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08-13-04 | 09:03 AM

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Buddha Knuckle

Infamous Dumpster Diver

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From: West Philly, PA

Bikes: '89 Nishiki Cascade (set-up as a tourer); '99 Gary Fisher Aquila; late 80's John Howard (by Dave Hesch); '70 Schwinn 3spd

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Originally Posted by bombusben

Brake on the axle? A hand brake on one back wheel is all you need. Well, until you wear away said back wheel.
Plus, it needs a hollow plastic front wheel so after a couple of skids you get that squared off wheel feel. That's the only way to ride a big wheel.

Word.

I think I would also add a frame pad.

BK

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