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e.maguran

01-23-12, 09:41 PM

Hi all,

Before I'm killed for owning a Huffy 626, I was curious if anyone know what years they were "made" (HAH!) or if any online librarian has a copy of a catalog with the bike in a picture. I've turned my bike into an urban singlespeed with track bicycle qualities (HAH! - AGAIN!). It's a lot of fun to ride around town on and not fear someone scratching my paint.

Let's not get into the "it's a terrible bike". I ride it because I saved it from a dumpster and I could never do this to my Bianchi.

Started life as:
http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/blog/wp-content/bikes/2011/05/timothy-huffy-626-03_1000.jpg

45 minutes with a hacksaw (cut thumb open) and a hammer, I turned it into:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wk2Zksni6PY/Tx41e6rd4AI/AAAAAAAAA1E/a4Qf6Gh1cko/s800/C360_2011-08-27%25252018-06-50.jpg

New Parts? Yes please!:https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sn3kWTJkDyo/Tx41amplphI/AAAAAAAAA08/7VkhM7FcMP4/s800/C360_2011-08-30%25252021-51-24.jpg

:thumb:

veggie

01-23-12, 11:34 PM

Ouch, my taint hurts.

randyjawa

01-24-12, 01:22 AM

You can use the original components (http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpeeds_1/FREE_SITE_VINTAGE/VINTAGE_5_Component_Numbers.htm) to help determine How Old is Your Bike? (http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpeeds_1/FREE_SITE_VINTAGE/VINTAGE_1_Start.htm) Hope that is a help.

e.maguran

01-24-12, 04:53 AM

ouch, my taint hurts.

wtf?

T-Mar

01-24-12, 05:58 AM

The few Huffy I've seen have had a serial number format that is relatively simple to decode.

Rocket-Sauce

01-24-12, 06:00 AM

wtf?
Level your saddle.

big_heineken

01-24-12, 07:40 AM

I don't know what year it was made, but this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/527470-Bike-with-a-%28hi-%29story-a-dutch-one. tells me that it has a "Pegoretti-style" top tube! :thumb:

Grand Bois

01-24-12, 08:31 AM

The seatpost is backwards.

T-Mar

01-24-12, 09:10 AM

The seatpost is backwards.

But it's not in the original picture. I assume it was a conscientious change.

Grand Bois

01-24-12, 10:11 AM

Just like the rakish saddle angle, I suppose.

triathloner

01-24-12, 12:50 PM

is it just me or does this huffy look like it would accept some 29ers?

XLR99

01-24-12, 07:27 PM

Nothing wrong with re-purposing a bike. If it works for your mission, then it's all good. I just finished helping my son rebuild a Magna MTB as an SS winter commuter. Total cost was ~25, including a set of clip on fenders so he doesn't get totally mud covered on the way to school.

e.maguran

01-24-12, 10:30 PM

e.maguran

01-24-12, 10:33 PM

Level your saddle.

Got it. I have to take a most recent photo after my last Friday ride... I think i leveled it out. thanks though!

e.maguran

01-24-12, 10:34 PM

But it's not in the original picture. I assume it was a conscientious change.

Good eyes. Yeah, i may need to fix that post!

e.maguran

01-24-12, 10:37 PM

is it just me or does this huffy look like it would accept some 29ers?

I would say yes, i had to reweld and install drop bolts for the brake locations on the frame. Not even extra long reach calipers reached my 27" alloy wheels. Insane trying to get this bike to stop!

e.maguran

01-24-12, 10:39 PM

I don't know what year it was made, but this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/527470-Bike-with-a-%28hi-%29story-a-dutch-one. tells me that it has a "Pegoretti-style" top tube! :thumb:

Pegoretti tt is where the tube is welded lower to make a small, more rigid frame triangle, right? That article was cool!