Help me identify what i rode
06-03-10 | 02:10 AM
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Help me identify what i rode
ok, so this past week we had a local parade. I'd gone to my LBS and asked if they needed riders. The day of, I showed up and was presented with this unique ride.
The shop owner said it was a 60ish year old production bike. It had a steering wheel, front piston like shocks, nice sprung seat, flat feet stance, rear coaster brake, and a front drum brake. Im sorry but the photo I got currently is really bad but gives an idea on its layout.
parade..jpg
It only took be about 40mins to get used to the steering wheel and could ride it well. Now im addicted to it's uniqueness and what to build a modern version.
The shop owner said it was a 60ish year old production bike. It had a steering wheel, front piston like shocks, nice sprung seat, flat feet stance, rear coaster brake, and a front drum brake. Im sorry but the photo I got currently is really bad but gives an idea on its layout.
parade..jpg
It only took be about 40mins to get used to the steering wheel and could ride it well. Now im addicted to it's uniqueness and what to build a modern version.
06-03-10 | 04:17 AM
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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
I remember seeing those in a shop back in the late 60's, I think it may not be as old as the owner thinks it is. I also remember seeing several customs built along those lines by other kids in my neighborhood, the hang out place was a small in town salvage yard...
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
06-03-10 | 07:11 PM
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the weathers getting nicer so im prob drop by the shop soon and ask the owner if hes in.
im still annoyed I forgot my camera the day of the parade.
im still annoyed I forgot my camera the day of the parade.
06-03-10 | 07:12 PM
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the 60's you say? hmm he may have said it that way. memory out of sorts alot.
