Because of [Radical Brad] for writing in to tell us about his current undertaking, constructing a avenue racing bike from sq. tubing and previous bike elements.
On this 50 minute video [Radical Brad] takes us via the method of constructing the Marauder v2, a avenue racing LowRacer. The whole construct was achieved over just a few weekends utilizing solely an AC welder, angle grinder, and primary hand instruments you in all probability have within the storage.
The whole rear part of the Marauder is constituted of an unmodified inventory rear triangle from a typical suspension mountain bike. The body is constituted of 1.5″ gentle metal sq. tubing with 1/16″ wall thickness, which is known as “16 gauge tubing”.
[Radical Brad] runs you thru the method of welding the items collectively on the acceptable angles together with some tips on easy methods to clamp every little thing in place whilst you work on it. After finishing the rear finish he proceeds to the entrance finish which makes use of the fork from the entrance of the previous bike. A short lived seat is long-established from some picket boards joined along with hinges. Then the steering system is put in. Then the chains and pulleys for the movement system. Then the seat is finalized, and after a coat of paint, and putting in some brakes, we’re achieved!
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