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Still alive on this one.
Not sure where I left off, but I got a chain on and seat mounted properly. Also a kickstand. I will heat/bend it to fit the frame better. Threw on some pedals thinking I was going to test ride it, but it's raining out. Still haven't got my chainguard mounted.
My wife is having a total knee on Friday, so I had better get some paint on it this week.
Not sure where I left off, but I got a chain on and seat mounted properly. Also a kickstand. I will heat/bend it to fit the frame better. Threw on some pedals thinking I was going to test ride it, but it's raining out. Still haven't got my chainguard mounted.
My wife is having a total knee on Friday, so I had better get some paint on it this week.
Took a little test ride today. Stuck in high gear til I can get the shifter up and running.
Did some work today to get the chainguard mounted permanently. First, I needed a clamp for the down tube so i cut up an old front derailleur.
To the bench grinder
To the bench grinder
New clamp on the bike. Not the most elegant solution, but it was free.
I had thought about switching to a guard with a Schwinn type mount, but I like the shape of this guard more.
I had thought about switching to a guard with a Schwinn type mount, but I like the shape of this guard more.
Next I needed to address some tire clearance issues.
Before:
After some belt sander action:
I didn't like the shape of the back of the guard relative to the seat stay.
Maybe I should have left it alone.
Before:
After some belt sander action:
I didn't like the shape of the back of the guard relative to the seat stay.
Maybe I should have left it alone.
I got a care package today from Husky cycles:
Set of chrome fenders.
Tried the front fender on the rear. Sorry, should have turned the flash off.
I will need to dimple the fender to clear the seat stays.
Set of chrome fenders.
Tried the front fender on the rear. Sorry, should have turned the flash off.
I will need to dimple the fender to clear the seat stays.
Gonna tap out for now. I'm running in full Caregiver mode after my wife's knee surgery. Could we please move this to the regular build section?
Done. Speedy recovery to your wife. And make sure to eat way too much next week!
