HDC, beach cruiser update

[Big Dave]

Saw you mentioned the treadly in another thread - Mine's getting there. Looking for a suitable bullet tail light currently. Had the rear wheel re-spoked for better gutter hopping. Painted the front.

The balloon tyres are 24x3 so it has roughly the same dia. as 26" wheel.

I'd like to get the Electra frame and start from scratch. I'd do it with 8 speed chain gears, front and rear discs and probably go for a 26" front wheel and mountain bike forks with some suspension unt gaiters.

Toying with the idea of going to the 8 speed hub on this one too, but the performance of the drum brakes probably would need upgrading as well.

I have a nice Kona Mountain Bike too, but I much prefer the cruiser for around here. Done about 1,500km on it now.

[SMOKEU]

That must take a lot of effort to pedal compared to a decent road bike.

[Big Dave]

Nah. I ain't no 60lb weakling dontchaknow.

[Road kill]

Cool,like the colour as well.

Just as God intended.

[Nova.]

get into dirtjumping you pussy.

[Big Dave]

get into dirtjumping you pussy.

Heeeey - I said I have a nice Mountain Bike too. A Kona 24 Speed. It gets a workout around the stormwater course. 2 spots for air.

[Big Dave]

Latest addition - Garmin Edge 200 - possible motorbike application too?

http://www.bigdavesplace.co/2012/10/...-edge-200.html

[MisterD]

I'd like to get the Electra frame and start from scratch. I'd do it with 8 speed chain gears, front and rear discs and probably go for a 26" front wheel and mountain bike forks with some suspension unt gaiters.

You could always go properly fat: http://surlybikes.com/bikes/pugsley...

I'd definitely be looking at belt drive rather than chain, if you're around salt and sand: http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/

[Spyke]

I've got a 8 speed hub and they work really well I think theres 11 speeds out now too. they have smooth as shifting and basically no maintenance.

[Big Dave]

Thanks - I priced up the conversion to the 8 speed hub - it was around $350.
I think what I will do is convert my 24sp Kona mountain bike into a 'comfort bike'.
I found a cable kit that will allow wide BMX-style handlebars and fit a similar saddle to the cruiser.
Next project.

MD. Nice too - but not radical enough. More like this.
http://2009.feltracing.com/09-catalo...s-sixty-8.aspx

And this is cool too.
http://2009.feltracing.com/09-catalo...iron-bolt.aspx

The belt drive is interesting. veeeeerrryyy interesting....


Here's the place for ideas:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com
Just stuck some pics of mine in the forum.

[MisterD]

MD. Nice too - but not radical enough. More like this.
http://2009.feltracing.com/09-catalo...s-sixty-8.aspx

What kind of half-arsed bike company puts a photo on the interwebs without getting the chain length right?

Here's the place for ideas:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com
Just stuck some pics of mine in the forum.

Eek no, I need my bike to perform. If you ever see me riding something with the saddle lower than the bars, please knock me off!

This is my next one:http://www.singularcycles.com/shop/i...181/image/455/

[Big Dave]

Efficient transportation is not the goal here. It's about burning calories and having a bit of fun doing it. Not sticking your arse in the air :-P

[MisterD]

Efficient transportation is not the goal here. It's about burning calories and having a bit of fun doing it. Not sticking your arse in the air :-P

Ah well, IMO there's nothing more fun than attempting to ride off-road on drop bars.

[Big Dave]

It's like motorcycles. Much depends on the size of the rider. Try it at 6'5". Drop bars are not below the saddle, they are below my knees