LOSING WEIGHT!

[Rat Rod]

I'm down to these 6 bikes...hard to believe at times that I'm the owner of this forum. You'd think I'd be the one with 300 rusted junkers piled in a shop somewhere. We've got our house on the market so I needed to thin things out a bit. Not sure if I'll cut more loose or not....probably not. :wink:

 

[user 135]

Hmmmm... I need to do that. I counted 15 bikes in my garage the other day. I think I have the Kona Humu will be sold with the addition of my new fast bike.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

everytime I sell a few, I get a few more.

 

[slowerisbetter]

I've been thinning out some as well. I don't have a huge amount, but I was up to 8 for just me and my wife. Now a baby's on the way, so the next project is a trike so I can pop my son in the basket. My wife said "only if you get rid of some of your others...". Well, sold off my 2008 Electra Rat Fink and a '79 Raleigh 3 Sport (both to guys who'll really use 'em) and now I have my play money! But, both bikes went with a small tear in the eye. I find that every bike I get to take a spin on gives me a good story or experience, especially the more I ride them. Oh well, more money for parts! I have a week off for fall break (gotta love teacher vacations...) and now have some cash to really turn this trike into something sweet...

 

[maddogrider]

everytime I sell a few, I get a few more.

Got the same problem man, only i sell one three show up :shock:
Really diggin the Pub bike Rat Rod. Does it ride as good as it looks?

 

[Rat Rod]

Does it ride as good as it looks?

It rides really nice. :wink:

Been thinking about adding a Nexus hub out back for some gearing options too.

 

[Walker]

sold three bikes this week, another is on consignment at the LBS, two more on CL. I'm going to start a major parting out project (need to bank some $ for car and baby #3 due in a few weeks.....

 

[Wildcat]

The cruiser needs a few links in the chain.

I've got 5 rideable bikes and 6 projects in the garage right now, so I'm set for awhile.

 

[Rat Rod]

The cruiser needs a few links in the chain.

I've got 5 rideable bikes and 6 projects in the garage right now, so I'm set for awhile.

You're right!

 

[user 135]

The cruiser needs a few links in the chain.

I looked for something on these photos like a crooked valve stem since Steve's bikes are always so perfect. :mrgreen:

Good eye.

 

[Rat Rod]

I bought one of those Bell chains from Wally World and it's obviously too short.

Looks like I'll be buying another one for the extra links. :roll:

 

[kamamakuza]

I love looking at your cruiser. What bike is the black and gold or is it yellow?

 

[Rat Rod]

I love looking at your cruiser. What bike is the black and gold or is it yellow?

That's the 2006 Raleigh P.U.B. They only made it for one year.

It's an aluminum frame bike with flat foot geometry.

I got it from a freight salvage company. The springer fork was damaged in transit.

I just got a new replacement fork yesterday for it. My LBS managed to get on from Raleigh's warranty dept.

 

[thatismytruck]

I love the Raleigh Pub. When I looking for Cruisers it was in the running until I found Electras.

Still wondering why I sold that Westfield. At least it's in the family.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Would you share some info on your Columbia? Mine has the same paint design on the frame and I know nothing about it.

 

[Rat Rod]

I believe it to be a 1942 Westfield.

Westfield is the company that made Columbia bicycles.

The handlebars, grips and tires are not original on the bike.

 

[thatismytruck]

Steve, look for my early post on that bike. someone here ID'd it pretty completely.

edit: found that thread. It wasn't that detailed. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11863&p=118863&hilit=westfield#p118863

 

[Hammond Eggz]

Steve, if you ever decide to sell that Schwinn canti, let me know?! :mrgreen:
That's mighty purdy!
Thanks -
Daniel

 

[bigj]

Complete bikes take up too much space. I am at 9 of those. I started collecting bike frames. I have 5 of those.

 

[Rat Rod]

Steve, look for my early post on that bike. someone here ID'd it pretty completely.

edit: found that thread. It wasn't that detailed. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11863&p=118863&hilit=westfield#p118863

Thanks Skip!

I thought I remembered it being a 42.

P.S. I'll stop posting photos of it if it brings a tear to ye eye.