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I painted one of the blue darts black. In a few days I'll flip it over and do the other one. Paint dries slow at 10F.
Unofficial March Shootout
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My shop is small so my work bench is out side. I kept it clear till January but it got too deep. That is my work bench right behind the snow blower.
My studed tire ice bike. Can't get to it. It's right behind the shovel about 6 feet back.
My studed tire ice bike. Can't get to it. It's right behind the shovel about 6 feet back.
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Not sunny today. No paintimg additional parts.
So IIdid yardwork most of the day. A little assembly this afternoon.
So IIdid yardwork most of the day. A little assembly this afternoon.
Nice. Beat me to the bent springer.
I was just going to order one...
Also a pretty cool first post.
Flip over to the "intros" threads,
and get a welcome from the crew.
Carl.
Sent from the edge of an alternate universe...
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I also stand corrected. That back tire is only a 26 x 2.4 not a 3 inch and not a hookworm (I'm getting bikes from the past confused) but I'm thinking of calling it Jagwar, as in Gwar, the band...
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They used to be CST Cyclops. Now under sunlite.
https://thebikeshopstore.com/categories/cst-cyclops-tire-26-x-2-4-black-steel-bead
https://thebikeshopstore.com/categories/cst-cyclops-tire-26-x-2-4-black-steel-bead
Yes! That's the tire. So... what's the front tire on my bike? Haha. I laced that rim to match the back. Flat black rims, red nipples and silver spokes on both.
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big anywaysI also stand corrected. That back tire is only a 26 x 2.4 not a 3 inch and not a hookworm (I'm getting bikes from the past confused) but I'm thinking of calling it Jagwar, as in Gwar, the band...
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Sunlight and a light. 12vled powered by three aaa's
Alright there's a lot going on here...
You can see the three inches of tubing that was added behind the bottom bracket. There's also a decent view of the Shimano 3 speed coaster, a little bit of cable, the shorty shifter and the fat flat black rim I laced to the hub with the red nipples (matches the front wheel) #jagwar
Carl.
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You can see the three inches of tubing that was added behind the bottom bracket. There's also a decent view of the Shimano 3 speed coaster, a little bit of cable, the shorty shifter and the fat flat black rim I laced to the hub with the red nipples (matches the front wheel) #jagwar
Carl.
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Anybody else plugging away at their bike? Today I fit the original chain guard. I also rode it a bit, the stem I have here needs to be replaced... I'll be looking for something a bit vintage, at the least an old Wald.
Carl.
Oh, and my front tire? Allstate 26x1.75
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Carl.
Oh, and my front tire? Allstate 26x1.75
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Seatwork.
Love the smell of fresh leather...
Love the smell of fresh leather...
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I took the masking tape off the darts I painted over but it is too cold for the tape to stick so the paint bled all around the tape. I'm calling it done, can't do anymore as it too cold and won't warm up enough this month to do any painting that requires masking.
I can't imagine it as cold as you've got it and trying to work on my bike. The chill here is part of why I've happily accepted the half stripped worn off finish on mine. You could take the fork in the house and take it down to bare metal with a bit of steel wool.That's a finish that looks good on just about any style fork. In any event you know when to post the completed bike... March 31st.
Carl.
Halfway Point! Woohoo!
9 Players at this point, the latest jumping "IN" 6 days ago. I'm really looking forward to more progress reports from you all. I'm wondering if anyone has a trick up their sleeve to push them over the top. It's all fun but there is that "Rat Supreme" trophy... It's a wip right now, but I think you'll all dig it.
Carl.
9 Players at this point, the latest jumping "IN" 6 days ago. I'm really looking forward to more progress reports from you all. I'm wondering if anyone has a trick up their sleeve to push them over the top. It's all fun but there is that "Rat Supreme" trophy... It's a wip right now, but I think you'll all dig it.
Carl.
Baby steps here. Stripped my frame today. Will get primer on everything tomorrow.
