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Re: Inception of M3 (M-cubed) Haven't decided on using the chainguard yet.

Re: Inception of M3 (M-cubed) Yea, collecing for a while. but how's that relate to the rat-heads with a garage full of parts? :D And if by ram's horns your referring to these: I'm pretty sure that they're repros, they're in great shape, and I didn't pay enough for them to be originals. Not...

I started the pile of parts last year, but nothing has been assembled...only disassembly so far, I assume that's a fair place from which to begin the Build-off. Frame is a '58 Schwinn spitfire. Part of me feels bad about my plans for a paint job; I have so much respect for the "current state"...

See the tire research I did at http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=31633 I have since mounted the Nirve fatti-o and think I'll have enough frame and chain clearance on my '58 Spitfire frame. I did have my mechanic help tweak the frame a little. He had specific tools to adjust the...

Hi all, What is the number of teeth on a stock chain-ring for a 26-inch Schwinn cruiser (non skip tooth)? It seems like lots of aftermarket chainrings only go up to 44t, but I think those might be for BMX (IE 20 in wheels). I want the ring to fill the chain-guard visually, and I want a stock...

Howzit handle? How is the handling on that bike with the different diameter and tread width? Is it weird to corner?

Nice ride! Very close to what I'm after. Simple and clean.

Hi, Thanks for your appreciation. I'll let the moderators do the compiling & archiving. The Nirve whitewall is from the factory, and yes it's crooked. Another reason I'm not using it. I bet it would look even worse while rotating (wobble wobble).

Hi All, So in my obsession with design, I'm stuck on my intention to try 24 x 3 tire on my Schwinn Spitfire. From the talk on this list, I knew that actual measured dims were different (less) than the spec'd numbers in some cases. In order not to have to pay for the wheel build (I want a 3-speed...

Re: So, I'd LOVE to keep this thread going...if you guys will indulge me. I'm pretty drawn to this 24 x 3 thing, and it seems to be working with relative success on some rides. I'm OK with a little muscle/spread in the rear-end to squeeze it in there. But I dont want to pay to build this...

Heck yes! That bike is definitely getting one of my 3 votes. Twisted minds think alike.

That's a fairly good Portland brewpub (several of their beers are too "safe" for me). My other gripe is that, over the bar, is a kind of sculpture made of several dozen old bike frames. Guys like us see potential in those old frames...beyond just making your bar hip through bikeyness. But they...

Hey Matt, I've seen 24 x 3, black rimmed, black spoked, 3-speed (Shimano), coaster brake wheels/tires (white or black wall) from Nirve. Google "Nirve Fat ...". Actually "Fat A**"...(this site must auto-censor naughty words)

Great, this is the thread that I wanted to start myself. Someone beat me to it. I too am really drawn to the 24x3" tires like the Felt and the Nirve. They look way cool. And I am psyched to know that they have almost the same diameter as a 26 with whatever stock cruiser tire (1.75"). But I am...

Freakin' WOW!