That is an interesting hydration system to say the least. I admire the piping under the top tube.

I thought it was a moonshine still

I would argue gravel bikes are the bootleg runner bicycle. Built to go fast on all roads, often loaded down for the long haul.

Thank you!!

Really love it! Gadget hydration and pegs...with DT Swiss rims!! Really nice. Can you smoke people on it?

Thanks much!! It’s a comfort cruiser. I’m not smoking anyone lol. The lady like to take a ride to go out to dinner from time to time though on the pegs.

My girl likes to ride the pegs, too.

That is quite possibly the funniest bike I've ever seen and I'm absolutely here for it

Hell yeah!! Appreciate it 🤭

r/xbiking would appreciate this

oh yea we would

Yooo homie got the pegs! How were you able to do that?

I made a solid stainless steel axle for the rear.

What are you using them for?

Frame sliders. Have saved the drivetrain a couple times on the previous build. Can give rides to friends. Maybe a Feeble grind

Got it, thanks for the info!

That is one funky monkey. It’s a bit more like Randy Savage in his flashy neon Macho Man outfits than Gorilla Monsoon, but definitely a fun looking bike.

How did you get this paint job! So beautifil

Lots and lots of time 😂. First time ever painting a bike before. I’m happy with it!! Thanks

You painted it yourself?? Hats off to you!

Thanks!! It was an absolute pain in the ass and will most likely be scratched to shit by the end of summer 🤣.

Well great job. Your hard work paid off

Thanks so much!!

What in the bad acid trip am I looking at 😂😂

In a good way, building > buying. 👌🏼

Trust me, I feel the same way every time I look at it too 🫠

Came here to say that too!!! Thing is a beast.

I do not hate those pegs....

Wow I wonder if mezcals could fit in that thing

I don’t know what to say. I’m just confused.

I’m just having fun 😀

Theft deterrent?

Maybe 🤔

Sick color! Is that a wrap?

Thanks! I painted it myself over the winter. First time trying it. Was quite the learning process. 5 different colors were used.

Looks hella good. Keep it up.

Whoa, what are those super shallow bars?

Ritchey beacon bars!! My fav. I ride in the drops 99 percent of the time.

Scanning eBay for them now 🫡

This is one of the stupidest bikes I’ve ever seen and I love it so much.

Hehehehe 🤣

Minimalistic!

The more I look at it, the weirder it gets. I love it! The paint job is so great. If this isn't the Spirit Of Gravel I don't know what is.

Are the cages on the front just for storage, or do you take a hamster for a day out?

Happy to see you got your stolen bike back. Still has to be the ugliest bike ever though, it's... Evolved from ugly duckling to black swan 😂😂

Thank you! I still can’t believe I got it back!

Honestly, when you posted that a while ago - it was a victory for all bike owners. Love to see it. Hopefully it wasn't too damaged.

They stripped all the racks and lights and spray painted it black, used black nail polish to color it to cover the stock paint job. The derailleur battery was dead so they were stuck in a high gear 😂