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The American Racer & The Medium Tandem

   

brazed bicycle frame

brazed tandem bicycle frame

As mentioned in the video, the American Racer was the first bike I did back in the late 70's.  It remains as popular today as it did then.  And of course when you make any single frame bicycle you'll get a request for a tandem. 

These two bicycles are fairly easy to make and I've included a couple of simple to make tools to make the job easier. 

annealing copper seats

The chain on these bikes really draw the customer attention.  Although it is only a small part of the overall bicycle or tandem, it  enhances the finished piece. 

From a business view, these two bicycles are priced so that they are a step up from the Small Table Top Bicycles.

brazing small details

I've found that having different price levels that are stair stepped, from the least expensive to the most expensive offers the consumer a choice, and we all like to have a selection to choose from.

I've noticed that these are most often purchased a gifts for cyclists.  The standing versions go well on a desk or a cabinet.  The wall hanging bikes go well when used as a grouping of other bicycles or cycling prints and photographs.

melting steel for effect

As stated in the video, today there are lots of frame configuration, so you can choose to construct a frame to your preference.  The techniques are the same. 

I've chosen a standard frame and that has worked well for me.  I sell as many of these bicycles as I want to make so there has been no reason to try other frame configurations. 

attaching handlebars

You can easily use the same techniques in the video and build a mountain bike. 


Running Time: 

74 minutes

 

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