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I was talking with a friend of mine recently and he said he had dug up this old Dana 3 speed bike transmission that he used to run on an old BMX bike of his back in the 70s.

He asked me if I was interested in using it on anything...and I thought...yep, build off bike material. :mrgreen:

So I'm starting off with a Higgins frame, the Dana transmission and a set of 3G Jemima 57mm wheels.

We'll see how things go from here.


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Im starting to think you purposely delay the build off until after the TX bike swaps get going :mrgreen:
 
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Cool concept Steve!
Great frame and I can't wait to see another Dana working.
I have one, but no plans to use it for BO8. I am saving it for my Screamer build.
Now you just have to finish this one. :mrgreen:
 
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This is about as far as Steve usually gets... we should get him a special prize just for finishing. :lol:
 
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I thought someone said they don't work with a coaster brake because they won't back pedal.
I just checked mine and it goes back too.
Should be a nice build Steve. Will be watching.
 
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yoothgeye said:
This is about as far as Steve usually gets... we should get him a special prize just for finishing. :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


I hope to see this one finished though, look cool! :mrgreen:
 
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yoothgeye said:
This is about as far as Steve usually gets... we should get him a special prize just for finishing. :lol:

This is so true...ha ha!
 
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Beginning the mock up stage tonight to check fitment.

The Dana transmission went on pretty easily and it seems to spin and shift correctly.

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WOW!! You really are going to build a Build Off bike!!! :mrgreen: :p
 
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Hey Steve I think you put the fork in that front part, not the shifter. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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xddorox said:
Wow, never heard or seen one of those before. Can't wait to see how it looks all put together.
Well heard of one that actually works! Sweet build.
 
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