My custom bed bike build

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

I thought about that. It would be difficult to weld lightweight tubing plus lacking that vintage look! This frame is bound to weigh 60 lbs! Ha!

It can be tig welded

 

[DonChristie]

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…………………….Doood … I digz your build but are
......…...………….you gonna be able to pedal it ?

Thanks Patrick! That Bottom bracket will have a planetary sprocket in it running on the chain. I plan to weld another BB in the right place. I was going to cut the lower BB out but thought of structural integrity so I left it. Figured it would be best to leave and glamorize it!

 

[Balloonoob]

Thanks Patrick! That Bottom bracket will have a planetary sprocket in it running on the chain. I plan to weld another BB in the right place. I was going to cut the lower BB out but thought of structural integrity so I left it. Figured it would be best to leave and glamorize it!

R u going skiptooth? Seems like a lot of chain. I love this idea. Btw we are all anxiously watching this build for updates. Looks like it's going to ride like it's on rails. Ok that's one. Everyone gets one bad joke per thread.

 

[DonChristie]

Yep, skiptooth! I have a lot of extra chains! As it turns out, my Engineering department provided me with a detailed drawing for the seat post and Bottom bracket location! Goals for this evening!

 

[DonChristie]

So the old factory was having a bad night and all the regular pieces of equipment were acting up! I was barely able to do any work on the bed bike. However, I did manage to hang the BB! Inspection bought it off for being correctly placed.

 

[Shawn Michael]

This is one fun build to watch. I have enjoyed the updates. I can't tell yet if it will succeed or just be a great train wreck, either way keep up the good work. You do need to have someone video your first ride for us.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Tonite I had some time to work and think about the bed bike build! I cut a hole for the top headtube and thought, what the hell am I doing? I mean, this is kind of a crazy build! Nonetheless, I paid no attention to common sense! Heres the hole for the top headset and it I laid it out to get a feel for the general design. Im thinking to use the curved bars of the Huffman as vertical supports to match the curve in the frame. Im also thinking a planetary type sprocket in the back bottom bracket frame half rolling on the chain.

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So far ,So good. Good luck. Razin.

 

[Barto]

The BIG question - will it do a Wheelie?

 

[DonChristie]

The BIG question - will it do a Wheelie?

Hell, wait til i jump it! Lol!

 

[Classic Cool Rides]

Hell, wait til i jump it! Lol!

Hey Don! I think you have enough extra Bed Rails (tubing) to make some COOL wheelie-bars !! Come on Don .... Do It !!

And just an observation (suggestion) the TORQUE that will exist in the BB shell you have mounted using 2 frame tubes MIGHT need more (extra) stiffening tubing rails (4 total) ...... OR a "plate gusset" BMX-style around the BB shell ..... I just know the massive muscles in your legs COULD possibly twist that BB where it is located without more stiffening/support .... the Torque you generate will be STRONG ..... just my 3 cents worth

CHEERS !! CCR Dave