Thread started by ghostcat77 at 05.28.09 - 9:57 am

hello- so im builing my first tall bike and ive got my frames ready to go and need someone to weld them together for me- i was going to hit this little welding shop in east la i drive by on my way to work- but would like to get with a rida who has built one/sevral before and bennifit from your experience- im in dowmtown LA and am avaiable tonight or im off tomorrow at noon and can swing by your place for the necessery welds- can swing you some beer- cash - any help out there?

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Yetiman is probably the guy with the most experience around you, I dunno how available his workspace is though. I bet Dann B and the other leaders of the Los Angelopes crew would be more than willing to help you out.



danya
05.28.09 - 10:23 am

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Why don't you wait for a bike build day?

I'd love to help, but have neither the proper equipment nor the time. I can, however, offer my advice. You should post sketches or schematics of what you have in mind here in the thread.



SPOOK
05.28.09 - 10:30 am

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ANYONE HAVE ANY CONTACT INFO? I WOULD LOVE TO RIDE IT THIS SUNDAY-



ghostcat77
05.28.09 - 10:30 am

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Contact info for who?

Keep in mind that when building any sort of freakbike, especially for the first time, there is A LOT of trial-and-error. Your best option would be to do the project at some sort of bike shop or bike co-op, to ensure the healthy supply of materials you might need.

(My tall bike originally had a derailleur jockey wheel attached to it because the chain was rubbing the frame in a certain place.)

My point: expect the project to take longer than a few days, unless your industrious, well-planned and have the time. Also, freak bikes are a living project. Meaning: I don't know of a single Angelope that has worked correctly from the beginning, all the time.

rant





SPOOK
responding to a comment by ghostcat77
05.28.09 - 10:42 am

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when is this and when can i sign up ?



HANDBONE
responding to a comment by SPOOK
05.28.09 - 10:45 am

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We haven't had one for a while. Since before I stopped volunteering for the BRW.

During the last couple that we hosted at the BRW, turnout was pretty low. If there is enough interest, I'm sure we can get something going again.



SPOOK
responding to a comment by HANDBONE
05.28.09 - 10:48 am

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THANKS SPOOK-

I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAYING- BEEN BUILDING CARS AND MOTORCYCLES FOR A LONG TIME- AND NOW THAT IM OUT HERE IN L.A. JUST DONT HAVE THE TOOLS(WELDER) NEEDEED AT THIS TIME TO MAKE IT HAPPEN ON MY OWN- IT SEEMS THAT ON EVERY BUILD THE THINGS YOU EXPECT TO BE EASY TAKE ALOT OF EXTRA WORK AND SHIT THAT SEEMS DIFFICULT JUST SEEMS TO COME TOGETHER AT TIMES.- I HAVE EVERYTHING LAID OUT AND READY TO GO(I THINK) I JUST NEED SOME WELDS DONE- HOPEFULLY I 'LL HAVE IT ROLLING SOON-



ghostcat77
05.28.09 - 10:53 am

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Spook, i am also looking for a tall bike building day!

I have my frames and parts, but no way to weld it together.

keep us posted if there is a build day.



popsiclekid
responding to a comment by SPOOK
06.21.09 - 7:25 pm

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GhostGatos posted a tall bike ride for august 1. Check it out.

Tall Bike Ride-Custom Bike Run

08.1.09

hello,

ITS TIME FOR A TALL BIKE RIDE- YOU ARE ALSO WELCOME TO RIDE ANY BIKE YOU HAVE CUSTOMIZED AND WANT TO SHOW OFF-WE WILL MEET AT ECHO PARK BOAT HOUSE AT 3pm AND HANG OUT UNTILL WE THINK EVERYONE HAS SHOWN UP -- THEN WE RIDE UP SUNSET BLVD. AND MAKE AS MANY PEOPLE LAUGH,SMILE,HONK, YELL OR TRIP OUT AS POSSIBLE, WE WILL RIDE FOR A BIT, STOP FOR DRINKS AND THEN RIDE FOR A BIT MORE ENDING BACK AT THE START - EXACT ROUTE AND WATERING HOLE OF CHOICE WILL BE DISSCUSED AT THE START- ALL ARE WELCOME , REALLY CHILL PACE, NO ONE LEFT BEHIND, JUST A ROLLING CUSTOM BIKE SHOW FOR ALL TO JOIN OR SEE.

you can contact me for info @ 310-467-9250 or ghostgatos@yahoo.com



stillline
07.2.09 - 12:56 am

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