Really bad rat bikes

[Spanky22b]

Adaptive technology.

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What is going on there

 

[The History Man]

What is going on there

 

[grey-beard]

BoTM - Bike of The Month August 2023 - 'Steel is Real' -taking entries

The theme for the August competition is 'Steel is Real'. The frame must be all steel, but that's pretty much the only constraint. Useful for the poll if you can structure your nomination as follows: username's Year Manufacturer Model , e.g. @al's 1995 weird bouncy thing Image(s) MAXIMUM OF 2...

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[Spanky22b]

It's starting to look the part now just need to find a couple more bits and the rat beast will be ready to conquer bike of the months or be sold
Found some random wheels rear is a Deore LX hubbed bontrager rim, front is a Deore XT hubbed Ritchey Rock Comp.
Cantilevers are some beat up Deore XT M734's. A nice Alivio rear mech will do for changing gears and a Shimano A chainset will do for the front with a Deore XT M735 front mech and a nice saddle Velo i believe. Oh and a front reflector because you need to be seen at night.
So far so good

 

[Spanky22b]

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Brilliant

 

[The History Man]

Are you being conventional with the build, bolts, cables, tyres etc. a missed opportunity for showing off your true colours.



Can yum see what I did there

 

[Spanky22b]

Change of circumstances Rat bike is now on the for sale section. I've got 5 one off Konas to do which are gonna take up to much space and time to continue with this.

 

[27motorhead]

The colours remind me of this Cinelli!!!

 

[Spanky22b]

The colours remind me of this Cinelli!!!

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Forgot i used to have that not sure how though because of how bright it was you'd think i'd remember it

 

[27motorhead]

Forgot i used to have that not sure how though because of how bright it was you'd think i'd remember it

You've clearly owned too many bikes in your lifetime!!!