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Old 02-23-06, 03:09 PM
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So here are pictures of my wicked new custom dropouts. They were EDM wire cut from 3/16" stainless steel and installed by the wicked cool folks over at Bisegal. Just thought I'd share.
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Those look sharp.
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pretty wicked.
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Those aren't dropouts. They're track ends.
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Originally Posted by rodny71
Those look sharp.

Literally...I would avoid backward circles on that badboy. You could an eye out with that thing.
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pretty, but I know I would somehow slice myself on them the first time I took a ride.
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look awesome, I'd be afraid to ride them, though. Generally, I wouldn't ride a bike with any sharp edges sticking out anywhere
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I love the effect the pointy ends have, so I think I'll chance the minimal risk of injury. I just love how they bring a look of speed to the bike, next step is the powdercoat/pinstripe/airbrush process to complete the rebirth process.
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Originally Posted by $0.00/Gal
Those aren't dropouts. They're track ends.
I think they're called fork ends.
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i'd be afraid to ride with my wheel too far back in those. they get pretty thin.
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I think those would be called "kabobs".
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Originally Posted by $0.00/Gal
Those aren't dropouts. They're track ends.
Okay Sheldon.
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Okay Sheldon.
hey if you wanna get picky
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your axle fits in there with the round bump part from the bottom flame?
probably a dumb question.

they look good. I'd take a file to the parts of the ends that join the stays though. Make it fluid.
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Yeah I need to file a bit more, but I'll enjoy that greatly. The axle does it in through the round bump, its a touch tight though. It does get thin in the rear but I only plan to ride with the axle further forward and they were designed with that in mind. The last third of the stainless is basically only there for the effect.
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Those look pretty mean, I like 'em. Are they both like that? Just wondering in case you're going to use a tensioner...
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Cool. Chariot of the Gods !
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They are both like that, I have no intention of using a tensioner.
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The camaro of trackends. That bike needs a flamejob like nobody's business. And I'd better see some mulletosity as well.
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anything i could say about those things would get me banned.
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