Mastodawn

(Update: they are not all the same, waahhhh), Bicycle headsets are NOT standard size. Gave up on the seat post, and now will attempt to take its components and attach them to another frame I have. The only question is if I can re-paint that frame (currently generic gray)... depends on heat and wind this week. (warm = good for painting, but wind = bad for painting... unless you like your paint dust speckled). #BikeTooter #frankenbike

Cycle Review News Jul 14, 2025

32″ Wheels: The Next Big Leap in XC Racing? BMC’s Bold Experiment Reveals All!

...#BMCProjectFahrenheit #32inchMTB #Frankenbike #MountainBikeInnovation #XCPrototype #FreestyleMTB #ImpecLab #BMCFourstroke #AndorraWorldCup #Maxxis32inch #MTBR&D #MountainBikeWheels #DTSwissFork #CyclingTech #MTBPrototype Source link BMC, a prominent name in the cycling industry, is diving headfirst into the emerging trend of 32″ mountain bike wheels with their experimental Project…

https://cyclereview.co.uk/32-wheels-the-next-big-leap-in-xc-racing-bmcs-bold-experiment-reveals-all/

32" Wheels: The Next Big Leap in XC Racing? BMC's Bold Experiment Reveals All!

Cycle Review

Frieder Jun 30, 2025

I haven't ridden this reverse #mullet #Klunklocross #bike called Esmeralda in a while, because I was struggling to find a handlebar setup I really liked.
Eventually, I found this nice 1"ahead stem and traded a nice seatpost for this equally nice #simworks bar, and I love it!

#fedibikes #frankenbike #gravelbike #coasterbrake #bb7 #automatix #steelisreal

Dak Feb 25, 2025

Transport.
#bicycle #frankenbike #wheels

Danči🦝Sep 15, 2024

Mein erstes #Frankenbike gesichtet 😮
#fahrrad

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HowToPhil (Phillip R)Jul 2, 2024

The "upright #handlebars" from a "#FreeSpirit" 3-speed grafted onto my #1990s Huffy "Stone Mountain" #Bike

#bike #bicycle #mod #frankenbike

Luz Change May 20, 2024

Details from my recent project to turn my 1980s Centurion road bike into a decent touring/bikepacking steed.
Note: I'm doing this because I'm sentimental and attached to this bike, not because it's a great idea. 🤪 Just get a more modern bike and save yourself the hassle, it's an option!
Why am I so attached? This is my first full sized bike my dad got me when I was 12, my legs stopped growing after that so it still fits! I've held onto it for 20+ years.
Modifications made:
Installed backswept cruiser bars and mtb brake levers back when I first got it, because kids think drop bars are weird. Decided for touring I actually need more hand positions, but liked the stance and leverage of the wide cruiser bars. Solution: mtb bar ends installed mid bar, wrapped in bar tape. DIY crazy bars.
Other mods: wide flat composite pedals. Rear luggage rack, panniers. Modern cutout seat (and yes I like it at that angle). Shimano Megarange freewheel and Deore rear derailleur to add a true hill gear (original gearing absurdly high for touring.) Bar and frame bags (not pictured) for more luggage space. Bluetooth speaker that fits perfectly snug in water bottle cage.
#BikeTooter #cycling #BikePacking #CycleTouring #TouringBike #SteelIsReal #VintageBicycle #FrankenBike

Jiggidy Mar 16, 2024

Made some more progress today on the frame. Tack welded only this time so that we can easily correct any issues with the frame should they come up.

It's a real challenge to fabricate on OSB. We should be using a proper welding table with a solid flat top to do our fabrication on. However, our budget does not allow for it.

Next we will build the mounts for the rear wheels, but not until Sunday. taking tomorrow off.

#fabrication #fabricator #welding #welder #frankenbike #beetlebike

Jiggidy Feb 28, 2024

Spent a good chunk of the day testing, cleaning, then labeling each cable on these control units. Each hub motor will have its own battery and control unit. We need to figure out how to wire all of the separate brake sensors and throttle control cables together so they can be controlled by one throttle and one set of brake levers.

If there are any e-bike nerds out there who are inclined to point me in the right direction i will be most grateful for the help!

#Beetlebike #frankenbike

Mike 🇬🇧 🇪🇺Dec 28, 2023

I've had an ongoing #bicycle project with my Raleigh Bista #frankenbike over the last few months.

It's a real 'Triggers Broom' bike with only the frame remaining (which was found in a hedge a few decades ago).

The latest job has been replacing the #SturmeyArcher 3 speed coaster hub with 3 speed with a drum brake, and at the same time reducing the gearing to something sensible.

Some fool had ordered a new sprocket without realising that the rest of the drive train was 3/32" rather than 1/8"

Ah well - new sprocket and (just to be on the safe side) a new chain on order.

#ItsOnlyMoney
#biketooter