American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 181 August 2014 | Page 56

1% for the Planet’s mission is to build, support and activate an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet A combined sprocket and brake rotor keep things simple at the center of the back wheel One of the few concessions to decoration on Minibike 74 is a dice on the carb’s choke The one-off foot controls share a mount with the outboard bearing carrier for the clutch pulley The minimalist theme on Minibike 74 even goes as far as the tires where race slicks are used to keep things as uncomplicated as possible make it. The twin down tubes run under the engine and kick up towards the axle plates, and then there is a single the back bone that splits as it goes to the axle plates. The only other aspects of the frame of note are the small spur that holds the Felt brand leather bicycle seat and the small oil tank housed between the frame rails underneath the transmission. In order to keep the bike as simple as possible the front end features a rigid fork. The unicrown design means there is no need for triple trees either, with only a set of simple custom handlebars mounted above the upper steering bearings. To keep the ‘bars free of clutter there’s an internal throttle and a matching internal twist throttle. Given the complete lack of lights there is no need for any switches. With the oil tank hidden between the frame rails the only bodywork on Minibike 74 is the small gas tank that not only carries the gas but also houses the bike’s electrics in its left side. Maik completed the build of Minibike 74 by mounting a pair of 17in Marchesini aluminum wheels that are shod with Dunlop race slicks; a 90section at the front and a 120 at the rear. Despite the minimalist approach to the build Minibike 74 is actually a runner and was seen being ridden outside the show hall that played host to the 2013 World Championship of Custom Bike Building and this fact doubtlessly helped with the bike being placed 15th in the Freestyle class. A unicrown fork design reminiscent of that used on bicycle keeps the front of the bike minimal 56 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - AUGUST 2014 No triple trees or riser or visible controls clutter the top of the forks ALCHEMY CYCLES Cal Lleixà (Barcelona), SPAIN Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.AMDchampionship.com