.

Velognome 02-23-13 10:50 AM
Originally Posted by Gravity Aided (Post 15307386)
Once that thing tips, there's no gettin it back up.
Chombi....do you have any information of the beast?

TuckamoreDew 02-23-13 10:56 AM
Originally Posted by Baytree (Post 15307055)
That's one of the best steampunk bikes I've seen! Very classy. How's the handling with that boiler on the back?
Fairly top-heavy, but not too bad.

Chombi 02-23-13 11:17 AM
Originally Posted by Velognome (Post 15307819)
Chombi....do you have any information of the beast?
It's the creation of Engineer named "Wild Bill" Gelbke, known as the "Road Dog". I think right after WWII.
It's well know in the motorcycling circles mainly because of it's over the top looks that is so ugly, that it's beautiful....
Here's some more info on the bike and the man....
http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogsp...-road-dog.html

Chombi

satbuilder 02-23-13 11:36 AM
Looks pretty cool! Wonder how it corners?

ilikebikes 02-23-13 12:56 PM
Everyones entitled to an opinon and thats the truth, what I'm wondering is when does it cross over to just being a sour person that can't respect what other people want to do with their spare time and in some cases their lives? I'm pretty sure we all have run into people who think cycling is pretty ****ing stupid and just plain senseless right? I'll answer for you, sure we do, we all ***** about them right here on this very bikeforum. Personally I think Steampunk as a hobby or even as a lifestyle is pretty ****ing cool, these people work hard to build these things, and I like 'em. I like 'em just fine. :)

gl1000honda3 02-23-13 01:27 PM
Me Too..Wow!!!!
Originally Posted by TampaRaleigh (Post 15303442)
Since there are so many of us who share a love of vintage bicycles, I'm wondering if there are any others, like me, who love "steampunk" creations? I would GLADLY own and proudly ride any of these:

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps0e68ee1b.jpg

Gravity Aided 02-23-13 01:46 PM
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-make-or-model

Pretty steampunkish bike, from what I can see here. Naturally occurring, no hipster involvement .


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