Yo,
I’'ve been a long time lurker of the forum and finally got around to finishing off my first bike. I found it on the side of the road about a year ago. I believe it was an old “path-racer”. It had a 3 speed Sturmer-Archer rear hub dating back to 1969 (??) I think, which I thought was pretty cool. I cleaned it up but it couldn’t be saved. Went to the dump shop (new favorite hangout haha) and picked up an old roadie ($7), switched the hangers and seat/post. I had to buy a new crank set ($85), bought a new white chain and tyres ($40) and a few cans of white,black & clear ($20). Its fast as fuck and I whacked on a back-brake for extra skidding fun.
Its not a show bike by any means, but I love her. The best part is I’ve seemed to have acquired a selection of decent tools and I sort of know what Im doing now haha. Can’t wait for my next build and hope to meet some of you guys out on the black-top.
P.s all the best to any of you affected by the flooding.
Lukas
