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The only thing I have to throw in to the build-off is this lil Hiawatha Gambler (I am not positive that is what it actually is so please correct me if I am wrong) frame. That chain ring is also just something off a kids bike in the junk pile that is my garage...I will try to spruce this thing...

Will this get me a little lower? Trying to visualize. Anyone done it successfully?

Finally got one of my projects on the road....wow was it hard to pedal! I have a very large front chain ring. Can someone tell me the basics. Obviously I need a smaller one in front. How do I figure that out?

Ok, another idea: I want to cut my top tube at the headset to create some rake in my forks....any suggestions? I know if not done right it won't look good. I think I will want/need to add some length (stretch) to the top tube as well as the bottom tube. Can anyone share some photos of the...

Has anyone taken standard vintage schwinn forks and bent them out for a bit of a stretched look? It is my latest idea but don't want to try it without being certain it will work. Do I need to heat them up with a torch then pull them out? thanks!

Can I add a modern triple tree style suspension front end to this 1954 JC Higgins? What are the variables? Can anyone point me in the right direction? I am hoping to give it a motorcycle look.

I bought a pair of these red coker tires 26 x 2.125 thinking they would fit my 1950 Schwinn 26" springer bike. The guy at my local bike shop says no, they won't fit! I haven't unpackaged the tires yet. Can anyone tell me if this will work? Appreciated!!!

I recently bought this bike on ebay....I have not rec'd it yet but am anxious to take that back fender off and add some cool tires. I will leave the rest as is. Can anyone tell me what are the beefiest tires I can use? http://www.nard-antiques.com/ebay/Oct05_18.JPG thanks!! Rob