Re: Bikeguy Joe's bikes Thanks guys.
The "Military" started out as a 70's Ross Europa. It was a light but seemingly well built frame, very narrow at the rear and very light wheels.
I used some slightly beefier wheels I had and went up a couple sizes on the tires. (Very close clearance between the fenders and tires)
I had to use cupped washers on the tensioner since the frame was of thin tubing. I used some washers as spacers on the rear wheel so the frame and sprocket/chain didn't grind.
Rear coaster brake only.
The chrome was shot on the bars, but I liked the bend, so I just sanded off all the rust and crud and cleaned it with alcohol then wrapped it with "friction tape". Looked right, never came off and never will!
I rode it approximately 500 trouble free miles before it was sold. |