Road Master Assault "Bobber"

[SkR8Pn]

I'm starting a new build out of a Road Master mtb frame "Assault". I have wanted to try and build a bobber for a long time. Nows the time..!

I started tonight.... First the chop:)


Then more cutting/shaping.. I forgot to take pics but the seat tube and bottom bracket/ bb gussets are now done also..


Time for bed my friends... I will weld it together in the morning.

[Junkman]

Yar off to a good start, m8. Keep us posted!

[SkR8Pn]

Thank you Junkman.

Im about to weld the frame together. This build did not take long at all
Heres a pic of the wheel that i made to go with this build.


Time to get welding

[SkR8Pn]

Well frame is finished... I assembled it and its still hot from welding....lol I have to find the chain breaker to fit the chain then let it cool donw and go for a test ride..

[DarkHamster]

looks pretty cool. i like the rim. but i hope you'll change the fork and the handlebar

[182 Grad]

The frame is really nice. Looks like you mixed a dirtbike with a stretchcruiser. What about a fork with more rake? And different handlebar, please...

[SkR8Pn]

Thanks guys, Im not to sure what to do with the forks and handle bars yet. Any suggestions would be appreciated..

[DarkHamster]

Some more rake .. maybe a Springefork?! ...

handlebars are difficult ... The frame has an angular shape so a moonbar wouldn't loock good... maybe you can make your own handlebar?

[SkR8Pn]

Still working on forks and handle bar ideas but have painted the frame for now..


complete..

[182 Grad]

What about giving the fork a bit more rake? You could cut the rear part of the fork an bend it.



Then just weld a small piece of metal to the gap and maybe add some supportbars for more stability.



My drawing skills are not the best but I think you get what I mean...


Or you could try and make your own fork-crowns like these from Retrovelo.

[SkR8Pn]

What about giving the fork a bit more rake? You could cut the rear part of the fork an bend it.



Then just weld a small piece of metal to the gap and maybe add some supportbars for more stability.



My drawing skills are not the best but I think you get what I mean...


Or you could try and make your own fork-crowns like these from Retrovelo.

Thanks 182 Grad...

Those retrovelo forks are great, maybe something like that with a monark style springer?

[Smack]

Yeah, that´s it! Great idea!
I´d love to see that bike with a monarkstyle springfork.
Great build so far! Go on!

[182 Grad]

Thanks 182 Grad...

Those retrovelo forks are great, maybe something like that with a monark style springer?

That´s it! Build it! NOW!!

[SkR8Pn]

Thanks guys i'll get to it at some stage. I've gotten a little side tracked and changed a few things on the bike.
Some progress:
top tube cut out


new


the new custom wide rim

[SkR8Pn]

The wheel before paint


How the bike is now: