Author Topic: fatgoose completed. pic heavyish, bike surprisingly light (Read 2387 times)

snoopy72 · « **on:** October 25, 2014, 08:47 AM »

Hi, it's finished , just needs a final clean, and outside for some proper photo's, weathers rubbish at the moment so hopefully next week going to take some decent pictures
Was considering fitting an 8 speed stermey archer hub but instead have concentrated on keeping the weight to a minimum.
Gearing is 39/19

kdw712 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2014, 08:55 AM »

Awesome.
Labour of love and well worth it

steve beech TA · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2014, 09:45 AM »

Well worth it indeed

very nice mate

where did you find those wheels and tyres. that must be hard to find

snoopy72 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2014, 09:57 AM »

Quote from: steve beech TA on October 25, 2014, 09:45 AM

Well worth it indeed very nice mate where did you find those wheels and tyres. that must be hard to find

rear wheels from a schwinn stingray chopper

Jaypeg · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2014, 10:04 AM »

Awesome dude

insectbones · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2014, 10:42 AM »

Love it John

MartyC · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2014, 10:47 AM »

That looks awesome!

griff · « **Reply #7 on:** October 25, 2014, 11:53 AM »

Ace

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 25, 2014, 12:00 PM »

Love this John, a proper project, with awesome results.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2014, 12:08 PM »

........ but it turned out great John

The engineering and attention to detail put into this build is a credit to you mate

Betty · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2014, 12:39 PM »

I like it

Did you end up having a crank spindle made? Remember it being a bit of a problem

region11 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 25, 2014, 12:44 PM »

crazy

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #12 on:** October 25, 2014, 01:11 PM »

Love it.. I admire and appreciate the engineering that went into this - well done for seeing the project through

snoopy72 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2014, 01:30 PM »

Quote from: Betty on October 25, 2014, 12:39 PM

I like it

Did you end up having a crank spindle made? Remember it being a bit of a problem

"There you go" I used standard mongoose bb , standard mongoose motomag used 6 balls per race, supergoose and teams used 9, I have used Tange 12 bearings per race.
When I took the photo I should have removed the sponge off the seat

it's a suede kashimax MX under the sponge.
i have the original team pedals (rat traps) they also looked good but have reflectors , couldn't decide so went for the weight rather than look with the 81 XC Compes

Taipan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2014, 02:55 PM »

Love it!

what does it ride like?

eddie kidd · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2014, 03:26 PM »

I like it...

Have you tried pulling a Wheelie on it yet

snoopy72 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 25, 2014, 03:44 PM »

Quote from: eddie kidd on October 25, 2014, 03:26 PM

I like it...

Have you tried pulling a Wheelie on it yet

The weathers not great so not had a chance to ride it yet,
The most important thing is to get the photo's done for the competition calendar, bmx museum build off 2015.
Once this is done then i'll try it out and get some wheelie shots .
Thanks for all the kind comments

john4130 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 25, 2014, 04:16 PM »

that looks stunning.

GRAB ON KID · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2014, 04:28 PM »

Hey John,loving this & just looking at it makes me want to ride it!

I wonder how it handles in the air ? Nice cushy landings i bet or bounce it out of the skateparks!
Where's the fooking plate though?!

snoopy72 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2014, 04:46 PM »

Quote from: GRAB ON KID on October 25, 2014, 04:28 PM

Hey John,loving this & just looking at it makes me want to ride it!
I wonder how it handles in the air ? Nice cushy landings i bet or bounce it out of the skateparks!
Where's the fooking plate though?!

about the plate

I'm going to take some pics next week with a decent camera, some with plate and some without.

snoopy72 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2014, 06:24 PM »

I've changed so much on this build from start to finish

bigfatolly · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2014, 11:16 PM »

Real marmite bike but I like it....

CustardLips · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2014, 08:56 AM »

Weren't sure about this when you started it but gotta admit it look pretty damn cool.

fischflo · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:41 AM »

he he

wild. Love it

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:14 PM »

I love this. A true custom build and something very out of the ordinary. Your dedication and attention to detail has certainly paid off with this one. A real head turner

Author Topic: fatgoose completed. pic heavyish, bike surprisingly light (Read 2387 times)

griff