SWB0 U-Haul State Core-Line

[MazdaFlyer]

The BF Goodrich bike I passed on just showed up on Facebook in the Old Bikes Club group.
I’m happy with the photo memory.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Picked up a pair of Blackspire (Made in Canada) pedals, pretty beefy and a close match to the lime green frame color. Might be too much green though?

 

[metalchewy]

Picked up a pair of Blackspire pedals, pretty beefy and a close match to the lime green frame color. Might be too much green though?
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I've always be partial to flats and platform pedals. I like the looks of those.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Picked up a pair of Blackspire pedals, pretty beefy and a close match to the lime green frame color. Might be too much green though?
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Personally, I usually try to match colors on the seat, handlebar grips and pedals. Bonus points if the tires match too.
That said, I'd say they're worth trying. It may be too much green and it may not be, but you usually won't know unless you try it. As long as you got the receipt and are able to return them, I say there's no harm in checking them out.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Added the “Canadian” green pedals, bell came off. Too wet out to take it out and get mucked up.

 

[Kevin B]

View attachment 258099View attachment 258100View attachment 258101Added the green pedals, bell came off. Too wet out to take it out and get mucked up.

I think the pedals look great. Have you got any green grips?

 

[SkyknightJohn]

I’m liking the pedals too. +1

 

[MazdaFlyer]

I think the pedals look great. Have you got any green grips?

Thanks! Have a pair of green grips but they aren’t flexible enough to fit over the 23.8 bars.

I’m liking the pedals too. +1

Thanks!

 

[MazdaFlyer]

I've always be partial to flats and platform pedals. I like the looks of those.

Thanks, pedals are in place.

Personally, I usually try to match colors on the seat, handlebar grips and pedals. Bonus points if the tires match too.
That said, I'd say they're worth trying. It may be too much green and it may not be, but you usually won't know unless you try it. As long as you got the receipt and are able to return them, I say there's no harm in checking them out.

The pedals are installed, trying not to build a clown bike with all the color but this multicolor handlebar wrap had caught my eye prior to the pedals. Probably a bit much, but an idea.

I’m ready for spring!!!
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[MazdaFlyer]

Got a longer reach Tektro rear brake caliper. I switched them out. The quick links I have are for multi speed chains and skiptooth, need to find some KMC 1/8” type in order to add a link or two for the wheel to move for more clearance.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Installed the Tektro brake caliper and one chain link which opened up the space between the seat tube and tire. It also allowed brake pads to be adjusted to wheel brake surface. Have one loose hair in brake cable to take care of.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Picked up the multicolor bar wrap…half way like to put it on but the adhesive is a bear to remove it if I change my mind.

 

[metalchewy]

Personally, I like the grips better than the wraps for anything off-road. The more shock they absorb the better for me.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Personally, I like the grips better than the wraps for anything off-road. The more shock they absorb the better for me.

The current VO grips are comfortable.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Spring is in a hurry to happen here but most likely a faux one.

 

[Kevin B]

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Spring is in a hurry to happen here but most likely a faux one.
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That's the ticket. Liking those grips!

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Still tinkering with this. Waiting on a 18T freewheel to arrive. I removed the 16T that came with the bike. So when USPS finally delivers (4 days late) I’m ready to go if something else doesn’t come up.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

That's the ticket. Liking those grips!

They are a bit lighter than the pedals which are lighter than the frame so they would create three shades of lime green. They do have little skulls or aliens in the grip design, rat rod points. Lime Shades of Green indecision here.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

The 18T freewheel arrived today from Phoenix Arizona to DesMoines Iowa and back to Kansas. No wonder why postal costs are expensive. Anyway the cog is in place, wheel back on and chain and brakes adjusted. All is well, 2 extra teeth smooth out the pedal stroke for my old legs. Still have good wheel clearance.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Thinking I’m about ready to call this done…but I’m undecided on solution to handlebar finish…wrap or grips.
Some of you have chimed in previously. At the present the honey brown grips are in place and would work but still have these other options.

Feel free to voice your opinions…

Also had a set of black Vans on at beginning.