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[JA331]

I made a few changes to the Red Menace I bought in 2021. A good mate laced an almost mint pair of Araya 7x rims that I salvaged from a barely used 80’s mountain bike to a nos Suzue hub and the SA 3 speed drum hub I had on the bike previously. I also fitted a Johnny True Torch Powerslide bar although I’m still hoping to get a Big Crook Bar from Paul at Genuine Bicycle Products if they become available again.

@rev106

 

[MattiThundrrr]

almost mint pair of Araya 7x rims that I salvaged from a barely used 80’s mountain bike

No kidding almost mint. There's barely a scratch from the brake pads! Sweet wheelset

 

[JA331]

No kidding almost mint. There's barely a scratch from the brake pads! Sweet wheelset

Thanks Matti. They’re so clean, I’m not fitting a front caliper brake to keep them that way.

 

[JA331]

Araya reissued them a couple of years back and I bought 2 pairs on special for about USD $60 a pair. They are made in Indonesia and pinned rather than welded like the originals. The reissues are also slightly heavier and can be easily distinguished from the originals as they don’t have Japan stamped into the rim. They’re pretty decent for the price. I have a pair on Lazarus laced to a high flange Japanese made Schwinn hub that I salvaged from Outkast’s original front wheel and a cb110e coaster.

Reissue 7X above without Japan stamping.

Original Japanese 7X I salvaged from the 80’s mtb

Originals have a welded joint.

Schwinn Japan front hub now on Lazarus. Cleaned up nice and spins for days.

 

[VanDam]

 

[Victorhobbs17]

It's heavy but so much fun to ride.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

It's heavy but so much fun to ride.

Double top tube all the way to the neck? That's a cool frame

 

[Otto (Spelled Backwards)]

Schwinn Rumbler

 

[Captain Awesome]

Schwinn Rumbler

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love those

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

I've never heard of the Rumbler but apparently need one now.

 

[VanDam]

 

[Chuy]

Nice!

 

[Otto (Spelled Backwards)]

1940 Schwinn DX The World

 

[Otto (Spelled Backwards)]

1946 Western Flyer

I robbed the seat & post from another bike, I need a post & seat for this bike...

 

[Otto (Spelled Backwards)]

1980 Typhoon

 

[Otto (Spelled Backwards)]

82 Sidewinder

 

[Otto (Spelled Backwards)]

85-86 Cruiser 5 single speed

Thanks Eric for the sprocket!

 

[Captain Awesome]

1940 Schwinn DX The World

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Love them bars!

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

85-86 Cruiser 5 single speed

Thanks Eric for the sprocket!

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My pleasure! It sparked a good friendship & looks great!

 

[Otto (Spelled Backwards)]

Love them bars!

Thanks! They're Redline Forklifter bars