The ∆lchemy Bike: Custom Titanium Belt Drive

[Gucci]

Its been a long **** last couple of years as Im sure most of you can relate.  My world has slowly started to open up again and I can see a little light at the end of the tunnel, I have not had a personal project for over 2 years and its been killing me..............So..........I can't afford to do a 356 yet, I can't find an oval that is priced right for a restomod, I finished my motorbike project (https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-husqvarna-701-enduro) so boredom has set in, after a fun ride on the dog walker the other day I decided it was time to build something a little special again. 

This will be my 4th fully custom ground up build. 

1st:  https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134550-first-ever-ssfixi-build/

2nd https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/140980-2nd-ever-ss-build-belt-drive-9er-dog-walker/

3rd https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/162718-n1-the-third-attempt/#comments

 

 I have decided on the following: 

Stay True to my design philosophy “ Clean, Simple, Minimal”

The idea is to take all of my learning from my last three builds, then design and build one bike to rule them all.  Based around a raw Titanium frame, Black carbon forks, front disk brake with full 360 rotation of handlebars running Crank Bros Wheels and a belt drive.

I have persuaded a seasoned pro to help walk me through the process and plan to keep my updates here. Its fun for me to go back and read and remember the journey I took!! 

I appreciate that all my builds are "Marmite" - you either love em or hate em and this has never bothered me, I do them for me, for my pleasure, for my creative outlet, to remove the stress and drama of my work life. 

I have just finished my fairly extensive design brief so now all the hard work, home work and sourcing begins!! 

 

I will keep you posted as the story unfolds.  As always please free to add value and offer advice, I have a very clear picture of the end result in my mind and I am not willing to sacrifice it!! 

 

 

Edited June 30, 2022 by Gucci

[DJuice]

Looking forward to this. Long time since we had a build! Look at Dangerholm for some inspiration with integration.

[DJuice]

Some nice new goodies available.

EEwings cranks

Garburak

 

[Gucci]

1 hour ago, DJuice said:

Some nice new goodies available.

EEwings cranks

Garburak

 

Any links ??

[Gucci]

So…….. Boost - WTF, the wheels I want don’t fit the forks I want, back to the drawing board.  I think I’ve found a solution but need to check.  

[DJuice]

8 hours ago, Gucci said:

Any links ??

https://www.garbaruk.com

https://canecreek.com/product/eewings/

https://www.instagram.com/oglecomponentdesign/

https://www.zirbel.ch/en/ajax/products/?tx_zirbel_detail[product]=16&tx_zirbel_detail[action]=detail&tx_zirbel_detail[controller]=Product&cHash=d6fad655e235fc62d72677653be8e40b

know some of it is for shifting and you are going belt drive, but perhaps the tech can sway your mind.

https://www.hoppcarbonparts.de

https://www.veercycle.com/collections/all

https://trickstuff.de/piccola-carbon/

https://www.barbieripnk.it/en/anaconda-tubeless-accessories/2-valvole-tubeless-in-carbonio-35mm-6g-carbonaria

Edited June 28, 2022 by DJuice
More links

[Gucci]

Very cool thanks - will have a good look.  First glance was just at all the gears and cog but will look through the list 

 

[Gucci]

 

The Process has officially begun!!! 

 

[Hairy]

AND FOLLOWING

 

[dave303e]

If it is titanium and bikes you like then you need to look at the matching motorbike(seeing as you mentioned a husky)

Have a youtube troll at W Robert Ransom, he is building a really cool full titanium motorbike, frame to fairings all custom titanium.

[Gucci]

I know his work - Stunning!!! 

 

[Gucci]

It’s started 😎

[Gucci]

First delivery!! (But to a mate in the UK😂)

wheels, pedals etc with DHL

brake lever rejected by receiver (mates mum…..who only knows me by my Nic name) so busy getting that redelivered 

[Gucci]

Slow Progress!!

XTR Lever also now arrived in the UK with a mate. 

Bushnell light weight Eccentric BB ordered 

Final frame sizes decided 

Carbon integrated stem and bar bought (needs sanding down and re sprayed) 

New Crank Brothers shoes sent to a mate in Germany 

Gates Carbon drive front and rear ordered - I found I already had a spare correct size belt!! 

Wheels still not arrived after over a month 

 

[Gucci]

Looking for a nice Direct mount FSA Crank arms if any knows any locally ?

 

happy to look at used if carbon 

[Gucci]

Some new bits arrived !

 

busy chatting to Waltly about the frame design.