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First mile and it didn't fall apart. Note the successful threading and cutting of the Trek forks! All done in house with nearly perfect process. Went so well I want to do it again! Back wheel has been apart two more times centering it and working on getting it round. It's off for the last time...

Done. Great winter project!

You got the seasoning just right, it was the properly attired ride that won my heart. Plus the work on the tank shows me that turning the handiwork here can be converted to fenders, fender flaps. light lenses or a tank for a Step Thru Star Liner! I'll be revisiting!

Heck of a Start! (Ok, Ok) I would certainly add any music from this thread that's appeared here. That would be all inclusive and what Repeat and fast Forward are for.

Bravo.

Bicycles 25.00 or less give me hope for a great retirement in 10 or 15 years. This was the weekends score at 20 even. Got to keep those hands and mind busy. Is there a business model ro teach bicycle mechanics in adult evening classes. Training for working retirement seems like it should be a thing.

Does the serial number carry over to the inside of the drop out?

I think it's important to note these are not cast or solid but formed sheet metal of some sort, not pure aluminum but something similar.

That's the best part for me.

Wheels are amazing!

Is there a group Spotify station? Is that even possible?

At least on is not pushed in for sure. However I will look at them all. Cheers! There's still a week of work before I hit any pavement or trail on this one. Traveling for work it may be mid August before this one is ridden more than around the block. My goodness, how can you see that at all...

That hanging Schwinn will stay as is for sure. I believe there are cracks in the metal anyway. Next time it's on the ground I'll check it with a magnet and some dust. Still, I would leave it as is, it's a looker and I enjoy it for what it is. I'll send a pick of the fender in the future, it has...

Mo' bettta.... and I do have a plan for the ceiling using 32" x 32" x 1/4" Open Wire Gauze tiles stapled in place but that's next years spring project.

So now I have rims and tires I need a frame for, suggestions on what to look for for a future build that could fill a hybrid clunker genre?

Sleeping on it, those pics were just gleeful pride that the wheels got back together! Cheers Craig.

Up to Plan C where the aesthetic changes are minimal, the function remains the same. Repacking bearings, and cleaning skills up a notch. Relacing front and rear wheels and truing them worked out with some success, new cables will be next. Should the polished chain guard go back on the rear...

Very helpful graphic in understanding tire sizes, especiallywhere the ISO numbers are derived. Being green and having gone through the hands on end of this, this thread now make a world of sense. The answer was there the whole time, I just didn't know what I was reading. Alas, academia vs...