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When I saw this Genesis Astra with 7 speeds, 29" rims and aluminum frame It seemed to be a good starting point for a man sized build. Here's what you do to a Wal Mart bike... 1) take the dopey stickers off 2) go paw through your collection of parts 3) keep the frame, wheel set, shifter and...

There was danger of hijacking another thread because I mentioned some frustration with safety concerns being the among first responses when someone offers an idea or asks for input. I appreciate that RRB forums offer a free exchange of ideas and that 'free' means that not everyone is going...

Hey All, I broke down and bought my first brand new bike since I was 8 years old. My Bike Snob status is in serious jeopardy as I picked up a Genesis Astra at WallyMart but replacement of weak components should keep me in the club. I REALLY like this bike! Its man-sized. Here's the problem-...

Hey Fellow Ratters- My brother Alan (Apoc) and I, Steve (Stevo) Close are pleased to invite you to the CloBro Art Show in Grand Rapids INCLUDES A COUPLE RATTY BIKES! Green Lion Gallery 150 E. Fulton, downtown GR. Opening Party is Saturday November 19, 7-10 pm. If you 'get' the stuff others...

Thanks everyone for the inspiration! If you see one of your ideas stolen and applied here, um, sorry or thanks- whichever makes you feel best. I used the stripped down Hot Rod/Streetfighter vibe as the basis for my '62 Schwinn Corvette 5 speed build. The fork is cut down from a dumpster 10...

I've got an itch for a Spaceliner of some stripe. So, before I begin my quest, I thought I should learn about the size of these bikes. I haven't seen one close up and personal in many years so I don't remember. How do they compare with a Schwinn middleweight cruiser ie Jaguar, Corvette, etc...

Newbie observation but I had to get some answers to this nagging question. I am 6' tall, my daughters are nearly 6' my wife is 5'10". When we ride, we ride- meaning our seats are jacked way high on our vintage bikes just so we can be comfortable and somewhat efficient. Most of the pics I see...

Here are some pics of build from my house. I built the '62 Schwinn Corvette about 15 years ago. It's long overdue for a redo. This site has sparked a ton of ideas- we'll see what happens this winter! The car in the backdrop is my daily driven 65 Fairlane REAL glass eye shift knob. How...

I am stoked to have found this site! I've been doing the rat rod bike thing since way before it was cool. My 3 brothers and I just built whatever we could ride from what we found or bartered for. Nearly 25 years of youth ministry and an interest in all things mechanical has let me help many...