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no im not talking about kisses from cute ladies or the grand canyon (those are very nice as well) im talking about bikes! almost a week ago i got a bunch of free kids bikes all bmx style. was going to part them all out and just scrap them, then i had an idea when i saw one of the eighteen inch ones. so i busted out the angle grinder and wallah! got this!

003 by andrew snyder, on Flickr
and yes im serious about this! no seat short bars and about half the size of my usual bike. i thought "maybe it will last" and boy have i been wrong. i finished around 2 yesterday afternoon, and have ridden it on trails, roads, and today i rocked on some jumps! the damn thing is beast!!!! everyone asks why im riding it, its awesome! it only weights 16 pounds, the weight is in the center and it just flies over jumps! the front tire is brand new but the back is shot so your sliding everywhere but still under control. the coaster brake works just good enough but doesnt lock up. its just awesome! to be honest it has made my day, and i cant believe im having this much fun, with a bike that was going to be scrapped. :mrgreen: looks like ill have to do some finishing work
 
kingfish254 said:
We need to see riding photos or video so we all join in the fun!
hmmm, i think i can manage that. going to put a different sprocket and crank on though. still freebie parts
 
cameras dead but i have an update. shorter cranks, bigger pedals, and a 42 tooth sprocket. ooh man its just what this bike needed. didnt do to much serious riding but took it down our local raceway/steep street. whew!!!! it was a blast! ass on the rear tire, bars heading straight forward and we were flying. i hate that i love this little runt :mrgreen:
 
I have one similar to it that I found on the side of the highway but i dont think even I would get as much fun out of it as you good thing you are enjoying it!
 

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