Pics of what I did over the winter
04-13-10 | 11:42 AM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
Yes and I made them out of raw art canvus. I made them for around town so they are small
04-13-10 | 09:01 PM
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Quality as always! May have to get you to make me a proper Rando bar bag one day when I have the cash.
Lock of Love? good cause! Props to you for that. Lets see what you look like now.
Lock of Love? good cause! Props to you for that. Lets see what you look like now.
04-13-10 | 09:53 PM
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Those are gorgeous bikes. The bamboo racks, the chain guards, the curved wooden fenders are absolutely lovely. I'm in awe! You know how to use your winter with style.
04-14-10 | 11:15 AM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
I would love to make you aa bag!!! You can even scetch what you want on a dinner napkin or send me some photos. If what I make you is not what you want just send it back
Yes I have a great trust in all the people here and they allways pay me when they can or after they get the goods, ron.
04-14-10 | 11:37 AM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
WoW, THANK YOU! It is so good to be online with all of you guys!!! It has been (last Jul1st) a long time and it is good to be back. I got a used lap top so I dont have all the ATT bills,,, here to stay I hope.
04-14-10 | 01:20 PM
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Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I was wondering where you were all these months, Ron.
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04-14-10 | 02:50 PM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
Ok Noglider I had to snap this one for you 10 to 15 min ago sitting ON my office in all that fresh air! wow, I need to cut my hair when I get home. SHeeSH!
This is the place I am at when I am on the forums now. A coffee shop bet all the courts!
This is the place I am at when I am on the forums now. A coffee shop bet all the courts!
04-14-10 | 02:54 PM
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I'm inspired to say, ... "Nice to meet you!" 
Thanks.
Thanks.
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04-14-10 | 03:01 PM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
04-14-10 | 05:41 PM
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Looking for something the size of a Ostrich bag but more like VO's bag with the goodies pockets and flap that opens away from the rider. https://www.velo-orange.com/bapaandba.html I am looking for it to sit low on the racks like they show the Ostrich in that link. I ride a 25 inch frame so a lot of room on my bike. Wanting to loose the rear rack in the summer and get my battery for my head light out of my bottle holder.
I'll get a Nitto M12 or VO Randonneu rack and a Decaleur when I have the cash to hang it on. https://www.velo-orange.com/racks.html
I'll get a Nitto M12 or VO Randonneu rack and a Decaleur when I have the cash to hang it on. https://www.velo-orange.com/racks.html
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04-14-10 | 05:58 PM
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m'Ron,
I have been thinking to make my own canvas bags myself. Something along the lines of what you made (to fit a 17" laptop though).
Could you post some close up pics of the pannier? especially what you did on the reverse? I assume they are 'racktop' double panniers?
If you have some design sketches, please pass those along too if you don't mind.
LASTLY, is the leather riveted to the canvas or did you stitch it as well? If you did Rivet it, is there leather on the inside of the bag as well to give it more strength?
Sorry for allthe questions...but I am really curious.
Cheers
I have been thinking to make my own canvas bags myself. Something along the lines of what you made (to fit a 17" laptop though).
Could you post some close up pics of the pannier? especially what you did on the reverse? I assume they are 'racktop' double panniers?
If you have some design sketches, please pass those along too if you don't mind.
LASTLY, is the leather riveted to the canvas or did you stitch it as well? If you did Rivet it, is there leather on the inside of the bag as well to give it more strength?
Sorry for allthe questions...but I am really curious.
Cheers
04-15-10 | 10:10 AM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
m'Ron,
I have been thinking to make my own canvas bags myself. Something along the lines of what you made (to fit a 17" laptop though).
Could you post some close up pics of the pannier? especially what you did on the reverse? I assume they are 'racktop' double panniers?
If you have some design sketches, please pass those along too if you don't mind.
Hey Mac, this is a photo from my profile and if you "click" on my profile you can find lots more and even what nots on weather proofing and what have you. This is a photo of the back of one of my bags (WoW, I say of allot) and I would love to help you, ron.
LASTLY, is the leather riveted to the canvas or did you stitch it as well? If you did Rivet it, is there leather on the inside of the bag as well to give it more strength?
Sorry for allthe questions...but I am really curious.
Cheers
I have been thinking to make my own canvas bags myself. Something along the lines of what you made (to fit a 17" laptop though).
Could you post some close up pics of the pannier? especially what you did on the reverse? I assume they are 'racktop' double panniers?
If you have some design sketches, please pass those along too if you don't mind.
Hey Mac, this is a photo from my profile and if you "click" on my profile you can find lots more and even what nots on weather proofing and what have you. This is a photo of the back of one of my bags (WoW, I say of allot) and I would love to help you, ron.
LASTLY, is the leather riveted to the canvas or did you stitch it as well? If you did Rivet it, is there leather on the inside of the bag as well to give it more strength?
Sorry for allthe questions...but I am really curious.
Cheers
Last edited by mechanicalron; 04-15-10 at 10:13 AM.
04-15-10 | 10:36 AM
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Ron, im not goint to lie, the rock dove bike is my favourite of the DIY cargo/"longtails" ive seen!
do you think i could get some shots of the back to see what you did? Im actively looking for a decnt steel MTB frame for a summer project
Aaron
do you think i could get some shots of the back to see what you did? Im actively looking for a decnt steel MTB frame for a summer project
Aaron
04-15-10 | 11:32 AM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
the top of the added\new stays had to be extended so I used a part of the donner bike top tube and re-shaped it to fit bet the original stays like here.
Next the chainstays on the donner bike are huge and fit over the original stays. I had to cut and shape the drop-outs so it fit together like a
leggo block.
I dont need to tell you that the donner bike was a lot smaller frame size and worked out great for this. Once I had it all fit together I drilled and rivited one side with a small steel rivet. after that, I had to check that the frame was true than check it again!!! When I was happy with everything I rivited the other side and the top up by the seat tube. Perfect' and ready to weld, grind smooth and paint (I used RustOleum and so sorry for my bad spelling).
04-15-10 | 11:41 AM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
O-yea, I want to add that the old frame was an old 1980 rockhopper and had 110mm spacing for the rear hub and the new frame part is a 135mm so this worked out great! allso chainstays slope down towards the BB but a MTB has a high BB so when you extend that slope make sure you have the room so you dont "strike" your pedal. I picked up the Rackhopper for $10 and put Mich street tires on it that can go to 87psi so the total cost with paint was under $60 until I wanted the dyno hub.
04-15-10 | 11:48 AM
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Ron, your bikes are seriously nice! Have you ever considered selling custom bikes? Your hand-built stuff is way nicer than the stuff Rivendell sells for $$$$. You could cater to bike yuppies everywhere. Just an idea... You have some real talent. I wish I had even a fraction of your artistic skills.
04-15-10 | 12:04 PM
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From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
Ron, your bikes are seriously nice! Have you ever considered selling custom bikes? Your hand-built stuff is way nicer than the stuff Rivendell sells for $$$$. You could cater to bike yuppies everywhere. Just an idea... You have some real talent. I wish I had even a fraction of your artistic skills.
04-15-10 | 01:06 PM
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Now I'm blushing. Here's an idea, though. The next time you restore a bike, dress it to the nines with your hand-made creations and take some pictures. Post said bike on various craigslists or ebay and offer to ship it anywhere. See what kind of offers you get. I think there's a sizable market for hand-crafted bikes, especially outside of your area. It's basically the market Rivendell and other niche bike makers hope to fill, and I'm sure there's room for a unique artist like yourself to fit in. If you ever do this, post the link on BF. I might want to bid on it myself!