My New Ruff Tango build

[Drzdave58]

 

[Astrodamus]

Total steampunk!

What is that finish called?

 

[AndyRM]

Very cool! But I wouldn't want to be going over a speed bump on it...

 

[a.twiddler]

Stylish crank forward design. Is the front suspension functional, or is the spring part of the bling? Also, it might be the camera angle, but is there much ground clearance at the bottom of the pedal stroke? I particularly like the bars. What would set it off nicely would be a large vintage style round headlight.

 

[Drzdave58]

Thx for the feedback guys. It’s powdercoated transparent copper. The frame and pedals sit low so I have to be careful but so far it hasn’t been an issue because I don’t pedal the bike really, I just use the throttle. ( I avoid speed bumps) The Regulator fork is functional but it’s pretty firm. The forward cranks are nice as I can straighten one leg out when sitting on the bike making for a comfortable relaxed ride. A headlight may be something to consider and I’m still not done tweaking little things on the bike.

 

[Jody]

Really like that!

 

[T4tomo]

is that the selector / lever for hub gears?

does it just rely on front brake or is there some sort of coaster brake.

It does look pretty cool

 

[youngoldbloke]

Each to their own .....

 

[Drzdave58]

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is that the selector / lever for hub gears?

does it just rely on front brake or is there some sort of coaster brake.

It does look pretty cool

yes..3 speed gear shifter…I’m just running a front hydraulic brake at the moment. You lose the coaster brake when a mid drive motor is installed.

 

[Drzdave58]

Each to their own .....

👍🏻😉✅..my other ride

 

[TK421]

Very cool! But I wouldn't want to be going over a speed bump on it...

Yep. He's right avoid speed bumps on that absolutely fantabulous machine. I do hope that your copper finish is protected from going green as I am!

 

[Drzdave58]

So far the low clearance hasn’t been an issue.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Certainly a wonderful looking thing, a nice piece of art, nobody seems to be be concerned about it legality (UK assuming), having a throttle & only a front brake.

 

[CXRAndy]

Certainly a wonderful looking thing, a nice piece of art, nobody seems to be be concerned about it legality (UK assuming), having a throttle & only a front brake.

Nope. When laws are non sensical, folk will do their own thing. I see far more people riding all sorts of ebike s. Good luck to them 👍

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Nope. When laws are non sensical, folk will do their own thing. I see far more people riding all sorts of ebike s. Good luck to them 👍

Yeah the old oh I don't agree with that law so I'm going to ignore it cop out. Just like those that carry guns & knives extreme yes but it's only like those that don't believe in speed limits or passing cyclists within 30cm.