Has anyone done a muscle flavored tall bike?
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I have 4 pig rims. Did you see them?
I previously gave that some thought, as my entry will be a pieced together frame for two to ride. Then I thought: Can two people ride in the same ambulance?Who’s building a swing bike this time around?
I vaguely remember that. White 20" S2s? I might have to buy those from you, if you don't have plans for them.
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Also likes to build around a theme or name.
"Going Nowhere Fast"
Stock frame Schwinn XR7
Class?
Also likes to build around a theme or name.
"Going Nowhere Fast"
Stock frame Schwinn XR7
Class?
will someone explain to me (or post pics) of what a pig bike really is? (photo courtesy of our Mediterranean Sea expert Funkme)
PIG BIKES- 20" Pre Muscle.
From John Brain's History- http://bikerodnkustom5.homestead.com/br ... ory63.html Kustom trends of 1963 For the most part kustom styling trends of 1963 were a carry-over from the previous year- that is until the new laws banning certain types of equipment came in. The homemade 20-inch high-rise...
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The precursor to those known as muscle
Great name!< loophole guy
Also likes to build around a theme or name.
"Going Nowhere Fast"
Stock frame Schwinn XR7
Class?
Were all of the XR7s gold?< loophole guy
Also likes to build around a theme or name.
"Going Nowhere Fast"
Stock frame Schwinn XR7
Class?
I would think class 1,
2 of 3 rule
No plans. A guy bought 4 from me for his pig bikes, then said he might want the other 4, but that didn't come to pass.
Have already two in my stable, so:Who’s building a swing bike this time around?
Not me this time!
In the German speaking part of Europe we used to call them "Bonanza Rad"
Great example why the labels and pigeon holing doesn’t ring true in all cases. Muscle might apply to a lot of US folks but it may mean something completely different across oceans and borders
Makes me happy the 2 of 3 exists and allows more inclusiveness
RRB…….knocking down walls and promoting global relations
Swing trike no weilds your the guy to pull it offHave already two in my stable, so:
Not me this time!
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Yes all were that iconic coppertone, Schwinn did change the name of the color a couple times thru the models but they all look the same to me. Probably changed suppliers or something... I think XR5s or early XR6s were also available in that classic Schwinn green, but these later ones were always copper. Early XR's had the big sprocket with the big holes too and an original seatpost from any of them will stand up to any 300 pounder!
As far as class 1 meh, I've always been an advocate of class 2 and even though I could loophole my build into class one's rules, I know it's not a pure muscle bike. I'll probably hang with the chop shop guys in class 2. Because it really is more about the process and I'm still contemplating what my drivetrain can do.
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MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Bonanza Rad would be a KILLER name for a European muscle build!
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Did a search for bonanza rad.
The name checks out:
The name checks out:
I would love to do one, but the original frames usually go for a hefty price tag, way above my budget...Bonanza Rad would be a KILLER name for a European muscle build!
Bet I can convince Mattie to try that on the duck
