Well, nothing like waiting till the last minute to enter a bike. I think I did this last time too... :mrgreen:
My entry is a '70 something (I think) Schwinn Racer. It's still wearing it's original finish which I am not going to defile with new paint.
Step one is tearing everything down, right?
The Amazing Exploding Bicycle!
Now comes the fun part- picking parts. I'm building this one using only what I have on hand. I'm not going to buy anything new, not only because that goes against the Rat Principle, but also (mainly) because I'm broke.
Which cranks- new school or old school?
I have a nice old school Tange bottom bracket set that will be used.
I also have an old set of Femco alloy 26 x 1.75 rims that will be perfect...after we scrub off the black spray paint that's all over them.
This is the best part...
Stay tuned as we ratsurrect this one from the dead.
My entry is a '70 something (I think) Schwinn Racer. It's still wearing it's original finish which I am not going to defile with new paint.
Step one is tearing everything down, right?
The Amazing Exploding Bicycle!
Now comes the fun part- picking parts. I'm building this one using only what I have on hand. I'm not going to buy anything new, not only because that goes against the Rat Principle, but also (mainly) because I'm broke.
Which cranks- new school or old school?
I have a nice old school Tange bottom bracket set that will be used.
I also have an old set of Femco alloy 26 x 1.75 rims that will be perfect...after we scrub off the black spray paint that's all over them.
This is the best part...
Stay tuned as we ratsurrect this one from the dead.