My grips arrived today
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For such a simple build it’s moving slooooow. My work schedule is holding me up.
On a positive note. I’m ditching the S-7 rear rim in favor of a 3speed rim. ind-chuckz whipped me up a rear rim for it. Now it’s time to choose some tires for it.
Tires I’m considering,
I doubt I’ll go gumwall
Rear
Front
On a positive note. I’m ditching the S-7 rear rim in favor of a 3speed rim. ind-chuckz whipped me up a rear rim for it. Now it’s time to choose some tires for it.
Tires I’m considering,
I doubt I’ll go gumwall
Rear
Front
What's the size difference (width wise) between the rear and the front tires?
This showed up today. [emoji1591][emoji41][emoji1591]
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The. black rim gives it a hot rod look.
I need to either replace this nut with a thinner one or stretch the frame. Maybe both [emoji2373]
I’m going to spread the frame a tad. I only need a half an inch or so.
Forgot to use the tape measure in this pic
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I need to either replace this nut with a thinner one or stretch the frame. Maybe both [emoji2373]
I’m going to spread the frame a tad. I only need a half an inch or so.
Forgot to use the tape measure in this pic
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It fits !! Now to figure out how I’m running the cable. I’m thinking tucked up inside the chain guard
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I saw some green wall tires somewhere. A dark green. Wanted to maybe use them myself, but now can't find them.
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I really like the cleaned and polished original paint and chrome parts. Have you considered lacing that hub in the original wheel?
I wanted a wider rim for the rear. I bought a rim to speed things up. My original plan was only to use vintage parts. BUT my work schedule has been hectic and I really want to finish on time. Maybe at a later date I might go with skinny tires all the way around. I love mantaray and fastbacks. I could see this thing becoming a 5speed in a later version
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Funny enough I couldn't find any information on Shimano hubs with a clickbox, or anyone selling them. Are these discontinued?
this is looking great.
Thank you! I wasn’t feeling this build until I slipped on that rear rim. All I see now is a cool street machine [emoji41]
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Not much happening this week. Ordered some tires and cut my grip.
Goodies
Had to shorten my grip
Vroooom!
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Goodies
Had to shorten my grip
Vroooom!
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My parts arrived. Now to find time to finish this build up !
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Had a few minutes to slip my rear tire on. I like it !
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Meaty!
Nice tire for a muscle bike build. Has the squared-off profile like the old slicks.
