heres what we're looking at so far. thinking about painting fork legs to match frame. gloss black on rims and a some fat ... white walls to boot. and a boardtrack style flat/drop bar.
Re: Decided not to go with the candy green on this one...
looks good. question(s). it that fork stock on that bike? and is it a 1 inch steer tube? I want one exactly like it. Im look for one you can run the front fender with the crown brace.
So this is whats got done in 38 hours of ownership of this free bike. Any suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated. im thinking all satin black with white walls. clean and simple. I have a pretty good idea what I want it to look like in my head. Im trying not to rush this build like I...
so I responded to a craigslist ad for a best offer vintage red bike. Not knowing brand or model I offered 25 bucks and ended up with a free bike because we had the same last name spell the same way. Some people are easily impressed. Here the ad pic.
Brought It home and took some decent...
my free bike at home
headbadge still there under a ton of paint
chain bike corp rockaway beach new york?
serial number, anyone figure this out for me?
almost completely stripped
just randomly searching craigslist i came across this bike http://madison.craigslist.org/bik/1440252960.html and the owner describes it as being badged hiawatha and the two look identical so i think you are right udall . Just waiting to here back from the guy I'm picking mine up from...
crappy craigslist ad pics. i offered the seller 25 bucks for it because he doesnt konw what it is and i dont either. after sending him an email he learned that we have the same last name and spelled the same way so he said "you can have it." wont turn that down. pick it up tom but im stumped as...
That bunny bike is awesome. You dont see the layback posts that often on the juvie/ womens frame but that looks great. Good job on the build. Sorry to hear that its not being ridden. I would sell it and buy a kegerator for the shop.
I lucked out with some super straight original wheels and tubes didnt bulge out the new balloon tires like they usually do, just a little bit anyway. Custom fenders on the men western are the same fit. Love that look. I picked up the mens in a 3 for $50 deal and sold one of them for $50 so...
If you are obsessed with bikes and sometimes neglect the time you could be spending with a wife or girlfriend or even friends, build them a bike to ride (youre gonna build one anyway) so they can possibly gain an understanding and appreciation for what you do. If that doesnt work, then get...
Im new to posting on this site but have looked through here for inspiration on my bike build projects and two bikes that i did this last summer.
Thanks to all who post on here and keep getting ratty!
JC Higgins prewar bike one of three bikes for 50 bucks
one of three bikes i got for 50 bucks...