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1st ride of the season today.

Just picked this 1998 Proflex today for a very good price. Other than some scratches it's in amazing condition. Should clean up beautifully.

I found some vintage Kyokuto pedals for it.

Hi. I didn't do that as I didn't think it was necessary. The motor cuts out when u stop pedaling.

Decided to repaint and make a few changes to this bike.

Found this old Wrights saddle in a parts bin and paid $5 for it. It looked pretty sad but a scrubbing with saddle soap, application of leather conditioner, reshaping of the leather and a good brushing brought back it’s original brown colour and beauty.

So I had my LBS guy install a single speed hub for me and its running good. I like the simplicity. He installed new spokes and built the wheel , aligned the chain line for $43.00

My local bike shop can source good spokes. Thx for the helpful info.

Would these parts work?

No back brake..I’m just running front hydraulic disc brakes. My frame doesn’t have a mount on the rear for a disc brake. I suppose I could consider a bolt on disc brake mount if I’m changing the rear hub.

the shimano nexus 3 speed rear hub on my electric Ruff Tango bike broke. I think I want to just replace the hub with a single speed hub to keep it simple, but I am unsure of what hub to order off Amazon or eBay that would work. My rear dropouts are 135 mm wide. I don’t need a coaster brake. 36 h...

Todays ride.

Finished this saddle. Far from perfect but its way better than when it came out of a barn.

Parts on this saddle cleaned up quite well. All painted and ready to be recovered.