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<blockquote data-quote="toro1978" data-source="post: 1208230" data-attributes="member: 27144">Hi there. I have some diamond frames that I use for everyday stuff. I keep them as ratty as possible with rust and mismatched parts, barely running so they are not a target for the occasional thief. For a bike left often outside, where other bikes might scratch it a fancy paint makes little sense. But I always think of what could I do with them if I could rebuild them pretty. I quite like what you are starting with. I like the integrated rack. If you are tall enough you could perhaps install a seat on the rack. Sitting on the rear wheel is like the ultimate chopper feeling. Some good seat suspension would be highly advisable though, if you do that. About your hub - it might be incorrectly tuned shifter, like on torpedo hubs, or maybe one of the hubs that are being adjusted in a different gear? I have a Shimano 3sp hub that is being adjusted in 3rd, and not 2nd as usual.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="toro1978, post: 1208230, member: 27144"] Hi there. I have some diamond frames that I use for everyday stuff. I keep them as ratty as possible with rust and mismatched parts, barely running so they are not a target for the occasional thief. For a bike left often outside, where other bikes might scratch it a fancy paint makes little sense. But I always think of what could I do with them if I could rebuild them pretty. I quite like what you are starting with. I like the integrated rack. If you are tall enough you could perhaps install a seat on the rack. Sitting on the rear wheel is like the ultimate chopper feeling. Some good seat suspension would be highly advisable though, if you do that. About your hub - it might be incorrectly tuned shifter, like on torpedo hubs, or maybe one of the hubs that are being adjusted in a different gear? I have a Shimano 3sp hub that is being adjusted in 3rd, and not 2nd as usual. [/QUOTE]

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