Author Topic: S&M Widow Maker - Finished! (Read 7331 times)

SaMAlex · « **on:** May 12, 2007, 11:24 PM »

Well I only got the frame yesterday but I got the bike all finished tonight. I had a little bit of messing about with the headset (the top part is an old GT Epoch I found) and the rear cones (they didnt really wanna fit in the frame). Also, the wheel is as far back as I can get it without using a half link and the wheel hits the frame. It hits the seat say on one side and the chain stay on the other. GREAT. Oh, and the pit bull cam bottoms out on the cable stop before the blocks have hit the rims. I had forgoten what hard work putting bikes together used to be.

I might change the wheels, Ive got some chrome rims that I might build up and use. I also might change the cranks before I ride it hard cos I dont wanna brake the Prince Alberts. Ive got for a 40:17 gearing so thanks vert squert for the flight ring.

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2007, 11:46 PM »

Jesus...... that didn't take you long

I do love a cruiser

bsdforever · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2007, 11:48 PM »

i am very jealous

you need a sella turbo saddle for that beast, I have a brand new mini one you can have if you want

SaMAlex · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2007, 11:52 PM »

Rob ... No Gyro, no front brake, no need to get the brake working very well, no pegs so getting the back wheel in place was easier (almost). These racer types dont know they have been born when it comes to building bikes!

Grant ... that seat was just the best one I had in the shed for the bike. You might recognise it, I got it on a bike I got through you not long ago! I should be getting an S&M shield race seat soon so that will go on it, and probably look OK with the red stuff on it.

RATTY · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2007, 11:53 PM »

It does look a treat mate. Looks very long in the frame, Id like to have a go on that next time we bump bars

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2007, 12:30 AM »

Quote from: S&MAlex on May 12, 2007, 11:52 PM

Rob ... No Gyro, no front brake, no need to get the brake working very well, no pegs so getting the back wheel in place was easier (almost). These racer types dont know they have been born when it comes to building bikes!

Fair point, well made

Are you going to race it?

Lazarou · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2007, 12:54 AM »

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! Love the MK1 Alberts, Not many people with Widowmakers around, just you i think Alex (and Dee Snider!)

SaMAlex · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2007, 12:55 AM »

Quote from: TwoBobRob on May 13, 2007, 12:30 AM

Are you going to race it?

I hope to. Ive got a later S&M cruiser that I use for getting around on, locking up in town, that kind of thing. Apart from that Ive never ridden a 24", def not on jumps, so I dont rate my chances much. I will still give it a go. I think it even pass as "old school" (maybe?).

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:02 AM »

I'm the same. I've got one of those Haro Nyquist 24 things that I rode to work on for a couple of years, but I don't think I want to ride it in anger..

SaMAlex · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:10 AM »

Quote from: Lazarou on May 13, 2007, 12:54 AM

Not many people with Widowmakers around, just you i think Alex and Dee Snider!

Now, where is my Twisted Sister CD? Look out Dee, Im coming to get ya!

Dee Sinder and some dude

Dee Snider. Florida 1990-91

(I nicked these pics off vintage BMX on a thread about widow makers)

harris · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2007, 07:04 AM »

top ride that mate and rare as hell.glad it fell into one of our hands ,so it gets the right respect.
looks well clean and has lasted very very well good stuff

dan

darkersomeday · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2007, 07:06 AM »

looks fantastic dude!

i had the same rear wheel troubles on my last cruiser(the standard), even with the skinniest "24x1.75 tyre there was barely enough clearance to squeeze a rizla between the tyre and the frame,

primo used to make a "24x1.50 v-track tyre, i saw one on US e-bay a while back,

if you decide to sell the later s&m cruiser put me down for first dib dobs!!

great build,

Stodgy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2007, 08:41 AM »

Sweet Alex, now buy a better camera.

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2007, 08:43 AM »

super nice Alex

there was a complete for sale last year on the bay and I kick myself for not buying it

DINGO

nic968 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:29 PM »

That's lovely mate...I've always wanted one of those..Clean build too.Strange that the wheel is so tight though.
That ticks all the right boxes for Old School racing too...MK race??Be nice to have some more cruisers this year.

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:48 PM »

Very nice

Needs a pink seat though

SaMAlex · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2007, 08:50 AM »

Quote from: Stodgy on May 13, 2007, 08:41 AM

Sweet Alex, now buy a better camera.

This is a bit better, although its still just taken using my phone. I really should spend some time clearing up my garden!

Mattdub · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:40 PM »

Very Cool Alex

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2007, 05:02 PM »

lovely bike alex, feck the garden thats for when your old, so you got bloody loads of time yet

rom_kid_04 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:28 PM »

that looks sweet .. a red seat would set it off though

SaMAlex · « **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:13 PM »

Thanks to a very tidy pad set from dialled bikes Mike (thanks) and getting a more fitting seat and post, I thought it was time to take a better pic of the widow maker. Now if I can just find the time to sort out the back wheel rubbing I am all set to ride in MKs OS 24" race.

I have also managed to get hold of a set of S&M C4 cruiser bars (4 peice bars, like mini castilos). I was going to put them on here but they are black, and the chrome Gaybars look great.

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #21 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:16 PM »

lookin super sweet now Alex

DINGO

MartyC · « **Reply #22 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:18 PM »

Looked good before, looks even better now

SaMAlex · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:18 PM »

thanks. Yep, its LOOKS great ... anyone got a 24x1.5 tyre???

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #24 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:20 PM »

got a real narrow one in the loft, Odyssey?
I will look in the morning for ya

DINGO

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