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    Mean Streak

    Named after the Deep Purple song?
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 4, 2020 in forum: CLASS 1 - MUSCLE BIKE 2019 BUILD JOURNALS
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    Thanks, Lee. It's all those little tricks that can provide endless possibilities for custom building. I have modified 24" frames in this manner...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 3, 2020 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    A funny note: I have to completely deflate the rear tire to install or remove it from the frame! And the axle has to be adjusted to the most...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 2, 2020 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    Does anyone have a 50's Columbia 5-spoke chainring (non-skip-tooth)? I would like to use a smaller one (36 tooth?) from a girls 20" (if they...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 2, 2020 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    Kreamsicle Krate

    Thanks, Jude. That's very nice of you to say.
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 2, 2020 in forum: CLASS 1 - MUSCLE BIKE 2019 BUILD JOURNALS
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    Kreamsicle Krate

    Sorry for the slow response. Haven't checked in on this build in a long time. December is just a blur because I am a postal worker. This one is...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 2, 2020 in forum: CLASS 1 - MUSCLE BIKE 2019 BUILD JOURNALS
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    Great idea! Rated at 40 psi, now down to 30 psi, and they are slightly narrower. But now the tire has more flex side-to-side on the rim due to...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 2, 2020 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    These tires are so close to fitting into this cool old frame, that I have to try to make them work. I have decided that spreading the lower rear...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 2, 2020 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    I cannot believe that nobody asked if those 3" tires rubbed anywhere. THEY RUB EVERYWHERE! Now, my challenge, is to successfully make them clear...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 1, 2020 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    Still struggling to figure out what kind of chainring/chainguard combination to use for the Bar Hopper. I want to try to get a smaller Columbia...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Jan 1, 2020 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    OH YEA![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    Just a little different![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    We will see if the fat tires are a good idea or not. Something tells me they will look good if I can squeeze them in there. As for the...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Dec 17, 2019 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    I am really excited about how this build is progressing and evolving. Unfortunately, now that the bike is stretched out and long, those cool...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Dec 15, 2019 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019
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    COLUMBIA BUILT BAR HOPPER

    That is why I do mock-ups. On to the next idea. Found this 50's Columbia short-tank online for cheap. My plan is to try to make it into a...
    Post by: Reallybigtim, Dec 14, 2019 in forum: CLASS 2 - WINTER BUILD JOURNALS 2019