Okay, I know I haven't updated in a couple weekends... I know, shocking for a blog right??
So, here are a couple updates for you at once... The PeeWee 57... HOW TO:
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Put little wheels on a regular bike. |
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Move cranks up so the pedals clear when you actually pedal, but barely. |
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Smash a "57" spike in it to stay on theme. |
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Paint it mostly black, add a vintage book rack and comfy bars. |
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And a red reflector for the front to finish it off! |
And the "Friendly Chopper 57" technically a chopper tandem, but I think it will take some blood and tears to find two people who can ride it well enough to go buy beer.
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Strip a kids mountain bike for the new "fork". |
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Grab a bike that works perfectly fine as-is. (We'll have NONE of that!) |
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Grab a front wheel off a little girl bike, with moon discs. |
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Add a rusty fender you found in a creek bed, then weld = fun! |
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Cover open frame sections with fun shapes! It's a star mommy! |
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Stare at the forks until you THINK you can add another place to ride! |
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Make your wife test ride it, just in case. |
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When she rocks it and laughs at you, consider it a success! |
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Paint it mostly black. Pretend you bought it at Wal-Mart... on sale. |
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Star, beer holder and "57" spike in frame. |
Fun and FUN.. more to come!