The build has begun

[MRGRUMPY]

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Collected the frame today and assembled it this afternoon.
It's like a tank and exactly as I envisaged it.

 

[legrandefromage]

It looks angry, have you fed it?

 

[MRGRUMPY]

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I daren't go near it. It scares me. it's like a tank and I love it.

 

[mikespillagain]

Those chainstays are monsters.
What does the bike weigh , just out of curiosity.
It looks pretty indestructible.

 

[shedobits]

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That looks great! I like different you see. Have you decided on a colour yet? Oh and good luck with the race.

 

[MRGRUMPY]

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The frame weighs 5 pounds,not sure about the all up weight.
I have 3 races over the next 5 weekends and then it will be powder coated. Pink.
Thanks for the comments chaps, much appreciated, it's taken lots of saving and hard work to get it so I wanted it bomb proof as I can't afford to replace it if I broke it.

 

[MRGRUMPY]

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First race was a success on the new machine.
The bike was flawless,fast,nimble and not a squeak or rattle. It handles like a 26" wheel bike and just rolls forever.
Despite feeling ill, we managed 10 laps(59 miles) between the two of us and I was still overtaking an odd rider on the last lap.

 

[BobCatMax]

updates please with added pink?

 

[harryhume]

I've got one of Pat's older BMX frames with flames for gussets. FLAMES FOR GUSSETS.

 

[neebsta]

Very nice build and attention to detail.