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I agree that there is probably not a standard spacing between the cranksets. But if you'd like a data point, the cranksets on my 60's Huffy tandem are spaced at 25 1/2 inches on the centers.

You forgot The Crucified, Lifesavors Underground (and all the Mike Knott offshoots), Lust Control, Crashdog, The Lead, Fluffy, Tribe of Dan, The Clergy, Street Angel and the mighty Scaterd Few. Not to mention all the post-punk, industrial and alternative bands of the era. The scene was vibrant...

Wow, so many great old bikes. I love classic diamond frame euro-bikes!

Emanon, I can't help you with the trike situation, but I can encourage you in your concerns regarding your sons ability to ride a bike. My 12 yo daughter is "moderately" autistic and went through a few years of sensory integration therapy, ages 3-5 roughly. It took her forever (it seemed) to...

My opinion would be that you'd have a hard time selling enough of a print mag even if you covered all matter of vintage bikes. I've come to the point that I rarely pick up print magazines anymore, it seems everything shows up on the web first anyway. But I think the idea is ripe for an e-zine...

Wow a bike shop next to used books and records store! Tell me there's a little grocer next door and I'd have everything I need. All life's necessities in a half-block. Where is this little slice of heaven? Welcome to the board, lookin' forward to your build.

I may be wrong, but I'm calling BS on the seller. You can easily buy aftermarket kits to convert a bike to a trike (fer instance: http://www.aztlanbicycle.com/lowrider-trikes.html and scroll to the bottom). I think that's what's being sold here. Still it's cheaper than buying the kit new.

Maybe sumthin' like this? http://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/2much_update.html

Oh yeah, if I had the scratch I'd grab it in a heart beat. Any picks of the drive train Rick?

proof positive that bicycles are the new punk rock!

lessee... a '76 Schwinn Varsity a '78 Schwinn Sprint a Miyata One-Ten SP a Windsor Carrera Sport a '74 Peugeot P 10 a '92 Trek 830 a mid-60's Huffy Daisy Tandem and the former Singapore Airlines sidecar oh yeah, and Bianchi Osprey MTB frame up in the rafters

Yowza! That's great. I love the shape of the tank, very much like the shape of a hornet (oh death where is thy sting?). The grips are great idea,love the color too.

So are these repops lighter weight than an original? Have they used modern tube sets in cro-mo or aluminum? It'd be nice to save a few pounds!

Wow! Amazing what some elbow grease and a can of paint can do. That seat is fabulous, awesome look. Although I imagine not too comfortable for the next century ride. Personally I wouldn't change a thing, just enjoy it!

Culturevirus has no real meaning. I made it up years ago when I was heavy into the industrial music scene and thought it sounded appropriately gritty and obscure. I've kept it just to maintain continuity in my online life. In the real world I never use it and don't really have a nick except for...