Felt MP Cruiser - the Rat Patrol Mid Drive Build

flyingkiwi

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Long time lurker, thought it was time I shared this beast... Felt MP 'Rat Patrol' that I've been slowly converting over the last few years. Weighs a ton, but I love the look of the old Felt cruiser frames.

Pics below of some of the upgrades:
  • Bafang BBS02
  • Sturmey Archer hubs - the original coaster brake couldn't stop this tank on a slight hill... rear 3-speed drum brake and front drum brake with dynamo
  • Custom 12 gauge Phil Wood spokes
  • EM3ev Jumbo Shark - with a nifty Grin Technologies mount
  • Lumotec head- and tail lights, dynamo powered
  • Brooks saddle and grips
  • Stem riser for my lanky legs
  • Black cable housing I found for kind of a cool look
  • Leather panniers and some army surplus pouches

She's still a bit of a work in progress, so any ideas welcome! Trying to figure out what I could do to dress up that black plastic battery...

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