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    Matte black bikes?

    Do you guys think matte black is too common? I've always wanted a matte black bike, but I've also always wanted a different looking bike. Ive seen a lot of black bikes on here lately, so do u think it's a little over used?
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    Identify this bike?

    I have a Western Flyer I got at a bike auction a few days ago and I don't have a clue what model or year it is. Its so rusty I can't see any numbers on it all I know is its a western flyer. Any help would be awesome. img
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    Should I paint it

    I got a western flyer today. It's really rusty and I can barely see the old paint job. I like the patina. But I don't know if the bikes worth painting or if it'll just look cooler as a ratrod... The spokes are literally rusting through and the tires are about as good as rubber bands over metal...
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    Seat cover ideas...

    I ride my Schwinn legacy about all the time, and after a while I noticed its starting to wear a little. So do u guys have any ideas for some cool seat covers? I'm thinking maybe a Mexican blanket design or something like that but I can't come up wih any other ideas... Should I make one? If so...
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    Rust and breaking

    Rust is good on a true "rat rod bike" but not on my cruiser. I have no idea how, but my favorite bike is starting to get rust on the handlebars. When I'm not riding it or showing it off, I keep it in my uncles barn/garage. It has a cement floor, it never leaks, and it never even gets drafty. Yet...
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    Yes! Bikes and cars together!

    My local relay for life is having a BBQ/ Car Show to raise money for the american cancer society. Since my aunts part of the planning group or whatever, i got to convince her to allow bikes at our cruise in! I'm taking my Schwinn Legacy Cruiser (dont worry its slightly customized not normal)! I...
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    Schwinn Stingray YES!

    A friend of mine's old man has two Schwinn Stingrays he doesnt use anymore, and he said i could have them! Ones blue and ones red. What do u guys think of me taking the paint off the red one and just leaving the metal bare? would it rust?
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    Spinnerz on a Schwinn Legacy

    How do u guys think about putting spinnerz on a Schwinn Legacy. I used to hate spinners but for some reason this bike just feels like it needs something on the rims. Spinnerz is a company that makes very basic easy to mount spinners for kids and adult bikes. The blades of the spinner is actually...
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    yet another problem

    A few weeks ago, I was hanging out in the garage with my cousin, and doin' drifts. Somehow, I managed to let him convince me to let him try drifting on my Schinn Legacy. He got onto the gravel and went as fast as he could, hit a bump, and flipped the bike over. Now there is a huge dent in the...
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    my bikes making a wierd sound...

    I'd usually rather ride vintage bikes, but one of my favorite bikes I have is my 2010 Schwinn Legacy cruiser. But lately it's been making a scraping sound every time I apply the brakes. I checked to see if something was stuck in between the brake pads and the rims and saw nothing. I have no idea...
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    Tricycle for my little sister

    I was in the basement the other day and I noticed my old tricycle from when I was little. The paint was faded, the handlebars were rusted, and the seat looked like crap. So since this tricycle is for my little sister I thought I would paint it bubble gum purple with pink glitter grips with...
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    What have you guys found at swap meets in the past?

    Im just wondering what kinds of bikes you guys have found at swap meets. Post Pics. if you can.
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    shooting star

    Last night I was feeding my chickens, guineas, peacocks, pheasants, ducks, and geese... and i walked outside to break the ice out of one of the water bowls, looked up and saw a light moving across the sky. At first I thought it must have been an airplaine but then it turned dark orange and zigg...
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    Painting

    Do you guys (and gals) use masks when spray painting you bikes? Supposedly if you inhale to much paint you can get cancer. I use really cheap paper masks for painting.
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    Schwinn Legacy

    I am getting a Schwinn Legacy. I like it a lot but Im a little worried others might think its ugly. It is blue with some pinstripe decals, it also has monkey bars and fatty tires and fenders. It is supposed to be a modified version of a classic Schwinn. It is a 2010 model.
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    Snow tires

    Yesterday I tryed to put the tires from my sisters old mountain bike that got ran over by a two ton truck on my 1983 ross. But I soon found out that they are 24 in. and i needed 26 in. I feel really stooooooopid now. How much do real snow tires for a bike cost? I cant find any on line and i...
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    I need a new project

    I am thinking about doing a '69 Schwinn stingray. Does anyone have one near Indianapolis? :?: :?:
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    derusting my rims

    I just got back in from my shop and i have a big friction burn on my hand from rubbing the rust off my rims on my 1983 ross. Has that ever happened to any of you guys?
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