Recent content by msteuer

Looks like I need to get a six pack. Thanks guys,I have a notebook going together for a battle plan. really appreciate the help..

Thanks for the feedback. I owe you a beer.That's was just my concen and as I said earlier I just don't want to find I've made a big mistake. Education is expensive.I'll keep looking for a true 26 incher with straight bars all around. A 1940 Westfield would be a home run.

I've searched but have not been able to find an answer to my question,so hopefully someone on this site can save me some cash and aggravation. I'd like to put a project together using a 1920s 28 inch frame mated to a pair of 26 inch ballon tires. Looking at the pictures available on line it...

Thanks once again. I'm off in search of cheap parts. Not quality, just price. Hopefully I can figure out how to post pics when all is said and done. For what it's worth, with that rim that Thick Brick measured 2-5/8" at its widest point allowing me to "not molest" a very nice Westfield frame in...

Following up here. All the advise was .... on. Mounted up the brick and aired to 35psi for a perfect fit. I was so concerned with the thick brick I neglected to ask if the quick brick would mount up on a 26" rim with the same 1" bead area? Half way out of the woods.

Wow! Just returned from my 800 plus mile trip to and from Buffalo to find two thumbs up responses to my dilemma and no naysayers. If I was the hat wearing type,you gentleman would see me tipping it as a show of my gratitude . Mike

Yes I'm lost and confused. I need a little help. I plan on mounting a thick brick on a rim I just picked up. The tire dimensions are 24" x 1.95" as stated on the sidewall. The rim physically measures 1". Yes or no is a thick brick going to mount up of should I toss this rim in the parts pile ...