Recent content by mistersurly

1960 Schwinn Speedster (finally figured out a better way to post pics!)

Love this build! Aesthetically and for the application of elbow grease. Nice work.

When I run into town tomorrow, I'm gonna bring the wheel to my local shop. They will have the tool there, since they work on old/new. I'll still order one but I need the wheels ASAP for this build. Will still have to re-dish, etc. Thanks again for all the replies! Edit: And it's weird that my...

Something is up on my end, with posting pics. Edit: Figured it out. I had AdBlocker running on the RRB domain. Disabled, and now the pics are fine. Doh!!! Yup > That's my freewheel (without made in France)!

Thanks Bicycle808!!! No holes for spanner, etc. It's always something with this hobby. :) BTW: With your image, all I see is "" .. which is the same thing I keep seeing when posting. Posting this pic in case others can see it.

Yeah, I know the hubs don't make a difference; just mentioning in case someone had an early 80's Ross in their stash. I will replace the freewheel with a BMX type. However, the current one is a 24 spline; which I've never seen before. If I do find one, and it's not cheap, I may go the cut...

Hey all. Going to use some wheels off an old Ross (1981?) MTB. Which freewheel tool should I order to remove the 5-speed freewheel? They are SR hubs Trying to post pics, but the usual process doesn't seem to be working. I've posted a bunch here using Dropbox ... anyone know what's up? Thanks

Here's my (too) quick turnaround entry. Thanks for looking Took one of these: Turned it into this: Original thread: http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/ettas-vacation-cruiser.102559/

Space race rat ... love it!

Awesome

Few hours to go. Back from vacation; where I had a little "bike-ccident" ... my right elbow is swollen and looks like it's going to give birth! Finish pics coming (wipes sweat from brow)

Wow and WOW!! Definitely Fink approved!

Thanks! Got them on theBay .. "Classic Vintage Enduro-Style Off Road Crossbar Handlebars 23-92400" PM me for the seller's name; I don't know if I'm allowed to post it here. Edit: mapcycleinc (Thanks Luke)

Wheels nearly done. In the meantime: Shortened fender, made spacer (will tighten on final assembly) Light mount done

Haven't ordered cranks yet. Since I want to ride it next week, I used a set from another SS bike. Digging the VP traps!