May 24 newsletter

 

 

Feature article by Brad Graham (Radical Brad):
*** Building a rebar greenhouse – Part 4 ***

 

In the Atomic Zombie builders gallery
Coming soon – manufactured parts for your bike projects
Head tubes and bottom brackets
Bike builders chat
Spring into bike building – offer ends May 31
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Costa Rica choppers by Tintasangre

Hola Atomic Zombie!

I want to present Tintasangre’s 2012 new bike projects and recycled bicycles public activities, and invite you to check Tintasangre5 YouTube channel handmade bike videos.

This summer has been very hot and sunny and perfect for bicycle outdoor fun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTaaMUszudo&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=2&feature=plcp

These are my new projects and bike experiments.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-w-8rNzGBQ&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=4&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rW11i3zYr4&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=8&feature=plcp

LA BANDOLERO RECUMBENT CHOPPER BIKE:

This is recycled bicycle, very fast to build. Combined a BMX frame with a MTB frame and Chopper Handlebar and tires (20″ front w-24″ rear w). My first attempt of this front transmission system. Built with garage materials for the test ride, but have to say this system is very stable (especially when compared with long fork choppers). The bike is very easy to ride. Most people of different sizes could drive it. This machine is a cross between a recumbent and a cruiser chopper bike.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6thytJAEBhE&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=1&feature=plcp

ANNUNNAKI CHOPPER BIKE:

This is a 2 week project, the fourth version upgrade of the former Clownbike.

The objective was to create a long, but still very comfortable sporty chopper. I tried to be very careful with the design line, composition, and color. This has become one of the favorites because of the feeling you get while you riding it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7txpkZB2kkU&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=7&feature=plcp

TINTASANGRE OVERKILL CHOPPER BIKE:
   

This Machine is totally inspired in the original ATOMIC ZOMBIE OVERKILL PHAT CHOPPER. A long time ago, I was dreaming to create this bike. This is my first experiment of the oversize car wheel drive system. I didn’t put bicycle spokes on it; just used the normal wheel, hacked the hub and centered with iron bars (this part took some time).

I made a 3 spoked front wheel, comfortable seat and handlebars, and cruiser-chopper angles combination. A very special thanks to Atomic Zombie for their web tips and motivation to go through this project!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQhi8wFqb-s&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=1&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0KARETMgy0&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=6&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akBEAjGEbA4&list=UU_WV9PO7zq1RFhSDld8z0iQ&index=5&feature=plcp

It’s very nice to be in contact with you and all bike builders. Best Regards!

Erik Kaskant

Thank you, Erik, for sending us pictures of your new choppers. Amazing workmanship, as usual! Muchas gracias, amigo!

Basic Fishmouth Cutting Tutorial

This basic tutorial will cover cutting a simple 90 degree fishmouth into round and square tubing. A fishmouth is a semi circular cut taken at the end of a tube so that it can be joined to another round tube. In bicycle frame building, it is often necessary to cut several fishmouths into the ends of the steel tubing where the head tube or bottom bracket will be installed.

More on this and other AZTV tutorials are here.

Holger’s recumbent tadpole trike – Germany

Hello, here is my second Project. Holger Wagner, Germany.”

 

our own AtomicZombie tadpole trike

Mark’s handmade bike chopper – AtomicZombie builders gallery

Check out this bad boy made from four different bikes:  Mark’s handmade bike chopper – AtomicZombie builders gallery.

Toby’s Cyclops Bike Chopper

“Hi. I’ve attached photos of my bike.  I built it several years ago as part of my A level tech project, but have only just got round to sending it to your guys! There’s plenty more of the build process at https://picasaweb.google.com/117393189104529565918/Bike

The bike comes in at almost 3 meters long, has a liquid-filled top-tube and a Schwinn stingray rear wheel, fitted with 3-speed hub gear, controlled by a suicide shift (there’s also a suicide bell, just because).

And just to top it off, the electrics run off rechargeable batteries inside the fender, with front and rear (glowing exhaust style) lights each controlled by a switch behind the saddle.

Hope you like it, Toby”

Taking the plunge in central MO – Atomic Zombie builders forum

Taking the plunge in central MO.

Atomic Zombie Newsletter for Sept. 13 – Bike builders edition

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KoolKat SWB recumbent by Tim

“Hi Brad/Kat. Thanks again for the inspiration.

Having bought a few plans, in the process of completing my quad with 2 wheel rachet drive, I got a copy of the Bike Bonanza Book.

So after 2 days effort my son now has a KoolKat recumbent.

Such an easy build should be recommend as the starting pint for everyone, as it is very pleasing to get such a good result so quickly.

Thanks again. Please post the photos if they are suitable. Kind regards, Tim aka go1000go.”

 

Atomic Zombie Newsletter for Sept. 8 – The Lost Files

Atomic Zombie newsletter for Sept. 7 - The Lost Files

 

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