Newer "Schwinn" Panther as received. Girlfriend's brother gave it to me after scoring it at an auction.
Lots of cleaning, sanding and three cans of Dollar Store flat black. Added an old plastic bmx seat I had found in the trash. So comfy I might take it back. Total cost? About $10.
The girlfriend gave me a Brooks B17 for my birthday. I didn't hint or leave the Brooks catalog laying around or anything of the sort. I honestly think Angie is a psychic. She is definitely a keeper. Picked up the Nitto drag bars and generic post at a bike swap meet, which bring the total up to a whopping $25. OK, just over $100 if you count the seat, which I don't, cuz it was totally free.
Next on the list is a full fender, rear only. Might have found an inexpensive aluminum model with a bare finish! Not sure if it will fit with the 2.125" tires.
I would like a front basket, but something a bit different than the normal Wall style. Maybe an old porteur rack? This is to be a functional ride, so it has to be able to haul groceries and beer. Additionally, a tank might be nice. I know a few guys around hear are running them, but a bare metal tank would look great with the bare metal fender. Just thinkin'.
Thanks for stoppin' by. I'll post updates as they happen.
-Pedro
Lots of cleaning, sanding and three cans of Dollar Store flat black. Added an old plastic bmx seat I had found in the trash. So comfy I might take it back. Total cost? About $10.
The girlfriend gave me a Brooks B17 for my birthday. I didn't hint or leave the Brooks catalog laying around or anything of the sort. I honestly think Angie is a psychic. She is definitely a keeper. Picked up the Nitto drag bars and generic post at a bike swap meet, which bring the total up to a whopping $25. OK, just over $100 if you count the seat, which I don't, cuz it was totally free.
Next on the list is a full fender, rear only. Might have found an inexpensive aluminum model with a bare finish! Not sure if it will fit with the 2.125" tires.
I would like a front basket, but something a bit different than the normal Wall style. Maybe an old porteur rack? This is to be a functional ride, so it has to be able to haul groceries and beer. Additionally, a tank might be nice. I know a few guys around hear are running them, but a bare metal tank would look great with the bare metal fender. Just thinkin'.
Thanks for stoppin' by. I'll post updates as they happen.
-Pedro
