Saturday, August 7. 2010Ladies Night Bike I threw this girls Schwinn ballooner together for me to ride at our clubs upcoming "Ladies Night". When I went to tear it down I encountered a couple of obstacles. First the seat post was stuck in a low position but I can live with that no more than I'll be riding it. Second the stem's wedge nut was stuck in the fork tube. I didn't want to take the time or make the effort to get it out so I lopped off the fork tube and welded another one back on. The wheels, tires and grips are off the Chalkboard Bike and the seat, crank, sprocket, gooseneck and bars I had stashed away. The bike rides great with the big cushy tires and the 2 speed kickback. More photos here. Here's the flyer I made for the ride... 
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Sun, 02-05-2012
I have the same Western flyer
seneca only i have re-done it.
When i found this bicycle it
was equipped with the ta [...]
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ears, right? If you're intere
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Sat, 01-21-2012
Happy Birthday Randy's Dad!
And good job on those wheels,
Sheldon's lacing tutorial is
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Looks like a fun day. If I wa
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