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06-16-15, 04:44 AM
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Since you didn't quote him....I would guess it's a Wald 198. Amazon.com : Wald 198 Front Bicycle Basket (14.5 x 9.5 x 9, Black) : Bike Baskets : Sports & Outdoors
06-18-15, 09:02 AM
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A lot of fun on those late night coffee runs....
Had to go to a more STEALTH color.
Had to go to a more STEALTH color.
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07-03-15, 09:39 PM
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My new Electra Townie 7D.
07-08-15, 05:56 AM
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07-08-15, 06:02 AM
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07-08-15, 08:38 AM
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07-09-15, 09:49 AM
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07-09-15, 05:24 PM
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Nice looking bike!!!
07-10-15, 04:23 AM
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Found a couple of places in the states that has them available. I'm considering them for my Townie. I might switch out the lamp with LED modules and add 12v power to them and a headlamp.
07-10-15, 08:40 AM
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07-12-15, 01:02 PM
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The Bike Shed: 1938 Cadillac (Cleveland Welding)
My next project: 1938 Cadillac made by Cleveland Welding.
My next project: 1938 Cadillac made by Cleveland Welding.
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07-12-15, 02:12 PM
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Do you ever ride these old prewar bikes? The frames look very cool, but with baloon tyres, 26" wheels, heavy metal everything, not even a 3 speed hub in sight, how do you pedal up the hills? I have an old bike from 1987 which might be considered a cruiser, way to heavy, 5 gear hub, but I still ride it know and then. I feel I get some extra exercise when I don't get the chance to go for longer trips.
07-13-15, 06:04 PM
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In original form, I slalom up the hills back and forth, and stay away from high traffic roads. You can take some of the teeth out of the hill by winding back and forth on your way up. It's slower to get to the top and more distance traveled, but not as steep on your way up. If you really mean business, you can build a spare wheel set with a 3 or a 5 speed coaster hub. The spare set lets you customize the bike in a reversible way- just switch the wheels out and remove the shifter if you want to go back to original.
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07-13-15, 10:51 PM
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In original form, I slalom up the hills back and forth, and stay away from high traffic roads. You can take some of the teeth out of the hill by winding back and forth on your way up. It's slower to get to the top and more distance traveled, but not as steep on your way up. If you really mean business, you can build a spare wheel set with a 3 or a 5 speed coaster hub. The spare set lets you customize the bike in a reversible way- just switch the wheels out and remove the shifter if you want to go back to original.
07-22-15, 10:13 PM
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I restored this cruiser two years ago. Not a full restoration, more like a clean-up and get 'er runnin' type thing. It's an old 60's Sears cruiser that belonged to my late father-in-law. It sat in our barn for well over 30 years. Not the smoothest ride, but it's still fun to ride something from the past.
Mike
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07-23-15, 04:20 AM
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I don't know how much work you do on the wheels your self. I've had two old bikes, a 50s, and a 60s bike, and I had the wheels in for rebuilding. I asked if they could put the spokes in again so there were tension on them. On older bikes spokes often stand individually not touching each other. If you have them done the other way, you will have a bike that feels more tightened up (not sure if that made any sense).
Groverdill, the frame looks very good on your Sears bike. When spokes and bottom bracket is tightened, hubs greased and chain are oiled, they often feel very smooth, even if they always will weigh a bit. I have become much more eager to replace the old chain if the bike have been used quite a bit, it makes a big difference for single speeds of any type.
Groverdill, the frame looks very good on your Sears bike. When spokes and bottom bracket is tightened, hubs greased and chain are oiled, they often feel very smooth, even if they always will weigh a bit. I have become much more eager to replace the old chain if the bike have been used quite a bit, it makes a big difference for single speeds of any type.
07-23-15, 08:16 AM
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I restored this cruiser two years ago. Not a full restoration, more like a clean-up and get 'er runnin' type thing. It's an old 60's Sears cruiser that belonged to my late father-in-law. It sat in our barn for well over 30 years. Not the smoothest ride, but it's still fun to ride something from the past.
Mike
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