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11-21-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 783
Posted By Swampthing

Put racks on it is a good first step. if you...

Put racks on it is a good first step.
if you need to a smaller ring or bigger cog makes the extra weight easier to deal with.
11-17-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,220
Posted By Swampthing

Hearing aids and audiologist assistance can be...

Hearing aids and audiologist assistance can be expensive. My Dad has some that take batteries, he gets the batteries through Amazon.
I got mine through the VA. If you are a vet I would suggest that...
11-16-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,220
Posted By Swampthing

I got a set and use an app on my phone to give me...

I got a set and use an app on my phone to give me background sounds to mask the tinnitus. They are nice when I’m working or writing or reading.
They are also really good for answering my phone...
11-14-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,822
Posted By Swampthing

You can also attach a basket or milk crate or...

You can also attach a basket or milk crate or whatever to the rack to put your bag in.
Forum: Introductions
11-09-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By Swampthing

Palm Beach County out west

Palm Beach County out west
Forum: Introductions
11-09-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By Swampthing

Howdy from Florida

Howdy
from Florida
11-04-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,448
Posted By Swampthing

I’m curious too. mice been using, but am not...

I’m curious too.
mice been using, but am not satisfied with shower caps, swimming caps, and plastic bags.
nothing so far works well when riding, and lifespans are short.
10-29-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By Swampthing

You need the right tools and then it’s easy to...

You need the right tools and then it’s easy
to take off the lock ring and change the cogs.
cog prices vary, just google around for the size you need or ask around.
I have one of these and...
10-29-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,473
Posted By Swampthing

Cool bike! the headless observer is seasonably...

Cool bike!
the headless observer is seasonably appropriate.
10-28-23, 08:47 AM
10-21-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,459
Posted By Swampthing

I tried to ride a moose years ago. It is not...

I tried to ride a moose years ago.
It is not recommended.
10-13-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

Good explanation. I can understand the cool on...

Good explanation.
I can understand the cool on the outside horrible on the inside experience.
I’m having a heck of a time getting used the coaster brake on my horrible chrome KHS build.
the two...
10-12-23, 05:58 PM
10-12-23, 10:50 AM
10-12-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

It looks like all the cable ties on Smella are...

It looks like all the cable ties on Smella are the same color. At work I used to have a tube of assorted and high visibility colors that may suit this “better”.
The bar is low, but the Limbo is...
10-10-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By Swampthing

Nice I wasn’t even thinking about these, but I...

Nice
I wasn’t even thinking about these, but I now have a need for a pair I can run 700x32s under.
10-08-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,473
Posted By Swampthing

Sunday Library run on my favorite new fixed gear...

Sunday Library run on my favorite new fixed gear build.
It has a Dingle on it, and 700x35 tires.
one cog for the paved roads, and I can slip it to an easier gear for Sandy canal paths.
im still...
10-05-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,404
Posted By Swampthing

I don’t know what he was referring to, but I’m...

I don’t know what he was referring to, but I’m curious about all three.
10-05-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

He beat me to it. But yeah. With maybe a coiled...

He beat me to it. But yeah. With maybe a coiled horn and a really big bell.
10-05-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

I’m not sure, but with that stem shouldn’t the...

I’m not sure, but with that stem shouldn’t the bars be turned around the other way.
10-04-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

The Horror of horrible things. I worked a full...

The Horror of horrible things.
I worked a full day today
it’s fiscal year turnover and there were lots of budget discussions.
other times it just felt like Monday.
after work it wasn’t raining,...
10-04-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,220
Posted By Swampthing

my tinnitus has been getting worse and is...

my tinnitus has been getting worse and is starting to really bother me vs just being annoying when things are quiet. My hearing was tested not too long ago and I was “borderline for needing hearing...
09-28-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

All that shiny metal is inspiring. I took...

All that shiny metal is inspiring.
I took every bit of shiny I had that really didn’t belong together and put this together.
...
09-27-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 301,979
Posted By Swampthing

Riding Chrome today.

I have two rear wheels for this. One is fixed gear, but
today I channeled my inner 12 year old and used the coaster brake.
It was actually kind of fun once I got kind of accustomed accustomed to...
Forum: BMX
09-24-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,319
Posted By Swampthing

That looks like it would be a fun bike to take...

That looks like it would be a fun bike to take out on the trails with low gears for old legs.
But that might just be me feeling my old legs after a couple miles of soft dirt roads recently and only...
09-23-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 301,979
Posted By Swampthing

That specialized langster looks like it would be...

That specialized langster looks like it would be fun to ride.
If you have flip flop hubs you might try fixed again.
It is not too scary with brakes once you get used to the feel of it. The first...
09-16-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By Swampthing

Those tools are inexpensive and useful, cable...

Those tools are inexpensive and useful, cable cutters can get expensive, but you can effectively replace them with a Dremel tool and cutoff wheel if you already have that.
doing your own bike...
09-16-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

I must still be a redneck because that looks like...

I must still be a redneck because that looks like a pretty nice ride.
If it were mine, I might even stop and grab a beer on the way home from the library on it. 😉
15 years of living in pancake...
09-12-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By Swampthing

Tempted.

I think I can take some bits that are cheap, and some parts that are horrible, and add some parts that were cool until part of this terrible build idea and then build something that I may be able to...
09-11-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,473
Posted By Swampthing

Out doing errands on this rescued conversion

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7813_932dbc427adb0cbf63cbaefcabbc289f24d3e3ef.jpeg
11-23-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By Swampthing

It’s been through some changes recently. still...

It’s been through some changes recently.
still fun. But a little more practical. ...
11-21-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By Swampthing

This has moved on from being a play bike, to...

This has moved on from being a play bike, to being my main rider. With a change in brakes I can run three different wheelsets, 2 are 26” but what primarily live on it, and will be perfect once I get...
10-30-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,459
Posted By Swampthing

Just took this one out for a while. But I’m a...

Just took this one out for a while.
But I’m a year younger than the previous poster so definitely not old.
some days I feel it though. ...
10-30-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 29,569
Posted By Swampthing

I’m really enjoying this old KHS frame. ...

I’m really enjoying this old KHS frame.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/a7ec145e_55a8_4b88_90e9_acfc1e586cef_57b96f101f1a0733e3c6211362ab242472a1abb6.jpeg
Forum: BMX
10-28-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,436
Posted By Swampthing

It was a useful thought. And something I’m...

It was a useful thought. And something I’m looking to do.
Some aluminum 5 or 6” BMX bars would be perfect on this.
...
10-28-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 902,987
Posted By Swampthing

This is my new toy. Mostly made from a Frame...

This is my new toy.
Mostly made from a Frame and parts purchased here, salvaged, or purchased so long ago I forgot where, for different builds/ bikes.
it needs some more work, but is comfortable...
05-28-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By Swampthing

Got wheels and cranks on it. I’ll need new bars,...

Got wheels and cranks on it. I’ll need new bars, or maybe I can clean these up, and put some grips on them. I haven’t installed brakes yet, but it’s geared low enough that riding it on flat dirt has...
05-12-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By Swampthing

Everything is wonderful. I could be in a LEGO...

Everything is wonderful.
I could be in a LEGO movie.
now to decide on a drivetrain and seat and bars.
I’ll decide once there are wheels on it and a trial seat but a Klunker/ bomber type ride is...
05-12-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By Swampthing

It arrived today. The frame was packaged with...

It arrived today.
The frame was packaged with extreme care Everything stable and secure and covered and protected as if it was a fine custom paint job.
THANK YOU!
this is almost too shiny...
05-05-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,817
Posted By Swampthing

This looks like a fun frame to put some big tires...

This looks like a fun frame to put some big tires on and use as a back road/ path commuter. The traffic on my road route is getting crazy.
05-02-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,473
Posted By Swampthing

So you basically prepared it for a new and...

So you basically prepared it for a new and improved message?
05-01-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,951
Posted By Swampthing

I’m currently re reading the Dune saga. It is...

I’m currently re reading the Dune saga.
It is my third time through, and it’s new every time.
the first time, back in the 80s I thought Children… and God Emperor were a bit weird and didn’t...
05-01-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By Swampthing

That will fit me man’s is just the kind of...

That will fit me
man’s is just the kind of project I was looking for.
I’ll bite.
10-02-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,146
Posted By Swampthing

I have a biopace chainring on one of my fixed...

I have a biopace chainring on one of my fixed gear bikes. It’s never been a problem.
09-24-21, 08:08 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 107,213
Posted By Swampthing

I put in an adapter so I could use those same...

I put in an adapter so I could use those same bars.
09-21-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By Swampthing

Nice. if they were nines I’d be on them. I...

Nice.
if they were nines I’d be on them.
I wear another pair of Adidas indoor soccer shoes with a similar sole (forget the model name) for riding with and without straps and really like them. ...
09-20-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,290
Posted By Swampthing

yes. The sides are different. I could use one...

yes. The sides are different.
I could use one of each (one was really rusty and I question how long it will last) , but really need the right hand side.
right as you are looking at it, so right...
09-18-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,290
Posted By Swampthing

if anyone has springs for these I need some. I...

if anyone has springs for these I need some.
I have three, but could use two.
09-04-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 30,770
Posted By Swampthing

agreed. there is a whole lot of awesome in...

agreed.
there is a whole lot of awesome in that shot.
09-04-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 30,770
Posted By Swampthing

I wish I still had that bag. I hated it for a...

I wish I still had that bag.
I hated it for a time. Especially on Sundays.
then after I was done with paper delivery I used it as a gear bag, commuter bag, and even for a couple of weekend...
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