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Old 10-05-22, 07:22 AM
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Unca_Sam
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Bikes: Pake C'Mute Touring/Commuter Build, 1989 Kona Cinder Cone, 1995 Trek 5200, 1973 Raleigh Super Course FG, 1960/61 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne "thrift" 3 speed, by Hercules (sold) : 1966 Schwinn Deluxe Racer (sold)

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Originally Posted by DQRider
The Schwinn High Sierra Beer Truck Bike, which I have named "Lotta Myles" because she was well-used by her original/previous owner, is now mission-capable. This afternoon we made our first supply run down to the local liquor store:

The perfect loadout: a 12-pack up front, and another in the rear.

I've posted the full update on my build thread, referenced/linked in post #8268 above. Here's another view:

As you can see, I've changed the handlebar setup to my favorite SOMA Oxford upside-down with Brooks Leather Ring Grips. The first setup was just too narrow.

This just goes to show how versatile these first generation MTBs are - and why they are my favorite bicycles.
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That build is just undeniably cool.
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