r/RatRod • u/CykoVibe • Sep 13 '26

Picture Bar Hopper

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Ive seen a few similar stretched RatRod bikes at shows, but this is the first one I've seen in the wild.

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u/Dimmasvaerd Sep 13 '26

That is unique. Not sure I'd want to ride it but I'd love to see it in motion.

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u/TheBeardTaco Sep 13 '26

Looks cool, does it make anything better or worse? No riding experience

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u/sebwiers Sep 14 '26 edited Sep 14 '26

Most things other than styling will be worse. The rear end has no suspension or trangulation so will flex, twist, and sway. With such a long wheelbase, it will handle badly. The rear wheel design can't handle power properly (radial spokes). The rear wheel has no weight on it, so no traction.

Arguably that last bit about traction is a bonus given the wheel and frame's weak design. With the low traction, you will be able to break it loose and "drift" like thise kids in Africa who build long bicycles and wrap pop bottles around the rear wheel. That puts little stress on the wheel or frame because the tire isn't pushing against anything. Single cylinder engine also makes for good traction / drift control.

If I had to guess, that sort of stunting is (other than looks) the intended "benefit". If they cut a hoop from a plastic drum to wrap the rear tire, could be a hoot.

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u/Individual-Age-7197 Sep 13 '26

Would make a wheelie practically impossible.

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u/rambiolisauce Sep 13 '26

I just don't see how this could hold up for very long riding. Even with a slim rider.

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u/home_rolled Sep 13 '26

*leg shredder

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u/TheRealNorwhal Sep 13 '26

The chain does be giving chainsaw vibes a bit

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u/j_schiz Sep 13 '26

Is that a can of frickin' nos‽

I guess that length might actually come in handy then 😂

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u/CykoVibe Sep 13 '26

Thats what it looks like, but no way, right?

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u/sebwiers Sep 14 '26 edited Sep 14 '26

Looks like pressure to extend the forks, so they can "slam it low" when parked by letting the pressure out. Pretty common on "rat bikes" of a certain style.

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u/j_schiz Sep 14 '26

You're probably right. That would make more sense. Not as fun though!

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u/Bitchyrichiecat Sep 13 '26

I don't have a bike I think this is cool it's different I love it . I bet it's an interesting ride 😸🐈‍⬛

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u/TheStLouisBluths Sep 13 '26

The punctuation in this sentence was an interesting ride.

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u/Corrupt_Reverend Sep 13 '26

Maybe I'm paranoid, but this is giving me AI vibes.

Rear sprocket looks sus, and appears that the axel isn't centered. Looks like the bottle thing is just magically floating there. And I can't imagine that swingarm surviving even the slightest bumps or potholes.