| Author | Message | ||
     Danger_dave |
We've done this topic before, but I've just about finished my beach cruiser. Looking for a suitable bullet tail light currently. Had the rear wheel re-spoked for better gutter hopping ability. 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. 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 with gaiters. Toying with the idea of going to the 8 speed hub on this one, but the performance of the drum brakes probably would need upgrading as well. I have a nice Mountain Bike too, but I much prefer the cruiser for around here and exercising the dawg. Done about 1,500km on it now.  Whatcha got? | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Nuthin, my wife pinched mine when hers fell to bits. Wouldn't mind something like yours though, is it hub gears? | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Here ya go DD. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-BULLET-MARKER-TURN-S IGNAL-LIGHTS-RED-LED-SMOOTH-BOBBER-CHOPPER-CRUISER -1PR-/251144026319?hash=item3a7959b8cf&item=251144 026319&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr | ||
| Rotzaruck |
What does Dawg ride? | ||
| Danger_dave |
He sets the pace.  | ||
| Danger_dave |
Nice bullet lights - I only need one though....maybe....hmmmm.... Yea - 3 Speed Shimano hub. (Message edited by danger_dave on September 14, 2012) | ||
| Notpurples2 |
I bought a '09 Lefty 29er this summer. I went back and forth on getting a 29er, it's got pros and cons vs a 26 mtb. But it was a sweet deal and I'm pretty happy with it. Fast, unique, innovative, and made in the USA... just like my other two-wheeled rides.  | ||
| Firstbuell |
what exactly are those pros & cons? I once heard BB-155 talking briefly about his 29, but no details..... | ||
| Notpurples2 |
The 29er feels bigger and less nimble than my 26. It rolls over terrain easier and has more grip though. It just takes a little getting used to. I think on flat and uphill I'm faster on the 29 but going downhill through tight sections I'm faster on a 26, and faster still on a full suspension 26. I want to be a eventually add a 26" or 650b full suspension lefty to the stable. That front end is so light and responsive, I'm a believer now. (Message edited by notpurples2 on September 14, 2012) | ||
| Whitetrashxb |
looks great DD.. as a kid in the '80s i was obsessed with BMX freestyle, actually i kinda still am  always loved the style of those bikes This is my daily rider i built up last year, she keeps me young   | ||
| Rick_a |
I had one of these as a kid on loan from my older brother:  Still have my Odyssey Pitbull brakes and Peregrine platform pedals. May recreate that bike someday for old times sake. He took it back, painted it, put a bunch of the latest and greatest parts on it, and gave it to my younger brother who got it stolen soon after.  I saw him recently and after bringing it up he bought me this as consolation:   ...anyway, I'd consider that a cruiser 'cause I'm too old for that s**t. (Message edited by Rick_A on September 14, 2012) | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
The bmx ,that where some good times! We had some converted to 5 and 7 speed cassette and derailleurs.  | ||
| Sifo |
what exactly are those pros & cons? 29s are also not as strong of a wheel for a given weight. More weight near the outer edge of the wheel also means slower acceleration. Fewer tire choices too. They also force a longer wheelbase. All that to roll over terrain easier? Some find it worthwhile. I'll leave it at that. | ||
| Danger_dave |
I reckon the 29" would be great for us tall guys. Nice BMXs too. My kids were the BMX generation. Mine (G-G-Generation) had Dragsters. I'd like to put some BMX bars on my mountain bike, but the cabling would be a nightmare. (Message edited by danger_dave on September 15, 2012) | ||
| Rasta_dog |
I love the beach cruiser. It looks awesome! Some gum wall tires would look sick on that bad to the bone blacked out beauty! | ||
| Danger_dave |
They make a white wall for it, but there are currently none in Australia. I did a photoshop ruff to see what they would look like some time ago. Gum would look better, but it's not a standard size.  | ||
| Rasta_dog |
Haha, love it! So much style. | ||
| Thumper74 |
Schwalbe makes gum tires in your size... My new job is 8 miles away, vs. 27 for my old one. I'll be picking up a Giant Escape City for commuting. In the spring, a Surly Ogre will be in the garage. | ||
| Danger_dave |
Thanks for that, but I've just had a look around the Schwalbe web site and they don't seem to list anything 24x3 though? | ||
| Glitch |
The white walls look nice | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
DD, Thick Brick do a 24x3 whitewall. | ||
| Danger_dave |
You should have not sent me to the felt site...... http://2009.feltracing.com/09-catalog/cruiser/thre e-speed-cruisers/09-hot-wheels-sixty-8.aspx | ||
| Danger_dave |
Latest addition - GPS: http://www.bigdavesplace.co/2012/10/garmin-edge-20 0.html | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Hmmm, can The Copilot logon too to see where you are & where you've been? Could be tricky when the dog-walk & pub coincide. Maybe you can program it to show you moving while in fact you're sleeping in the park or whatever. | ||
| Danger_dave |
Passwords are your friend :-) | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Nuffsaid  | ||
| Cityxslicker |
winter is coming ... | ||
| Danger_dave |
95f here on Tuesday :-0 | ||
| Bartimus |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd ed&v=7ZmJtYaUTa0 | ||
| Notpurples2 |
There's a simpler solution to snow. Any of you northern boys riding fat tires?  |
