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All thanks goes to you :mrgreen: !

You're absolutely right. Good call!

Well fellas, I think I just might have hit the jackpot! A place in California called The Cruiser Shop - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=563238373707845&set=a.526196450745371.120742.498161343548882&type=1&theater - has hoops pre-drilled for 144 spokes that measure 24x3 as well as 26x3...

Now, I will say this: the Solanas staggered 2.125 front and 2.35 rear is the setup that will give me the meanest profile with bare metal. After giving it some thought, I will go with those as my final choice! What's caught my eye the most is drilling the Jemimas for 140 spokes, which...

Not much going on with the build until I settle on a wheel & tire combo. I've given myself a couple of days to think about the direction I want to go with this build. My girlfriend initially preferred that I paint the frame matte black with the Jemimas and grey bricks, but she liked the bare...

Speaking of fenders, here are a few photos of what the frame looks like with them mounted: To be or not to be? That is the question!

I gave myself a chance to think things over regarding the wheelset. I realized that the wheelset I'll be able to use will solely depend on the width of the fenders granted I use them for the build. I just took a measurement, which came out to approximately 2.5 inches wide meaning that the...

:lol: :lol: :lol: The last thing I want to do on God's green earth is remind people of how bad the Vols have been the last several years, but hopefully better days lie ahead :lol: :lol: :lol: Your kind words are very much appreciated!

Man, you must be psychic or something. It's SOOOOO funny that you propose this combo because, before I ever asked for everyone else's input, this setup was the choice I felt most comfortable with from the get go! The initial inspiration I got for this build came from this:

The creme bricks is an option I'd strongly consider if I didn't already have a bike with cream tires unfortunately :cry: However, a 24" rear & 26" front would be a real nice setup! Thank you guys for the kind words!

The bare metal look has won me over, and I've decided to go with the 3G Jemima wheelset, but I might go 24" instead of 26". On the other hand, I haven't quite settled in on which tires to go with just yet.

Speaking of the frame, it's finally stripped down to bare metal. All I have left to do is clear coat it.

I've always liked the brownwalls too and have been wanting to use them in a future build. As of now, I have a strong lean towards using them for this one. I just finished stripping the frame to raw and the look is definitely speaking to me at this moment. I figured I would receive good...

I really like what I'm hearing from you Dr. T! But I got a quick question for you. With that wheel & tire combo, would you go bare metal on the frame or paint it matte black or some other color?

I just sprayed some aircraft remover on the frame and allowing it to set in before I begin removing the paint. For the time being, my focus has shifted toward settling on a wheel and tire combination. The following photos will unveil the brainstorm I'm experiencing at this moment: 26" Black...

Coming from you, that means a lot. Thank you very much 8) !

Thanks Kingfish! Flexy is one of the most cold-blooded bikes I've seen on this site, and I look forward to seeing the end result with Firewing...very impressive builds!

:lol: ...Memphis is roughly 6 hours away from Knoxville. Although I happen to be a Vols football fan, I think even that shade of orange would be too loud or bright to put on a bike :lol: .

Yep, you got it...made of wood! Thanks for the compliment!

Hello everyone, I never planned on taking part in RRBO8, but checking out all of the awesome looking bikes inspired me to have a change of heart. Below is what used to be a Schwinn Drifter that I customized then took apart a while back only to collect dust. I'll use a few spare parts, which...