Shelter in place to long....

[BoardtrackTank]

Don't really know how satisfactory my clutch - chain guard is , I was going to completely enclose it but didn't , the little voice in my head said your not going to be peddling when your engine is on. How many times have I listened to this voice and wished I hadn't

 

[curtisfox]

OH! Any harm done? Seen it done with plastic or mesh screen, one does turn the pedals when riding, just out of old habit if nothing else. Bike is looking really good.........Curt

 

[BoardtrackTank]

OH! Any harm done? Seen it done with plastic or mesh screen, one does turn the pedals when riding, just out of old habit if nothing else. Bike is looking really good.........Curt

I agree 100% its like swimming and not moving your arms and legs

 

[BoardtrackTank]

Just got this old relic for $99 and I am going to have fun making a tank , possible drop loop

 

[curtisfox]

WOW! Super nice, should be nice project.........Curt

 

[BoardtrackTank]

WOW! Super nice, should be nice project.........Curt

Thanks it has a head badge says Athlete , never really heard of it before made in USA

 

[BoardtrackTank]

Athlete , can't find any info on this yet

 

[curtisfox]

Looks a lot like a old Elgin, they were 28" wheels.........Curt

 

[BoardtrackTank]

Its got a grease fitting on the bottom bracket , can't say I have seen that before. It's a rough frame going have to work some magic on it but for $99 and free shipping its really like paying $50 .... that's my mindset anyway , the little voice said buy it.

 

[curtisfox]

I got a friend that knows hope this helps...........Curt
That old frame has a cool east / west mount badge . The bike was probably made for some business or small chain store operation that used the Athletic name on it's own products . The Bike looks like a 1930s Mead Ranger Co. Make . But its possible that it could be perhaps a Cleveland Welding Co. or Shelby . Hard to be certain with it wearing a promo badge .

 

[indian22]

Cool head badge one I'd not seen. Hoping the frame is solid for use. I like seeing the old ones back on the trails.

Rick C.

 

[BoardtrackTank]

I got a friend that knows hope this helps...........Curt
That old frame has a cool east / west mount badge . The bike was probably made for some business or small chain store operation that used the Athletic name on it's own products . The Bike looks like a 1930s Mead Ranger Co. Make . But its possible that it could be perhaps a Cleveland Welding Co. or Shelby . Hard to be certain with it wearing a promo badge .

Thanx for the info Curt

 

[BoardtrackTank]

Pulled this frame from under my bed because I finally finished the tank. It's a 24" frame from the 60's. Going to try keep it small still like the idea of a minibike seat. Something easy to throw in the back of the pickup to romp around on. I do have a grandson but he's not big enough yet

 

[indian22]

Looks a 26" frame & fork with 24" wheels. Whatever it will motorize well.

Rick C.