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I had always admired the Cycle Truck/Cargo Bikes of the 30s and 40s, so when I found a stripped frame of a regular 26" mens bike, I thought it would be a great project. I lengthened the steering tube, cut and lowered the bottom tube to meet, and then extended a fork from a 20" bike to match the...

I understand that Ettore Bugatti, the automobile designer and builder, got his first start in the bicycle industry in Italy. There, he designed about 1913 at space-framed bicycle that never actually went into production. I found a photo of his design on a Bugatti enthusiast website, and just...

Like many others, I have been a long-time lurker at this site and have really enjoyed and learned from some of the discussions. Since my retirement, I have been able to play in my workshop and spend most of my time creating motorized bikes. But from time to time, I also restore an old bicycle...

I didn't reply to the thread at first because I thought I was not in the running, but at 72 ( I was born in 1938) I may throw my hat in the ring. I still enjoy my bikes as much as I used to, but I have noticed my rides are shorter than they used to be. Still having too much fun in retirement. Tom

I just checked my control panel and see that I have been lurking here a few days shy of one year, and I find that I enjoy visiting this site more and more. Great site and a wonderful source of building ideas. Now that I am retired, I get to play in my shop (except when I have to cut the grass...