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Retro Grouch 
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Location: St Peters, Missouri
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Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.

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Winter bike modification plans.

Fabricate milk crates into workstand for Ketts.

Greenspeed GT3
Replace crankset with the original. Install the 152mm Sugino crankset onto Mrs. Grouch's Kett.
Remove bike computer. Install computer onto my Kett.
Remove seat pack.

Mrs. Grouch's Kett
Acquire and install derailleur mast and front derailleur & shifter.
Fabricate computer mount.
Acquire and install bike computer. (Would we like GPS navigation capability?)
Acquire and install rear view mirrors.
Figure a way to mount Rans Streamline tailpack (from Greenspeed). (For day-to-day use)
Figure out how enormous Ortleib seatpack closes. (For overnight tours)
Fabricate base for safety flag.

My Kett
Install Specialized wireless computer. (from Greenspeed)

Marin beater bike
Acquire and install short (152mm or so) crankset. Lower seat to match. Think about also lowering handlebars.


Shopping list:
Kettweisel front derailleur mast.
Kool-Stop tire bead jack.
Terratrike seat bag?
SRAM X.0 front shifter.
406 presta valve inner tubes, 28-40mm.
Short crankset for beater bike. (can existing crank be modified?)
Mirrycle mountain mirror.
2 Mirrycle extenders.
2-tone Incredibell.
Computer for Mrs. Grouch's Kett.
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