a bike design study

[retrobuilder]

Hello all. As my username emphasizes, I do a lot of retro builds.

Prewar and fat tire bikes have character missing in most modern day bikes..

Currently have a 60's Columbia in works which will be done to respect the period and model but apply hopefully a unique design flow. No chopper or over the top chrome, no plastics .etc.. but a very good fitting bicycle that works..

Attached is a sketch exercize underwy as I'm aiming at a bit more complimenting style at handlebar.. Keeping the frame curves, original chain guard and fenders in place... Ergonomics is more important than "LOOKS".

Have a good 2018.. Wayne

I need a Columbia front fender so contact me if you know of one available.

 

[retrobuilder]

One step closer... going with a Nitto, Soma or flared vntage bar I can locate..

In range of ~24 (600 mm)" wide, about 15mm drop, about 30 degree for better feel, chromoly.

Leather sewn wrap..


Best to all

 

[Freqman1]

Prewar and fat tire bikes have character missing in most modern day bikes..

I agree with you--Sorry I completely mis-read your original post!

 

[Boris]

Prewar and fat tire bikes have character missing in most modern day bikes.

uh-huh.

 

[retrobuilder]

Actually I believe a lot of us would disagree and feel it is the other way around. IMHO that Columbia will never have the character of many prewar deluxe bikes.... Just my 2c

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awesome collection in list gallery.

This is my first go at a model less than 1985 to modern. Decided a 1960 to make a go for less $. My goal inext s prewar 2. Much like my dad and cousin had in Indiana. and a "6 day" or track bike...so much New technology was actually derived back then..although you know that for sure. Here is a web site of some products with much flow I developed..

www.monstertower.com

Best to you..

 

[Freqman1]

awesome collection in list gallery.

This is my first go at a model less than 1985 to modern. Decided a 1960 to make a go for less $. My goal inext s prewar 2. Much like my dad and cousin had in Indiana. and a "6 day" or track bike...so much New technology was actually derived back then..although you know that for sure. Here is a web site of some products with much flow I developed..

www.monstertower.com

Best to you..

Please see my revised post--I completely mis-read your initial post. Good luck with the build. It will be interesting to see how you infuse this bike with 'character'. V/r Shawn

 

[vincev]

The fork is bent on the drawing on post #2 Good luck on the build.