1950 Firestone Pilot,
badged as
Seattle Sporting Goods Co.
Build Thread: http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/pilot-p-40-warhawk.108698/
The start:
Drivetrain:
Sturmey-Archer RX-RD 5 speed drum brake rear in a Halo SAS rim, Avid mechanical disc front, Bontrager H5 Hardcase hybrid tires, 2.00 rear, 1.75 front, Truvativ Bottom Bracket adaptor with SRAM BB + 42t single crank.
Other:
Surly Trucker disc fork, headtube reamed for 1-1/8” threadless headset, <insert name> handlebars, Brooks grips and toolbag, Gyes saddle on a 5/8”- 7/8” post from ebay, original truss rods, coffee cup bell, wooden tank.
(*photos and text subject to edit. )
badged as
Seattle Sporting Goods Co.
Build Thread: http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/pilot-p-40-warhawk.108698/
The start:
Drivetrain:
Sturmey-Archer RX-RD 5 speed drum brake rear in a Halo SAS rim, Avid mechanical disc front, Bontrager H5 Hardcase hybrid tires, 2.00 rear, 1.75 front, Truvativ Bottom Bracket adaptor with SRAM BB + 42t single crank.
Other:
Surly Trucker disc fork, headtube reamed for 1-1/8” threadless headset, <insert name> handlebars, Brooks grips and toolbag, Gyes saddle on a 5/8”- 7/8” post from ebay, original truss rods, coffee cup bell, wooden tank.
(*photos and text subject to edit. )
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