GD5877
Look Ma, No Hands!
First I would like to thank everyone here for the knowledge and assistance, especially @stingrayjoe for the bike, and the for the simple and trouble-free transaction, greatly appreciated. I apologize for what I’m about to do to this bike.
My goal is to build a bike that I can ride almost anywhere (street, gravel, and mountain trails.) I want it to be single-speed, coaster brake, moto bars, rigid fork, and *hopefully* find a way to squeeze 29x2.4 Maxxis tires in there. I know someone who has a similar bike and it was possible with some help from the LBS.
BEFORE:
“Uncle Nino” comes from the bike apparently being from the NJ Shore... and I am guilty of watching a show about that region.
CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS:
Although the paint was original on this bike, it had to go. I am super pleased with the appearance now, and I'm going to be applying a clear matte finish to protect it.
WHAT'S NEXT?
I'll be visiting my LBS to have him look the frame over and determine the best route to take as far as finding an old/modern steel fork, and discussing how we're gonna squeeze those huge tires in there.
To be continued...
My goal is to build a bike that I can ride almost anywhere (street, gravel, and mountain trails.) I want it to be single-speed, coaster brake, moto bars, rigid fork, and *hopefully* find a way to squeeze 29x2.4 Maxxis tires in there. I know someone who has a similar bike and it was possible with some help from the LBS.
BEFORE:
“Uncle Nino” comes from the bike apparently being from the NJ Shore... and I am guilty of watching a show about that region.
CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS:
Although the paint was original on this bike, it had to go. I am super pleased with the appearance now, and I'm going to be applying a clear matte finish to protect it.
WHAT'S NEXT?
I'll be visiting my LBS to have him look the frame over and determine the best route to take as far as finding an old/modern steel fork, and discussing how we're gonna squeeze those huge tires in there.
To be continued...