Had to use some clamps to squeeze the sidewalls of these fatties to allow them to pass by the shoulder bolt nuts. Then once the wheels where locked down, I had to slowly lower the tire pressure until the tires had enough clearance for riding.
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'Ride-tuned' tire pressure. Dig it. I actually have the PSI written down in the BACK40 for a couple of my rides. A tire filling out a frame is one of the coolest aspects of a custom build for me!
Stole Queenfish's blow dryer to heat up the RatFink badge to widen it's radius. Then clamped it into place while it cools down. It has 3m double side mounting pad on the back.
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Very envious of the chubby rubber, my friend. I wish Schwinn had made them more widely available. What were buyers expected to do once their original tires wore out? Buy a brand new bike, I guess.
Painted the stem flat black
Installed the black stem.
This whole build, I've been riding this 90 year old saddle with only one seatpan clip. On the last ride, the second one broke. I was able to keep riding though. I was shocked at how easily the nuts broke free without any pb blaster. Gonna stop by ACE to find some replacement clips tonight.
I've contemplated some patina paint scheme for the saddle, but I truly love it's natural state. It is really comfy too.
I've contemplated some patina paint scheme for the saddle, but I truly love it's natural state. It is really comfy too.
I'm going to hold off on any more aging until I see how the complete package plays off of each other.
It was fun doing the HotWheels and the B&M. RatFink badge is now installed and it's perfect!
These tires are so thick and fat, it truly doesn't take much air for them. Also, even at low pressure, you don't feel like they are dragging. They roll very well for fat tires.
Been wanting a set of these for quite awhile. I'm impressed with them too. It was worth the work to make them work on the rear. I'm so glad they work with this fork too.
