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05-11-17 | 04:47 AM

sgbarrell

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Noob from Nz. Hi!

Hi guys,
I'm Stuart, I'm 25 from New Zealand. I've enjoyed tinkering with bikes since I was a young kid. It was always bmx bikes until... well about 3 days ago. I bought a Healing 10 Speed, a very common bike made here in NZ in the 80s. The plan is to use the frame, fork and whatever else I can salvage to build myself a vintage looking, smooth riding fixed gear(sorry) road bike.

But fear not! A geared bike is to come quickly after as the day after I purchased the first bike, I was begged to take another virtually identical one off of a friends' hands. Leaving both of mine very busy

Anyways Hi! I've been scrolling through "The New Classic Rigs and Rides Thread 1.1", drooling and getting inspired so thanks already. Hopefully I can repay the favour soon.

05-11-17 | 04:59 AM

10 Wheels

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Hey Stuart,

Hello and Welcome to Bike Forums from a Texas rider.

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05-11-17 | 06:11 AM

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Welcome [MENTION=5411]sgb[/MENTION]arrel! A man with a plan. I like it, and enjoy your new passion!

05-11-17 | 06:48 AM

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Welcome to Bike Forums. You can find more NZ folks and rides here and here. Have fun.

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