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[velomaniac]

I discovered the joys of the right tool for the job. Got a bench drill and discovered how easy it is to drill pinpoint accurate straight holes in metal tube. At last my bodging will become a wee bit less slap dash. Butchered and rebuilt an old set of suspension forks (cheapo rubbish before anyone gets upset) as a set of fat tyre rigid forks with everything secure via a few neatly drilled holes and bolts. Chuffed.
Next job, rebuild rear of 'Gruffalo' frame to fit fat rear tyre. Before any of you start thinking this will all end in catastrophic failure, remember, I do tend to overbuild so it'll be strong if heavy

 

[epicyclo]

I discovered the joys of the right tool for the job. Got a bench drill and discovered how easy it is to drill pinpoint accurate straight holes in metal tube. At last my bodging will become a wee bit less slap dash. Butchered and rebuilt an old set of suspension forks (cheapo rubbish before anyone gets upset) as a set of fat tyre rigid forks with everything secure via a few neatly drilled holes and bolts. Chuffed.
Next job, rebuild rear of 'Gruffalo' frame to fit fat rear tyre. Before any of you start thinking this will all end in catastrophic failure, remember, I do tend to overbuild so it'll be strong if heavy

Looking forward to seeing this. May have to attend another Retro meet.

 

[The Ken]

Caribou....

 

[clubby]

Very nice TK

 

[epicyclo]

Caribou....

Now where have I seen that before?

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

Nice bike, for a BBW*.

See velo's been busy with his new drill.
















BBW.......Bloody Big Wheels.

 

[RobMac]

I prefer CB :shock:




















CB .......... CHUBBY BIKE :mrgreen:

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

Ooo, forgot about that. Chubby or BBW, as somebody said "Fun tae ride but ye widnae want yer pals tae find oot".

 

[velomaniac]

Epicyclo wrote:

Looking forward to seeing this. May have to attend another Retro meet

I'll come up your part of the world some time, I have a hankering for seeing Strathpeffer and surrounding area.

 

[The Ken]

Strathpeffer/Contin looks like it would make great summer riding.