fred machine
04-20-09, 05:31 PM
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fred machine
over the weekend i started tinkering with an old frame and i've decided to build it up as a fred machine to use stuff i bought/inherited over the years but didn't want to put on a main road bike.
it is intended not to be a utility bike for commuting or shopping. it will be used for shorter rides in town when i can't go riding for hours out in the countryside.
I've put downtube shifters, 7 speed cassette, a mirror, a bell, toe clip pedals so far but i feel i can do more but I need some ideas. i was thinking of a kickstand. what else?
it is intended not to be a utility bike for commuting or shopping. it will be used for shorter rides in town when i can't go riding for hours out in the countryside.
I've put downtube shifters, 7 speed cassette, a mirror, a bell, toe clip pedals so far but i feel i can do more but I need some ideas. i was thinking of a kickstand. what else?
04-20-09, 05:40 PM
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those plastic things that slide up & down on the spokes and make noise. Maybe some tassles to hang from the bars... lots of oversized reflectors. Banana seat... basket up front
04-20-09, 06:05 PM
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4 wheel reflectors
Old license plate behind the seat.
Old license plate behind the seat.
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04-20-09, 06:10 PM
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Miles and miles of reflective tape.
04-20-09, 08:11 PM
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Flag on the back axle. Rear baskets. Rack. Lights. Blinky. Extra blinky. They sell pedals that blink as they rotate. Hokey Spokes. Fenders. Mudflap.
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