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    Evoeric's first build

    I had it on the correct side and all I could do is go on brakes..... So easy way to fix it is to flip it around haha. The sprocket on the wheel could not cause this. I have no real idea why haha. The problem with being such a noob haha. Eric
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    Evoeric's first build

    Ya I plan on getting a set of black springers and the nirve street sweepers early next month. Then it is a few other small things I want to fix but I love it so far. It's smooth as can be, smoother than the donors were even. Wife snapped me while I was out doing the first shakedown run ha...
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    Evoeric's first build

    So I got a big old box in the mail today and got the new rims, tires, chain, and headset. I did a sort of final mock up it is looking sweet I have some kinks to work thru first though I will post when I figure out the problems so I can get some assistance from the great minds out there. :) Eric
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    Evoeric's first build

    Decided to not keep it the original paint job and go with satin black. I know it's normal but for my first build I figured the KISS method is the best method. I am still waiting for some wheels, tires, and a new chain as well as a couple cans of clear coat but after that it will be close to a...
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    Evoeric's first build

    Totally figured this out!! Got the bottom bracket figured out and some extra cash to fill in the parts that I want to fix first. EvoEric
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    Evoeric's first build

    Ah ok that makes since the donor is a motobece ez Cruz. I don't want to but I might have to pull the nicer kiwi apart and build the moto for my wife to save myself from having to buy a conversion. I never would have thought that something like that wouldn't be universal. That is what I get...
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    Evoeric's first build

    Hey thanks for the tips and ideas the paint is nice and I am leaning towards keeping it cause it is my favorite color and all however since it only came as a frame getting the fork to match won't be to easy. But on to the news I found a fair deal on craigslist and got two donor bikes to make...
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    Evoeric's first build

    So got backbfrom the end of my boats deployment and had a new schwinn frame sitting waiting super excited to start this build :D will be starting by stripping the paint and making it a solid color while I wait and find the rest of the items required :D EvoEric
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    Nashbar blowing out Schwinn frames $24 (others brands also)

    I got one of these frames coming now thanks for the heads up!! Now to just find all of the rest of the pieces for my first build :) EvoEric
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    Hello from Jax

    Of course right when I want to do something I am interested in the navy decides it's a good thing to send me to my boat. Well it's part of the job I will return soon enough. Evo
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    Hello from Jax

    Hello out there. I am very new to this idea but love the looks and styles of bikes I can't wait to find my first bike and start working. A little about me I am 29 live in Jacksonville Florida am in the US Navy married with 2 little daughters have a big interest in anything old honestly. I...
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