Reilley1
Aug 4 2006, 08:01 PM
Way back when even the OM was young, we tried all sorts of things. Tanks, fenders, the whole bit.
Some of us tried gears. This is my version of that old bike. The brake lever pulls on the Sturmey Archer hub and changes the gears.
It worked well at the time but eventually became just part of BMX history.
The tank and fenders, well, let's just say it was fun imitating Decoster
retrodave
Aug 4 2006, 08:22 PM
yet another sick build brother. I always enjoy gazing apoun your bikes. Thanks for posting yet another fine build...
Rydjors Dark Sider Black Sheep 1%'r
Aug 4 2006, 08:29 PM
this is a great segment of the vintage scene! I t goes against the grain of the normal High buck, low production exclusivity bikes. And talk about a nostalgic feeling!
Ted Carl
Aug 4 2006, 10:22 PM
Reilley1 rocks!.....
Nice build Rick!
Randy
Aug 5 2006, 12:13 AM
I've got a pile of them tanks if anyone needs one.
Sweet bike.
Curt
Aug 5 2006, 01:08 AM
Well done
G-Flash
Aug 5 2006, 11:35 AM
BIG SHOWOFF!
Mark 74 oldschool
Aug 5 2006, 05:58 PM
Nice ride brings back alot of memories.And alot of wrecks with those wide bars.Tried to go through to many narrow places.Very cool.
spike
Aug 5 2006, 06:43 PM
Brings back alot of memories, when all we had to worry about was being home in time for dinner.
Towerguy43026
Aug 5 2006, 08:24 PM
I remember trying to outfit our Schwinns to look like "CHiPs" Motorcycles. We took dowel rods and wrapped black electrical tape around them, then attached them to the back bar of the bananna seats.
I had blonde hair so I got to be Jon, but now as the old guy, I would probably be a better
Paunch .
I love threads like this. No evil, and lots of great memories.
Thanks Reilly.
Spicoli
Aug 5 2006, 08:54 PM
quote:
I love threads like this. No evil, and lots of great memories.
thats because "El Diablo" didnt find that one
Awesome
Reilley1
Aug 7 2006, 12:13 PM
Thanks all. I know I posted it before (different set-up) but I found a cool 70 Sturmey Archer hub and someone traded me a cool set of ridged dimpled Arayas (my apologies for forgetting who).
Schwinn Frame & Fork
AA Bars (Thanks DAN)
Schwinn Stem, cranks, sprocket and BB
Sturmey Archer front/ACS fron hubs
105 Gauge Spokes
Araya 2.125 Rims
Carlisle rear/Raleigh Red Dot front Tire
Shimano Brake Lever
Wald Seatpost
Waffle Grips
Unknown cool Struts (Thanks Randy)
ODI Tank (Thanks Sidehackguy)
Unknown Fenders
Union Pedals
Total cost with Powder about $100
I could use another tank or two..
[ August 07, 2006, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: Reilley1 ]
bmxerpete
Aug 7 2006, 06:47 PM
Way, way, way cool.
stratbike
Aug 10 2006, 09:04 PM
I had that exact same bike BITD.
Schwinn Stingray with mx bars (shims in the stem)
fenders, and a silver tank just like that.
Super cool.
wilko
Aug 10 2006, 10:52 PM
I had a red tank like that on mine. For exactly one week. Some older kids saw me and laughed for days. That sucker went right in the trash.
Very nice build.
G-Flash
Sep 13 2006, 04:07 PM
SHOWOFF BUMP!
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