On the flip side, you didn't build a custom bike -- you fit your
components into an existing frame, which (to me) is rather an
accomplishment in itself. Making a custom frame around the
components is (in some sense) "easier".
A lot of the 'customs' aren't. The builder often just buys the parts
then fabs them up. Not all do this and I understand that it's not
even a necessity but it bugs me.
I dunno about you guys but when I convert a bike, I think it's fun to
try NOT to modify the frame at all. So far both of my conversion are
'drop in'. You could pull the electric components and put the ICE
back in, for what ever reason.
Maybe it's just my nerdy nature; chrome and unnecessary decoration
are superfluous.
I'll agree with that to a medium-large degree. Nearly all my bikes
(ICE and EV) are rattle canned. Though, I have to publicly admit that
my number 2 bike (Rapier) is getting fancy ass doo-dads just 'cause.
I rather think this bike is pretty damn cool, despite being an ICE;
It has "Road Warrior" written all over it:
http://www.bikeweb.com/node/980
I've seen that one before. I like it.
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