Eliminator Clone

Based on the older style of the Longbikes Eliminator.

I built the frame this far on the first day.

This was the trial fitting of parts being lined up on my data rack jig.

Rear triangle is from a Trek 830

Top tube is from a Haro 2+2 BMX

Down tubes are a twin set from a French Mixte

All were from 4130 frames. The fork is a RST 2k.

After brazing the main body of the frame and checking alignment I detached,

trimmed and re-brazed the seat stays as shown. It takes less time to remove

and reattach the stays than heating and bending them. It also looks better.

Here is where I stopped for the day. The boom tube is adjustable.

Next day, all components added and test run was very good. Shifting is snappy because

components are where they’re designed to be. I need to find a 3-ring crank that has a removable crankarm – makes it easier to cut and shape

I have a Bacchetta recurve seat I’ll be trying to add to add to the mix as soon as I get time.