Making a custom steel bicycle on the cheap…

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Making a custom steel bicycle on the cheap…

TogetherMatt writes – “Custom steel bicycle made on the cheap. In a world where the knowledgeable cog head can easily spend over $3000 for a custom built bicycle of any quality here’s someone who went on a crusade to meet the need for almost nothing but elbow grease.” Link.

12 thoughts on “Making a custom steel bicycle on the cheap…

  1. philliptorrone says:

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  2. Raelx says:

    Ok this is a lot lamer then I expected. The title should be “How to repaint your bike”. The only thing custom here is the paint. No welding (or brazing), no grinding, no bonding!

  3. Raelx says:

    Ok this is a lot lamer then I expected. The title should be “How to repaint your bike”. The only thing custom here is the paint. No welding (or brazing), no grinding, no bonding!

  4. bikeeuro says:

    not wanting to spoil your fun…but the front forks look slightly bend…better check them thoroughly!

  5. bikeeuro says:

    not wanting to spoil your fun…but the front forks look slightly bend…better check them thoroughly!

  6. bikeeuro says:

    not wanting to spoil your fun…but the front forks look slightly bend…better check them thoroughly!

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