Project '53 Monark spare parts build

[ian]

I think I should be posting future build progress in the 'project rides' forum...didn't realize it would fit there.....my bad! Sorry - just being Canadian......

No worries eh! JK

 

[ian]

I just built a bare metal Cruiser out of extra Monark parts. Used tandem wheels to get the heavy spoke look, and the Sunlite 26" x 2.50s diamond cut tread. They fill the bike up nicely.

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Man, I'm definitely diggin' this ride. Those tires!.......I'm in the process of a similar build, just waiting for the postman to bring a thread cutting die to add threads to a springer fork that doesn't quite fit. I did have some drop centers with 11 ga spokes and will be hooking up a forebrake when I figger out the cable situation.

 

[oldfart36]

Man, I'm definitely diggin' this ride. Those tires!.......I'm in the process of a similar build, just waiting for the postman to bring a thread cutting die to add threads to a springer fork that doesn't quite fit. I did have some drop centers with 11 ga spokes and will be hooking up a forebrake when I figger out the cable situation.

Ya, I must admit, I don't lace my wheels, that's why I used the tandems to get the heavier spokes. After all these years, I need to learn how. It would open up so many more options to me on my "Fun" bikes.

 

[ian]

Ya, I must admit, I don't lace my wheels, that's why I used the tandems to get the heavier spokes. After all these years, I need to learn how. It would open up so many more options to me on my "Fun" bikes.

So far, I've laced 6-7 wheels. I just went for it ( with YT help ) and only had to redo the first 5

 

[ditchpig]

I just built a bare metal Cruiser out of extra Monark parts. Used tandem wheels to get the heavy spoke look, and the Sunlite 26" x 2.250s diamond cut tread. They fill the bike up nicely.

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Now I want to find a tank! Looks nasty!

 

[ditchpig]

Progress... found some cream tires that fit these kooky British rims, and always liked these Shimano pedals, cool seatpost I repurposed... Still waiting for some brass brake levers and brass shifter so I can put it on the bar.

 

[ian]

Now I want to find a tank! Looks nasty!

I might have one that fits. PM me.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Progress... found some cream tires that fit these kooky British rims, and always liked these Shimano pedals, cool seatpost I repurposed... Still waiting for some brass brake levers and brass shifter so I can put it on the bar.

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Wait, is the layback angle of that seat post adjustable? That's pretty cool!

 

[ditchpig]

Wait, is the layback angle of that seat post adjustable? That's pretty cool!

Yup, Sir! The seatpost is a repurposed adjustable 60's Pearl drum arm for holding a tom on the bass drum. It's 7/8". You saw it here first!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Yup, Sir! The seatpost is a repurposed adjustable 60's Pearl drum arm for holding a tom on the bass drum. It's 7/8". You saw it here first!

Okay, that's one of the coolest repurposed parts I've ever seen on a bicycle! You'll have to let us know just how sturdy that is once you get a chance to put some miles on your Monark!