1947 J.C.Higgins Bomber

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I ride a lot - 5 to 10 miles a night. Here is the reason why...

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What she lacks in hair, she makes up in muscle tone.



Penny at the end of her rope wanting to go in... I don't know why, it is only 110 degrees out here. :shock:



I threw this together with extra parts that were not dedicated to something of a higher priority. I thought maybe my daughter might be able to use it at college in the fall. If not, I could sell it. Turns out she thought it was "too beat up". :roll: Well for the moment, I am lovin' it. It is for now my go-to daily rider.







My favorite 1/2in drive hub... Perry, made in England. If you took one apart it would be your favorite too. Typical British over-engineering...



It's a bomber, right? ...Later vintage aluminum stem...



Smooth as silk... Later '50's "Made in Germany" front hub.



More modern vintage aluminum Schwinn marked kickstand.



This was the largest 1/2 in chainwheel I had on hand at 46 teeth...



Super hi-tech aircraft grade aluminum seatpost! :shock: And trusty '50's vintage Troxel seat.



Ebay sourced drop center rims with nice original paint mated to new stainless steel double butted spokes,,, 8)



Gearing of 46/16 is built for speed and perfectly matched to the dog's full gallop speed! :shock:

 
I was always ashamed of the wimpy 46T chainwheel, so I scored a proper 52T and installed it. Of couse I had to increase the size of the rear cog and lengthen the chain as well...

Now, that's what I'm talkin about...





 

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