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  1. Dr. Tankenstein

    Finally a Felt!

    Wanted to post this ‘fresh find’/Christmas present/project. I’ve always wanted a Felt cruiser and liked the collaboration they did with New Belgium Brewing. Recently @kingfish254 sent me a FB Marketplace lead on one locally FOR $60! , so I jumped on it. This one was hanging in bar on display...
  2. Dr. Tankenstein

    Lowco Liner

    I present the ‘Lowco Liner’. I built this one for slow Sunday cruises around downtown Savannah or near my local marina. The frame is a 1959 AMF Roadmaster, with a totally rebuilt 1940s era CWC Shockmaster fork and a 1950’s CWC tank and chainguard, with custom graphics. To ‘modernize’ it a bit, I...
  3. Dr. Tankenstein

    Lowco Liner (aka Sunday Best)

    As many of you know, I live in beautiful Savannah GA, where I have regular weekend rides with @kingfish254 and our non-RRB buddy Chris. Lately, these rides have been on Sundays and range from 20+ mile excursions from downtown onto our trails system that take us out and around Lake Mayer. While I...
  4. Dr. Tankenstein

    Humpster

    This is my 73/74 camelback Schwinn Speedster, the Humpster. I’m saying 73/74 because the frame is dated 73, but it was originally Opaque Blue which was a 74 color for this model. Now it’s matte white with tone on tone gloss white details like vintage ‘Hawkeye’ style frame darts, seatpost...
  5. Dr. Tankenstein

    ‘Humpster’

    It’s been a few years since I’ve entered a build off, decided “why not?”, so here’s my entry. I’ve been wanting to build a bike more for longer cardio rides vs fitness maintenance and cruising around downtown Savannah. Decided it was time to add a middleweight to my stable (everything else is a...
  6. Dr. Tankenstein

    Ladies Electra Cruiser 1

    So my daughter’s Lil’ Chik was getting a bit small for her (she’s almost 21 now). A long while back @bigorangecat sent me this Electra Cruiser 1 frame/fork/chainguard /headset: I’ve tried to ‘rebuild’ it back to stock where I could. I added a ‘cloverleaf’ style chainring, a set of...
  7. Dr. Tankenstein

    1968 Columbia Rambler Deluxe

    Getting this excellent survivor quality Columbia Rambler Deluxe from @kingfish254 via a FB Random Prize Drawing page. This is a big boy version of the Playbike I had as a kid. Love those one piece handlebar forks, or ‘handleborks’ as KF says. The paint is in great shape, the seatpost decal is...
  8. Dr. Tankenstein

    FOUND: CWC frame or rear triangle

    Hey RRB! I’m looking to do a ‘Full Monty’ stretch on my CWC Roadmaster frame. I want to use another CWC frame for the extension for the curved seatstays and because....CWC Does anyone have a crusty frame or even be willing to cut off the rear triangle on one? Could be a ladies frame or even...
  9. Dr. Tankenstein

    New Fat Bike front wheel with disc compatible hub

    Like the title states this is a new 26x100mm (4 in.) wheel. Looks to be brand new, although it’s missing one lug nut. Spins perfectly true. Looking for $40 +shipping in the continental US. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Dr. Tankenstein

    FOUND: dogleg crank

    Looking for a crusty/aged dogleg crank from a men’s bike. Arms need to be ~7” long. Just needs to be straight with all good threads Something like this: Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Dr. Tankenstein

    ‘Next Gen’ Dana gearbox?

    Just saw this video on pinion gearboxes. Seems awesome (albeit expensive and frame specific, i.e. non-bolt on) When I saw it, the first thing that popped into my mind was....that’s how a Dana 3 speed works! Check it out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. Dr. Tankenstein

    Some MBBO & WBO parts for sale

    Was going through the 'stash' the other night and found these items that would be PERFECT for your MBBO or WBO build. Vintage (looks NOS, but has 'shelf wear') fluted red anodized seatpost 7/8" x ~16" - $20 SHIPPED within the US Vintage (looks NOS, but has 'shelf wear') SR MTS-100 MTB stem...
  13. Dr. Tankenstein

    WANTED: Schwinn middleweight or lightweight fork

    A few months ago I picked up a 73 Schwinn Camelback Speedster at an antique mall for under $20. I decided I would start to build it as a skinny tired 3 speed commuter. Looking for a Schwinn middleweight or lightweight fork for it. Running a 26 x 1 3/8 wheelset, must have hole for a caliper...
  14. Dr. Tankenstein

    Dr. T’s ‘Lab Rats’

    Thought I’d create a gallery of my past and current bikes. In no particular order of build: The ‘Fat Belly Bobber’ (parted out to other builds): This was my first build after joining RRB back in 2009. It’s a 1990s Huffy Santa Fe (precursor to the Cranbrook). It went through several versions. V1...
  15. Dr. Tankenstein

    This made me laugh

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/146424208820619/permalink/1411380995658261/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. Dr. Tankenstein

    Schwummit strandie

    With all the buzz around strandies these days I decided to build one for myself. I LOVE the look of the classic 26 BMX bikes like Laguna or Cook Bros., but they aren’t in my budget right now. What is in my budget is a frame from ind-chuckz. I wanted to do something different than a Worksman...
  17. Dr. Tankenstein

    New Alsa brush on chrome?

    This video just popped up in my Facebook feed. Looks too good to be true, but there it is. Though s? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. Dr. Tankenstein

    Jamb nut for vintage Schwinn springer - FOUND

    Hey all, I tore apart my vintage non-locking springer for restoration and managed to lose the jamb nut that goes on the pivot bolt. It seems to be an odd size/tpi that I can't seem to find one at the hardware store to fit. Here's a pic of the assembly, it's the nut that goes on part # 2845...
  19. Dr. Tankenstein

    Stingray seat cover question

    Can someone tell me the width of the 'pleats' on a stock Stingray seat. Looking for measurements for a custom upholstery job. Seat cover like this one. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. Dr. Tankenstein

    Looking for a quality Phantom stencil kit

    Hey all, As the topic says I'm looking for a quality (as in accurate) stencil kit for a Schwinn Phantom (or similar B6). I've looked on eBay, they range in price from $10 to $45, thing is they differ in shape and that concerns me. Does anyone know where I can get a good one or have an eBay...
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