Well I finally get to be a member of this board. After lurking here since Sep. I now have a computer capable of dealing with the media this board “requires”. My camera has also been unusable for a couple of years so all of my recent builds have no progress photos and some of my bikes (15 working) are getting there first photos.
My name is Joe Richards and I’m old, …… really, really, really old compared to most board members. I just don’t build that way. I have 4 Stingrays, a Huffy wheely bike, a Lowrider trike that’s power assist, and a pixie.
I’m also a more serious cyclist, I ride recumbents for long distances and for commuting to work. I’ve got my own style of doing things but I can use the good idea’s of others when needed. I’m sure this will be evident when you view my photos.
I have one “rat-rod”, a 66 Schwinn Phantom 24 in. stuffed with 26 in. white walls and red rims.
My real rat is a 90 JC Penny mountain bike converted to power assist, It’s called the “Urban Assault Vehicle” and it looks the part. It’s designed for wet/inclement weather.
My skills include rattle can painting, brazing, all manners of hub rebuilding, lacing and truing wheels, drivetrain design and a feeble attempt at artwork.
Please check out my photos, you’ll find most in other bikes.
I'm located in Sandusky OH, the armpit of the cycling world.
My name is Joe Richards and I’m old, …… really, really, really old compared to most board members. I just don’t build that way. I have 4 Stingrays, a Huffy wheely bike, a Lowrider trike that’s power assist, and a pixie.
I’m also a more serious cyclist, I ride recumbents for long distances and for commuting to work. I’ve got my own style of doing things but I can use the good idea’s of others when needed. I’m sure this will be evident when you view my photos.
I have one “rat-rod”, a 66 Schwinn Phantom 24 in. stuffed with 26 in. white walls and red rims.
My real rat is a 90 JC Penny mountain bike converted to power assist, It’s called the “Urban Assault Vehicle” and it looks the part. It’s designed for wet/inclement weather.
My skills include rattle can painting, brazing, all manners of hub rebuilding, lacing and truing wheels, drivetrain design and a feeble attempt at artwork.
Please check out my photos, you’ll find most in other bikes.
I'm located in Sandusky OH, the armpit of the cycling world.
