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Here is a bike I recently completed From the guard, chainring, and curves of the frame.... looks to be a Ross built bike, based off their Polobike model. This is my second Ross built Firestone bike, the first was modeled off the Barracuda 3 speed with stick. This bike is a much more simple Coaster brake with Bendix 70 hub and brake Has a few extra character points with the City of Austin Bicycle license All the mechanics are rebuilt and working great I added a set of Firestone high speed 20 x 2.125 tires This was a big deal in my head for a Firestone bike to have Firestone tires I added the fenders, I do not think this basic model came with fenders originally I had to make a new head badge out of some sheet metal (cut with electric sheers shaped/painted/made the decal/riveted the baby on there) I made the Firestone decal for Down tube and the forks. Added a new chain Rides good Took a very simple looking bike and added a little Street credit
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I did change the front Tire to a 20 x 1.75. I will Save that other Firestone tire for future build. Sold the bike last weekend. The bike Now has a new home in Brownsville Tx. Turned out to be a good deal for everyone involved.
 
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