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12-12-13, 10:49 PM
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Judging by the view of the wretched Tacony-Palmyra Bridge in the background of the first pic, I'm wager that ilikebikes is in NE Phila, which is kinda like a gigantic, outdoors penitentiary in and of itself. Barbed wire is ubiquitous, in those parts.
12-13-13, 10:30 AM
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Its the old Armory on State road. I don't know why surreal is making it out to be a dump. BTW, New Jersey has 108 toxic waste dumps. Which is the most in any one state in the nation. Now that's what I call a dump.
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
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12-13-13, 02:13 PM
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Not a dump; a gigantic outdoor penitentiary. 
there's a distinction there..... I actually kinda like the NE, except that Roosevelt Blvd is the worst thing ever.
As for the Tac-Pal Bridge: I have no love for that thing. Been caught on the wrong side of the drawbridge too many times....But it's a tempting route, due to lower tolls....
I also wouldn't want to invite any NJ/Phila comparisons, b/c
#1- NJ, despite some charming aspects, is a fairly gross/crowded/unpleasant place (certainly, one might argue that it's a "dump", but I prefer to think of it as a collection of small, conjoined dumps...)
#2- Phila is the Capitol of South Jersey, anyway.
there's a distinction there..... I actually kinda like the NE, except that Roosevelt Blvd is the worst thing ever.As for the Tac-Pal Bridge: I have no love for that thing. Been caught on the wrong side of the drawbridge too many times....But it's a tempting route, due to lower tolls....
I also wouldn't want to invite any NJ/Phila comparisons, b/c
#1- NJ, despite some charming aspects, is a fairly gross/crowded/unpleasant place (certainly, one might argue that it's a "dump", but I prefer to think of it as a collection of small, conjoined dumps...)
#2- Phila is the Capitol of South Jersey, anyway.
12-13-13, 10:14 PM
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A Jersey driver complaining about the Roosevelt BLVD! 
"Go back to Joysey you moron!" -Scrooged!
"Go back to Joysey you moron!" -Scrooged!
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
12-14-13, 12:12 AM
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Do you know ANYone, ANYwhere, with a stomach for the Blvd? Driving it is one thing; I can't imagine it's fun to ride on/near, plus it is a contender for the Most Pedestrian Fatalities per Mile "award". I've driven on it many times, and somehow never had an accident. But, it's a white knuckle ride, even for those of us who drive it routinely...
12-14-13, 01:34 AM
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Its pretty bad. Ive been driving on the BLVD since I I started driving, and I still hate it!
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
12-14-13, 05:33 PM
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Here's my GT Glide Deluxe....it's a 2000 model (it was candy purple when new). Pee Wee Herman, eat your heart out!
12-14-13, 05:34 PM
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Here's a detail of the head badge.
12-25-13, 04:55 AM
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Not bad! The seat is high enough too which I've been telling the folks in the RatFink/Electra thread needed to be done. One question though.
Will a motorcycle gas tank really fit in there and what about a 70-125cc? THAT one doesn't seem likely.
And welcome to Bike Forums!
Will a motorcycle gas tank really fit in there and what about a 70-125cc? THAT one doesn't seem likely.
And welcome to Bike Forums!
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12-27-13, 05:15 AM
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Got it December 24'th, disassembled,greased, adjusted, wiped tools off! Rode it Christmas Day ! tom
12-27-13, 10:21 PM
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01-01-14, 10:49 AM
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Riding like its 1990
Finished my restoration.
Lightweight, geared Trek Calypso. New paint, pinstriping and shifter.
https://ridesgoneby.blogspot.com TREK CRUISER
Lightweight, geared Trek Calypso. New paint, pinstriping and shifter.
https://ridesgoneby.blogspot.com TREK CRUISER
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01-04-14, 04:22 AM
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My Genesis Onyx 29er and Genesis Super 32 inch
Added a 56T chainring
175mm crank arms
Huffy mountain bike stem and handlebars
welded a16T freewheel from a BMX bike to coaster brake assembly
Huffy mountain bike seat
front brake from Huffy mountain bike
additional chainlinks from BMX bike,Also,runs great in the Snow!!!
Sugino pedals w/toe clips from an old fuji racing ten-speed
Genesis Super 32 inch
Added a 65T chainring,a BMX rear 48 hole freewheel hub, a 5 speed suntour freewheel, a shimano SIS derailleur with a 5 speed thumb
shifter
before multi-gear conversion:
175mm crank arms
Huffy mountain bike stem and handlebars
welded a16T freewheel from a BMX bike to coaster brake assembly
Huffy mountain bike seat
front brake from Huffy mountain bike
additional chainlinks from BMX bike,Also,runs great in the Snow!!!
Sugino pedals w/toe clips from an old fuji racing ten-speed
Genesis Super 32 inch
Added a 65T chainring,a BMX rear 48 hole freewheel hub, a 5 speed suntour freewheel, a shimano SIS derailleur with a 5 speed thumb
shifter
before multi-gear conversion:
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01-05-14, 08:40 AM
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1945 or 6 Scwhinn DX
01-23-14, 01:35 PM
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Calamari Marionette Ph.D
01-23-14, 01:58 PM
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i want one of those genesis 32's. i wanted to end up with both it and the mongoose beast, and the beast went on sale over thanksgiving so i got it first. now they make that geared genesis ultra for about $30 more than the single speed, so that's what i what i plan to try and get.
01-24-14, 10:02 PM
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I would love to show you guys my custom 1955 J.C. Higgins, but it wont let me upload the pics
01-25-14, 11:55 PM
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Just brought this home today. I just sort of messed around with it today and checked out parts sources.
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01-26-14, 11:09 AM
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