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Rat Rod

Rat Rod

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Oddly enough, I had a window of opportunity today while everyone napped.

Threw on some 26 x 1.5 tires and a new chain. The wheel set are off of a 2006 Schwinn SS Cruiser.

This bike is rock solid and VERY fun to ride, very fast!

The 20 tooth sprocket out back makes it easy to pedal.

Grape Ape..Grape Ape!

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great work steve!
thats a nice lookin bike
i may have an oppertinutity to get one of those but in a 5 spped for 15 bucks
 
WOW Steve,I'd a never thunk a Springer would 'work' on a diamond frame...

THAT Looks Great!
 
Here she is minus the springer and some different bars and grips.

This bike is solid and silent....very fun to goof around on.

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hmmmmmmmmm.....do i sense another diamond frame build off in the future :wink:
looks good!now.......how do you get the wife to let you keep all these?!?!? im gonna get the boot soon :shock: (ive only got 3 ridable and 2 90%ers)
 
I try to rotate them all. There are only 3 or 4 that are really keepers...the rest are subject to change.

Also, when my wife sees me buy an old 80s BMX for peanuts and sell it for $400 she really appreciates the hobby.

Every bit of that money went straight into the household budget too. :D
 
hmmmmmm........THATS my problem then! the ones i buy are all keepers.......good idea on the rotation though!!! guess ill just have to curtail the buying of more for awhile :roll:
 
Rat Rod said:
Also, when my wife sees me buy an old 80s BMX for peanuts and sell it for $400 she really appreciates the hobby.
Every bit of that money went straight into the household budget too. :D
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That keeps you in good graces. I did the same with a Grey Ghost project bike. I would like to see a Varstiy turned into a mountain bike-like Schwinn's first ones.
 
ooooh ooooooh can we have a diamond frame build off! :p :p

i missed the last build offs.... man looking at this bike makes me want to dismantle my 10 speed....

That bike looks like it can fly!
 
I plan to come up with a more sleek looking seat and a few other odds and ends.

Stay tuned!
 
Rat Rod said:
Here she is minus the springer and some different bars and grips.

This bike is solid and silent....very fun to goof around on.
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Hi-ho Rat,
I made a very similar comment about the "Not-So" after getting done with it. It remains a favorite as it is comfortable, quiet and FAST!
You know this color is right up my alley! Go back to the Diamond Frame Build-off to see.....
I like how this is coming out! :mrgreen:

I still have the other frame I bought (and a few more) sitting here staring at me. I need to get my rear in gear! You are making me want to get something moving here... NEXXXXXXT!

Lets see....
1 continental
1 sprint
1 camelback varsity
1 varsity (oddly enough.. it too is purple!)
1 b-6 (could be a Not-So-Phantom)
3 more curved bar DX's (one will need extensive work on the rear section, or possibly a donor section...perhaps even a new home.)
and last, but certainly not least
1 mid teens "Flyer" frame. (gotta think on this one for a while..)

Rat Royale
REC Elsewhere
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This build is a-niiiice-a. I'm really digging it. It's got just the right spice to it....mmmmmm.
 
I'm game for a diamond frame build off. I just picked up a BCA Citicross on the side of the road that I want to put a fixed gear or a 1 spd freewheel on. I still need to take some pictures. It is too cold right now.
 
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