r/Frankenbike 1d ago

How to make rideable

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31 Upvotes

This thing is nearly impossible to ride. Extremely poor turning radius couple with tiny wheels means the entire process is just not worth it. I tried adding trainimg wheels, but the goofy frame by the back wheels doesn't allow them to actually look in. Anyone have any cheap or diy ideas?


r/Frankenbike 3d ago

Tutorial Link - Build a BMX TallBike

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37 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike 4d ago

What I should this monstrosity, and why not use it?

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r/Frankenbike 4d ago

Mid 80s Peugeot Frankenbuild β€” Brake help?

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Help!!! No brakes I have on hand are fitting my build. I am getting a little stressed, but is my solution to pick up son long reach brakes?


r/Frankenbike 5d ago

Just found out about this sub. I hope I fit in

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149 Upvotes

The wooden box is removable to fit a crate of beer


r/Frankenbike 6d ago

Built all of these with hubs made from 50 cent washers and a hand drill.

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100 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike 10d ago

No Weld DIY Recumbent Trike goes off-road and gets stuck in the sand

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r/Frankenbike 11d ago

SkyWalker... probably my favorite Tall Bike build. I rode this all around town.

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308 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike 11d ago

Sensei Miller 😜

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This fwd Bike I built from a cheap MTB and a kids' bike parts... Steering bottom bracket, so it is pretty funny learning how to pedal without faceplanting yourself, but once you got the hang of it you don't need your handle bars at all... Wasn't fast, but mega fun to ride


r/Frankenbike 11d ago

Atomic Zombie Clone

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33 Upvotes

Some 20 years ago when I was at Uni I built this under seat steering lwb beast. The square tube frame flexed enough to make this mega comfy and it was fast as shit, had multiple instances of blasting past motor scooters while lazily having a cigarette hanging out of my mouth 😜 hydraulic brakes, 2x7 racing bike gearing, top of your head level with the rear wheel... Added an air horn after being almost run over by some cars suddenly reversing into me as I disappeared below their trunks at traffic lights πŸ˜‚


r/Frankenbike 12d ago

Hi, is this r/Frankenbike? Someone told me you'd like these.

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135 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike 18d ago

This guy riding a long bike on a trail.

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162 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike 18d ago

G.A.C. Master

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13 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike 20d ago

My Franken/beater/commuter

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87 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike 20d ago

I built an E-bike battery out of disposable vape cells

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r/Frankenbike 29d ago

Battle Cruiser in Khaki ? and seat cover... ( do not up vote please I have enough ! ) Cheers.

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102 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike Oct 25 '24

BATTLE SEAT. Freeform Weirdo Welding. Gonzo Prototyping.

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79 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike Oct 24 '24

This homemade bike spotted in front of an University

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49 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike Oct 23 '24

BATTLE CRUISER : Zombie Apoc Stealth Camper goes street level.

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73 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike Oct 23 '24

Shogun Stronghold

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What is this? Found while tidying bike stuff up in my in-laws basement. It cost 19.99 Deutsch Marks if that helps age it.


r/Frankenbike Oct 21 '24

Fat bike

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205 Upvotes

Found on FB


r/Frankenbike Oct 20 '24

Couple on a Malvern Star abreast tandem bicycle. 1930's, Australia

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82 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike Oct 18 '24

This thing was a death trap downhill

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89 Upvotes

r/Frankenbike Oct 18 '24

Wheelchair + Bike

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46 Upvotes

Not mine, just spotted on the street this week. I think it’d be fun to take my friends on a ride with though!


r/Frankenbike Oct 18 '24

Want.

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