2005 Grey Ghost 5 speed......
03-10-07, 08:15 PM
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2005 Grey Ghost 5 speed......
Thinking of getting one for riding around the neighborhood. Have a road bike but want
something for just messing around. Just maybe waking up and going for a local ride
in my pajamas and slippers...........real casual like....
anyone have one? are they made ok? going for about $250. I know they are not like
the original but I can't afford one of those!
something for just messing around. Just maybe waking up and going for a local ride
in my pajamas and slippers...........real casual like....
anyone have one? are they made ok? going for about $250. I know they are not like
the original but I can't afford one of those!
03-10-07, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor
Thinking of getting one for riding around the neighborhood. Have a road bike but want
something for just messing around. Just maybe waking up and going for a local ride
in my pajamas and slippers...........real casual like....
anyone have one? are they made ok? going for about $250. I know they are not like
the original but I can't afford one of those!
something for just messing around. Just maybe waking up and going for a local ride
in my pajamas and slippers...........real casual like....
anyone have one? are they made ok? going for about $250. I know they are not like
the original but I can't afford one of those!
-Kurt
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Theres a whole lot of differances, I have a 2004-5? Grey Ghost, its nice, but the lines are just not right, and no electro welded where the top and bottom tubes meet the head tube, chrome is kinda cheap to 
yeah, stupid me 
yeah, stupid me
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Not classic or vintage, but I just saw one of the Felt cruisers at the LBS...
The one I saw was the MP, and I would prefer another, but for a little over $500 you get a modern twist on a classic tank style bike with the modern componentry and aluminum frames. The MP is a 3 speed with coaster brake. They are fairly heavy, but definitely not as heavy as a classic tank bike... It even has a one piece crank.
Of course with that said, I did see a restored Columbia from the 50's in the same shop a year or two back, and it looked a lot better... of course I am sure it would cost a lot more.
The one I saw was the MP, and I would prefer another, but for a little over $500 you get a modern twist on a classic tank style bike with the modern componentry and aluminum frames. The MP is a 3 speed with coaster brake. They are fairly heavy, but definitely not as heavy as a classic tank bike... It even has a one piece crank.
Of course with that said, I did see a restored Columbia from the 50's in the same shop a year or two back, and it looked a lot better... of course I am sure it would cost a lot more.
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This thread is worthless without pics......
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Originally Posted by Sammyboy
This thread is worthless without pics......
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Originally Posted by Sammyboy
This thread is worthless without pics......
Here are a few pics of my Grey Ghost, one as it came to me, and one as I built it up as a trike, Im looking around for pics of an orig for you guys to compare it to. 
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[quote=ilikebikes]Its really not unless there is little knowledge of Schwinns (Krates and such) then I understand Here are a few pics of my Grey Ghost, one as it came to me, and one as I built it up as a trike, Im looking around for pics of an orig for you guys to compare it to.
Here ya go Pics of a REAL 70s Grey Ghost
Here are a few pics of my Grey Ghost, one as it came to me, and one as I built it up as a trike, Im looking around for pics of an orig for you guys to compare it to. Here ya go
Pics of a REAL 70s Grey Ghost
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Originally Posted by ilikebikes
Its really not unless there is little knowledge of Schwinns (Krates and such) then I understand
03-11-07, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sammyboy
It's not that I don't know what a Grey Ghost looks like, it's that I wanted to see pics of yours! We're not really muscle bike-centric here, but I love 'em. The "this thread is useless without pics" line is a bit of a meme from the SS/FG forum - sorry if it didn't communicate. Loooovely bikes!
hard showing emotions through a posting! LOL! Thats why I love those little smileys! 
Thanks for the comments on the bikes too
03-11-07, 06:42 PM
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guess i can't put a sissy bar on because of the shocks......................
wanted a tall one with a back pad............
wanted a tall one with a back pad............
03-11-07, 07:15 PM
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I had a 98 Appple Krate repop. It was really nice, hard to tell from the original, but they added a third letter to the S/N to keep people from getting fooled into paying too much. Although if you filled that number and repainted, it would take someone pretty skilled. The only thing really off was the electro forge seams. They made it as a smooth ridge. The next thing was the rims, cheap non knurled, and shimano rear hub. The chrome SUCKED, and they weighed a ton like the originals, lol. Here's mine that I bought for $140 locally, and sold for $200 plus $97 shipping.,,,,BD
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03-16-07, 10:53 PM
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got the grey ghost today...very nice! in original box,nicely packed.better than i expected.
put it together, no instructions so i just looked at some online pics to see how things fit.
pumped up the tires, spent some time attaching the front drum cable,adjusted,sat on it to see if everything was adjusted ok..................BLAM! the rear tube blew out!! i didn't have a tire gauge so i just guessed...
i actually felt the tire 4 or 5 times and thought..maybe too much? nah! so i let some out of the front..just in case. no test ride tonight. getting a tube tomorrow and finding my tire pressure gauge.
30-35 psi rear....45 front. should have fun taking rear wheel off. have to disconnect gear cable and
drum brake assy, and whatever else. then re install and adjust.......man...just want to ride it!
THEN i can let you know how it is. just looks cool sitting in the living room......brings me back to a better time...
put it together, no instructions so i just looked at some online pics to see how things fit.
pumped up the tires, spent some time attaching the front drum cable,adjusted,sat on it to see if everything was adjusted ok..................BLAM! the rear tube blew out!! i didn't have a tire gauge so i just guessed...
i actually felt the tire 4 or 5 times and thought..maybe too much? nah! so i let some out of the front..just in case. no test ride tonight. getting a tube tomorrow and finding my tire pressure gauge.
30-35 psi rear....45 front. should have fun taking rear wheel off. have to disconnect gear cable and
drum brake assy, and whatever else. then re install and adjust.......man...just want to ride it!
THEN i can let you know how it is. just looks cool sitting in the living room......brings me back to a better time...
