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Except it is a twenty-six inch wheel bicycle. :)

Here's my 1953 model. I've only had it a few months.

1957 Raleigh Lancer (one year only)

It's IchiBike. You can buy from his website as well.

20160709_3 by Darrell, on Flickr

Frankie Four Aces 9 July 2016 by Darrell, on Flickr Frankie Four Aces 9 July 2016 by Darrell, on Flickr

Applied decals this morning. Frankie Four Aces 9 July 2016 by Darrell, on Flickr Frankie Four Aces 9 July 2016 by Darrell, on Flickr

Yeah, they are cork grips from Rivendell Bike. About six coats of shellac, then glue them on with gasket adhesive.

Here's the decal set. They are not yet made, but I'll be sending off the art this week. Malvern Downtube by Darrell, on Flickr Frankie Four Aces by Darrell, on Flickr

The tires are 32mm. Could have easily fitted 35mm.

Wow! I love the lines of this bike.

Latest pictures of the SkidStar: SkidStar 12 June 2016 by Darrell, on Flickr SkidStar 12 June 2016 by Darrell, on Flickr

Now that the bike is back I measured the wheelbase. It is about 86cm (34 inches). A typical vintage Schwinn Panther is 91.5cm (36 inches)

One of the most beautiful Brooks saddles out there. I don't care if it is supposed to be a women's.

First proper ride. Build Progress as of Sunday, 5 June 2016 SkidStar 5 June 2016 by Darrell, on Flickr

Here's the mock up for the build. Thanks to ROTTI in Australia for selling me the bike. Malvern Star SkidStar by Darrell, on Flickr

As received from Australia. It made the trip in less than a week. SkidStar as received by Darrell, on Flickr

I had been trying to get one of these bikes for years. Here is my entry for RRB Build Off 11. It came from ROTTI in Australia. SkidStar Getting Ready to Ship by Darrell, on Flickr

Moondoggy by Darrell, on Flickr