Tripple3's Great Western Rider

[tripple3]

a pic of Crown

and tag expert member @CrownKing and the other Super helpful @hoofhearted
Thanks for the help.

 

[dnc1]

a pic of Crown
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and tag expert member @CrownKing and the other Super helpful @hoofhearted
Thanks for the help.

Welcome to the crazy world of antique bicycles @tripple3
Good luck with this project!

 

[tripple3]

I built it my style with my parts and a coaster brake wheel set donated to the cause by my friend @Cory
I ordered tires and tubes on-line Schwalbe Marathon Plus 28 X 1.75 They ride nice
Dig this big wheel look and style. This one fits me perfect.

 

[dnc1]

You can't beat a 28" wheelset!

 

[tripple3]

You can't beat a 28" wheelset!

get there faster...
Please check your badges for Great Western Mfg.
this bike is really comfortable to ride.

 

[eddie_bravo]

Mark
Can you Tell us where your rims/ wheels came from?
The look really good


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[tripple3]

Mark
Can you Tell us where your rims/ wheels came from?
The look really good


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Yes they do; thanks.
I got them from @Cory 's back yard.
IDK
They are relatively new and the tire installed on "Whatever" bike they came off of were 700c
I'm new to these big wheels and asked @rustjunkie to help me at our Swap.
No one sells these tires or tubes there so I ordered on-line.
these rims have a 622mm Bead or ISO which is the key to finding the right size tire.
I asked for the biggest size they stock; which worked on my frame.
700 X 1.75 Schwalbe Marathon Plus

 

[Cory]

Yes they do; thanks.
I got them from @Cory 's back yard.
IDK
They are relatively new and the tire installed on "Whatever" bike they came off of were 700c
I'm new to these big wheels and asked @rustjunkie to help me at our Swap.
No one sells these tires or tubes there so I ordered on-line.
these rims have a 622mm Bead or ISO which is the key to finding the right size tire.
I asked for the biggest size they stock; which worked on my frame.
700 X 1.75 Schwalbe Marathon Plus
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Hi Mr. Bravo. I can tell you where I got those wheels from. Picked up a piece of junk newer road bike at a yard sale for $10. The only reason I spent that much on it was because it had those coaster brake 700c wheels. I figured they would come in handy for some antique bike at some point. And sure enough.....

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[tripple3]

I still have it.
I found fenders and got them fixed, fit and mounted by @birdzgarage Thank you.
I put more than 40 miles on it yesterday.
It's squeaky and rattles a lil'; like me.
Good times.

the holes for the badge are close together horizontal 1 7/16"
I have Trail Blazer old badge that doesn't line up but looks Cool..... I may apply some other way.

 

[tripple3]

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45 1/2" long wheelbase is Big.
Rides Great!

Still no badge......