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jsharr
11-26-08, 06:37 PM
As many of you know, our very own Wordbiker gave my boys an old Redline Micro Mini that his son used to ride/race. It needed a bit of TLC, of which I have applied a decent amount over the last few weeks. The chain is not one I would trust mine sons to ride right now, but that is due to my lack of the correct chain break, something that I will remedy this weekend.

Before:
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/jsharr/redline/redline006.jpg

After
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/jsharr/redline/redline013.jpg

Repacked every bearing, installed new crank, chainring, brake cable, brake pads, tires, tube, tape and grips. Used a half tube of metal polish, full tube of elbow grease and a case of Budweiser.

Thank You Wordbiker for a very selfless act. :thumb:

StupidlyBrave
11-26-08, 06:51 PM
Thank You Wordbiker for a very selfless act. :thumb:

Nicely done! :thumb: :cheers:
Siu Blue Wind
11-26-08, 06:59 PM
Good on you, WB!! That is awesome! You made a couple of little boys happy!! Well..one little one and one big one...:p ((hugs))

cyclokitty
11-26-08, 07:07 PM
Excellent Wordbiker! And great job on fixing the bike Jsharr! The boys will have loads and loads of fun!!
HigherGround
11-26-08, 07:40 PM
Nice job WB! :thumb:
thomson
11-26-08, 07:54 PM
Great job WB and JS!! Nice to see it back to life looking so nice.
UnsafeAlpine
11-26-08, 07:58 PM
Foo rocks. Congrats on the new bike, jsharr, and awesome of you to send it wb! :thumb:
Wordbiker
11-26-08, 08:16 PM
Meh, it was an entirely selfish act.

Little does jsharr know, but I just used him to restore that bike. I've reported it stolen, and when he's in cuffs and I get it back it'll be good as new. MUAHAHAHAHA!!!



Kidding. You did a great job restoring it Jeff. Tell your boys unca Wordbiker is very happy to see any young boy riding a bike, but it being your boys makes me especially happy. Have a great Thanksgiving. :)
cuda2k
11-26-08, 08:44 PM
It looks better in person. Rolled over to ole Jsharr's this evening to give him a hand with the chain (though my tool was less cooperative). You won't believe what sorts of things he has in his basement... :twitchy:
pgoat
11-26-08, 08:47 PM
nice to see some true altrusim in action:innocent:

srsly, nice job getting it safe and spiffy for your boys, Jsharr, and Wordbiker is another class act here on BF:)
pgoat
11-26-08, 08:47 PM
You won't believe what sorts of things he has in his basement... :twitchy:

curiosity piqued
jsharr
11-26-08, 09:02 PM
Meh, it was an entirely selfish act.

Little does jsharr know, but I just used him to restore that bike. I've reported it stolen, and when he's in cuffs and I get it back it'll be good as new. MUAHAHAHAHA!!!



Kidding. You did a great job restoring it Jeff. Tell your boys unca Wordbiker is very happy to see any young boy riding a bike, but it being your boys makes me especially happy. Have a great Thanksgiving. :)

No good deed will go unpunished. Nice bird Word.
East Hill
11-27-08, 06:38 AM
I love seeing stories about successful bicycle re-homes :D .

Thanks Wordbiker!

East Hill
jsharr
11-27-08, 07:54 AM
curiosity piqued

If you can find my basement, you are allowed to keep all you can carry out by yourself in one trip.
UnsafeAlpine
11-27-08, 07:58 AM
If you can find my basement, you are allowed to keep all you can carry out by yourself in one trip.

That sounds awesome! but I'm not really sure I need any human fingers and toes....