so I've got 21.5 inches from frame downtube measured as level as eyeball would allow, back to center of axle bolt.
And this is what it looks like. I'd asked for no stretch, but there is some, I'm pretty sure - that's why I'd love to know what a stock one measures. I also have some rake added. I asked for 3-5 deg. I'm ok with the geometry at this point.
So my wheelbase is longer, and it is a chopper! Supposed to be!
"it's a chopper, baby, a chopper". But pretty short for a chopper.
ps: seat is just photoshopped in....
So Em, You ever going to finish this thing?
I hope so (before I die), but - there's no hurry. And this is just the mock up. Then its gotta come back apart for paint. Unless I just keep it in black primer.
how are you all measuring stretch ultimately? I think for the back portion of frame it could be the distance from main frame downtube to axle. Then that compared to a stock bike.
Also of interest is the total wheelbase, but that could be lengthened via rake, even if the back part of the frame remains as short as possible.
Since diff builders use different ways to make the hardtails (some stretch this tube but not this and some this but not the other) - it seems there should be one way to measure this.
I think it would be great if someone could go measure this on their stock bike, or any bike that retains stock length swingarm. Just get that measurement from center of axle to main down tube.
Then we could compare.
But that's what I wanted - was a nice short distance between frame downtube and front of fender.