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Old 06-13-12 | 01:30 PM
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Bikes: 1973 Mercian Pro, 1972-73 Peugeot Track, 1983 Lotus Competition, Early 1970s Bottecchia Pro/Giro, 2000 Bob Jackson Special Tourist, 2011 Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen; 1996 Franklin custom

Story time. Although I had real rollers as a kid, I got the idea to make my own. Dad was a steel salesman, and sold to the many small factories in central Ohio, including one that made industrial rollers. He got me a set of 4" wide x 3" rollers and the steel beams to go with them. All I needed to do was bolt them together and make a belt, which I did. Two people could ride them at once. Super loud--like a jet taking off, but fun at roller parties. Wish I'd taken a pic.
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