The term fink was originally underworld slang for an informer, comparable to 'stool pigeon', and ratfink is an intensified version of 'fink.' By the time Roth used this name for a character, the term had started to pass into more general usage. The Rat Fink is a green, depraved-looking mouse with bulging, bloodshot eyes, an oversized mouth with yellowed, narrow teeth, and a red T-shirt with yellow 'R.F.' on it.Ī Rat Fink revival in the late 1980s and the 1990s centered around the West Coast punk/grunge movements. Although Detroit native Stanley Mouse (Miller) is credited with creating the so-called 'Monster Hot Rod' art form, Roth is accepted as the individual who popularized it. After he placed Rat Fink on an airbrushed monster shirt, the character soon came to symbolize the entire hot-rod/Kustom Kulture scene of the 1950s and 1960s. Roth's hatred for Mickey Mouse led him to draw the original Rat Fink. It brings back the days of cycling for cycling's sake, not training, not commuting, just fun.Rat Fink is one of the several hot-rod characters created by one of the founders of Kustom Kulture, Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth. The bike reminds me of childhood days when we would just ride back and forth in front of the house. My wife can't ride it because the pedals are too far forward and she is five three. It is too heavy and slow for anything but casual riding, but if that is what you want to do while looking cool this is a good choice. This bike is for bike paths and dinking around in the neighborhood. If you don't buy this bike for the ride you will for the looks. I was relaxing on a bench near a bike path the other day and three different roadies actually pulled over to check it out. The decals are evenly placed and clear-coated. The welds are precise and the paint radiant. This bike is absolutely killer in the looks department. That laid back, feet out front riding position with arms dangling from the ape hanger handlebars is so comfortable. The Shimano Nexus rear hub shifts flawlessly. That big fat springer seat really soaks up the bumps, and paired with those dopey tires it is really plush. The same lime green base coat is used.Ĭomfort is the word when desccribing the ride. The rear dropouts are also chopper style which is different than the picture. ![]() ![]() It has a black seat, and blue flames, and the top bar is more of a tank style than the one pictured in the review link. What a great rationalization eh?įirst off I got the edition with the orange rims, and blackwall tires which are wider as well. I bought my wife a Hawaiian Cruiser but she thought we'd look weird riding together if I had my road bike next to hers. Let's start by saying I was a kid when the Schwinn Stingray first hit the streets. I am a proud owner of this amazing bike,and ive customized it in various ways from head lamps,pedals and even down to the dust caps of which are chrome skulls.although this bike is fun and easy to accessorise it must be said that its to be taken kinda seriously due to the whopping price tag of £450.00,But what you get for your money is a stroke of "engineering genius" this bike will look after you if you look after it!! it handles superbly and after years growing up on "mountain Bikes" is far more comfortable,due to the upright seating position and perfectly set handlebars.As mentioned in other reviews the paintwork is outstanding and almost looks like the white and electric blue flames have been hand painted on to its "curvy" frame,also the back mud guard covers the back wheel slightly giving the bike a touch of class! This bike is not built for speed but for comfort and style.i cant race my friends but on a bike like this you dont need to.just take your time.overall an amazing bike and a pleasure to ride hats off to Electra for producing such a head turner,a conversation starter and an alltime keepsake.
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