MJ is dead Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 We all know what makes a Jeep so great when it comes to tackling the dirt, mud, and rocks. Short wheelbase, Big tires on a little body, Lightweight Body and Frame, Low gearing, Simplicity, and a lack of all things flashy. Now what if someone was crazy enough to put all these qualities into a bike? Who would do such a thing? what would you call it? I present to you: The BJ! (you can take those letters how you will, but it stands for Bike Jeep in my book :rotf: ) Image Not Found I took a 20" BMX frame and extended it 5" to clear 24" MTB tires. As I lack a welder, I did this using Extruded Aluminum I snagged from work. Its secured to the frame in two places, and holds the wheels in line with the chain perfectly Image Not Found For the front suspension, I used a set of Triple Tree mountain Bike forks I had laying around Image Not Found I also didnt want any brakelines getting in my way, so I put a nice little dent in the front and rear of the top frame tube, and ran the lines through there. I decided I'd rather not run front brakes in the spirit of keeping things simple Image Not Found Image Not Found I normally absolutely hate Chain Guards and fenders, but as this bike will be spending all its time in the mud and brush i decided to go with them. Think if it as skidplates Image Not Found As this bike will rarely see city use, I ODG'ed the reflector plates too :D Then I shot the frame and forks with ODG, and everything that you see is black was given a coat of Bedliner, as Rattlecan just doesnt hold up too well unless you put about 8 coats on (I did with the Green) I cleared everything twice when I was done, including the wheels, after i Greened those too. Had some spote where I scratched the hell out of the bedliner, and lets face it, you can't "touch up" bedliner so well So I went to wallyworld and bought some of the new Digital Camo Printed duct tape Image Not Found Finally, no OD jeep is complete without Designation numbers Image Not Found Many thanks to Jimoshel for getting me set straight as to what the letters designate. Get the DRT part? :rotf: Currently the bike is a single speed, using a deraileur to hold the back gears in alignment, and the fron sprocket is a huge one off a BMX, keeping things simple again Eventually i'd like to: Get a disk Brake setup for the rear wheel Put a Bontrager Long reach neck on it Wrap the grips in digital Camo Grip Tape Replace the crappy formed rims with forged ones put some new kevlar reinforced Tires on it Maybe someday I'll return it to a 21 speed, but for now it stays single speed Replace single piece crank with 3 piece forged crank I'm just waiting on the Jeep vinyl to come in from ebay. it will then go on the top bar between the brake line Wadaya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 nice. :D needs a blackout light for the front. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Tow/Recovery shackle under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 pretty sweet. i like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Nice. I like the way ya ran the break lines through the frame. Why didn’t you finish painting the crank – too shiny… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 needs a two speed t case :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 needs a two speed t case :D I agree... maybe make it a two speed or three speed like a low range transfer case type deal 1WD LR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ is dead Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Right now its only a single speed, and that's kinda the way I wanna keep it. For the most part, you don't need a lot of gears to take on trails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 i would've figured having some gears on the trail would be a good thing. i'm no biker, i have a nice mountain bike though, i won it in a raffle. it sure is nice having different speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ is dead Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Yes and no.I've hit the trails with all sorts of bikes. MTBs BMXs and even cruisers. Yes, its nice to have a few speeds when climbing up, but for the most part I usually leave it on one. Kinda a set it and forget it type deal. I left the freewheel on it just in case I ever did decide to go back to a multigeared setup. You can go to your local bike shop and buy single speed MTBs any day of the week. Gary fisher has quite a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Right now its only a single speed, and that's kinda the way I wanna keep it. For the most part, you don't need a lot of gears to take on trails Wha? P/u an old Shimano Nexus 4-5-6 speed compatible rear wheel w. coaster brakes built in. Dump your rear wheel brake cable, and run a new cable from the Nexus handlebar shifter to the Nexus hub. Better brakes, cleaner, and you have a gear train to use. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ is dead Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 I've never heard of such things don....I will look into it asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ is dead Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Wait, on second thought. No, that's not what I'm lookin for don. Coaster brakes are not good for trail riding IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Anybody remember a "two speed kick-back?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ is dead Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Image Not Found This is its little Brother Just made it up last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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