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Old 09-05-07 | 04:04 PM
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Back from the dead

After crushing my Criterium with my Land Cruiser I felt like throwing the entire mess away as I was so frustrated with myself.
I finally rode it again today, and it worked out rather well.
The bike needed a front rim, a scewer, an axle, handlebars and wrap.
The most time consuming thing was straightening the fork and frame. I don't know how many hrs I put into that. But it rides straight and true and hands off is no problem.
At first I thought the frame was ok but after riding it with another set of wheels I quickly found out it had some quirks.
To bad I ruined my funky NOS Grab On foam grips that made it look so early 80's.
And I learned three new things.
-how to straighten a frame and fork
-how to build a wheel
-and never leave a bike leaning against a vehicle.

And thanks again for the rim cudak888!



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