So I'm in the midst of building my first MB, and this is the starting point. It's a daily rider as it is, 4 miles one way to work and back, but will be going with a different set of handlebars and possibly fenders. I'm working on a new set of forks now to convert it over to front and rear disc brakes, and considering a SRAM i-Motion 9 hub. I'm building it the way Johnny Cash would, "one piece at a time" lol...
I've already stripped it down, repainted flat olive drab aka army green, and cleaned up everything, plus repacked all bearings with synthetic goodness. Hoping to finish this build within the next few months. Either way that Cloud 9 saddle is comfortable and goes well with the look of the bike, unlike the front tire. In swapping the front tire/wheel I realized I didn't have a more cruiser styled 26" tire, so the old MTB tire stayed, just temporary. The rear holds a 24x3 tire, makes for a nice ride. Going whitewalls soon after the wheels get repainted and laced to their new hubs.
Pics to post as build progresses. I also have 2 other bikes I'm rebuilding so sorry for any delay.
I've already stripped it down, repainted flat olive drab aka army green, and cleaned up everything, plus repacked all bearings with synthetic goodness. Hoping to finish this build within the next few months. Either way that Cloud 9 saddle is comfortable and goes well with the look of the bike, unlike the front tire. In swapping the front tire/wheel I realized I didn't have a more cruiser styled 26" tire, so the old MTB tire stayed, just temporary. The rear holds a 24x3 tire, makes for a nice ride. Going whitewalls soon after the wheels get repainted and laced to their new hubs.
Pics to post as build progresses. I also have 2 other bikes I'm rebuilding so sorry for any delay.
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