My scratch built mini chopper

[Cotmullion]

The frame is made mostly from 1 inch square section and I made it myself. The engine is a Briggs 3 hp and the front wheel will be a 22 inch bike wheel. The rear wheel is a 16 inch, wide mower trailer wheel and it has a clutch.

 

[newrider3]

Looks pretty nice. One question though, where do you plan to get a 22" bike wheel and tire? The only really common bike wheel sizes are 12", 16", 18", 20", 24" and 26".

 

[Russ2251]

I see 'em.
http://www.target.com/Men%E2%80%99s-GMC-Yukon-Road-Bike/dp/B000FDBP9M/sr=1-1/qid=1226249156/ref=sr_1_1/186-1720384-5220556?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Abicycle_22_wheels&page=1

 

[Cotmullion]

Looks pretty nice. One question though, where do you plan to get a 22" bike wheel and tire? The only really common bike wheel sizes are 12", 16", 18", 20", 24" and 26".

You'll probably know that to directly measure the diameter you need to deduct an inch or so or remove the axle, so it is probably about 24 inch.

 

[Russ2251]

Odd, My 22" wheels are 2" smaller in diameter than the 24".

 

[dpaxson]

I see 'em.
http://www.target.com/Men%E2%80%99s-GMC-Yukon-Road-Bike/dp/B000FDBP9M/sr=1-1/qid=1226249156/ref=sr_1_1/186-1720384-5220556?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Abicycle_22_wheels&page=1

thats the frame size not the wheel size.

 

[Russ2251]

Read it again. It's the wheel size.

22" dia. wheels with 32" standover height; recommended height 5’7"- 6’

 

[dpaxson]

it's a typo on that page.

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-Yukon-XL-Road-Bike/dp/B000FDKPCU#moreAboutThisProduct
it says the wheels are 700C X 14G X 32H which are 700mm or 27inches

 

[Russ2251]

http://www.everybicycletire.com/Shopping/c-16-22.aspx

 

[newrider3]

Yes, they do exist, but they are rare. The only bike I know of with 22"s is this, but it's a prototype. BTW, bike wheels are classified by the approx. height with a tire. My bike is a 20", but if you took a tape measure to the rim you'd only get about 16".

Let's try to stop derailing a thread that should be about an awesome chopper in the making.

 

[fluxcored]

Some more pics please. Am very interested in your build.

 

[Cotmullion]

Some more pics please. Am very interested in your build.

As you wish:

 

[dpaxson]

that's a nice looking chopper! i think i build one of these after i finish my racing kart project

 

[fluxcored]

Yeah, can't wait to for when the front wheel is fitted. Just the size chopper I was interested in.

I envy your spacious workshop. Mine - read my garage - is a bit cramped and the floor is like .... ..

 

[Cotmullion]

Yeah, can't wait to for when the front wheel is fitted. Just the size chopper I was interested in.

I envy your spacious workshop. Mine - read my garage - is a bit cramped and the floor is like .... ..

Yeah, I'm lucky with the workshop. Neither of the wheels are fitted yet, as the rear wheel needs bearings first. Size wise, it's over 7 feet long without the wheels. Earlier today I attached the handlebars, the front wheels, foot pegs, and did a little more work to the fender.

 

[newrider3]

Vary Noice.

 

[fluxcored]

Looking good!

 

[stevek]

Great build....tires not that rare...

http://cgi.ebay.com/22-x-1-75-Black...uy-4-Bike_W0QQitemZ230300512638QQcmdZViewItem

 

[00amunet00]

That's going to be awesome. What are you putting on for a tank?

 

[Cotmullion]

That's going to be awesome. What are you putting on for a tank?

The tank is on the engine.