Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Friday, November 22, 2013

Schwinn Traveler.







The lady behind us mentioned that she couldn't ride her bicycle anymore.  She is getting older and was having trouble with her boys framed Schwinn.  I offered to build her a single speed cruiser with a girls frame.  In return she gave me her old Schwinn.  I decided to turn it into a single speeder.  New deep V rims and tires.  New chain ring from Porkchop and some Shimano 600 pedals from my parts bin.  The seat has been moved from one bicycle to another in my collection.  It isn't very comfortable but it is all I have at the moment.  Not sure what to do with the bars.  Bull horns, straight bar or keep them?

Unknown European motor.


500cc OHV Triumph single.





This little gem is for sale on Ebay right now.  Made in Germany!

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Abbe Lane.


Group shot.

Hard to tell but, it looks like an Excelsior and a bunch of Harleys.

Monica.


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Reading Standard bicycle.


Just purchased the photo.  I've owned the badge for a while now. 

550 Spyder.


Louise Brooks.


Fastest bicycle in the world!


My friend Al found this amazing video and forwarded it to me.  I think I need one!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Monday, November 18, 2013

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Thor images.


Note the R-S sign just below the Gasoline Station sign.

Indian police bikes.


2013 Macau GP.


Is it just me or does this seem even more insane than the Isle of Man TT?!

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Thor project.



I decided to build an electric bike.  I was inspired by a build found by my buddy Al.  Here is the website for the inspiration. http://www.vintageelectricbikes.com/#!home/mainPage I think I can duplicate the bike for around $1000.00  I found the bicycle on Ebay for $300 delivered to my door.  The decals were also on Ebay.  I haven't decided which electric wheel kit yet.  So far I have just assembled the bicycle.  The bars and stem are not stock.  I plan to weld some truss rods onto the fork.  I will have to change the front wheel and tire to 26" to match the rear with the motor.  The front hub should be upgraded anyway.  The Chinese hubs are notoriously poor quality.