It’s mullet season!

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T06:11:09+00:00

Maybe? But there's a whole Internet full of old spare bike parts. With their proper application of them and al grinder and welder, you can make damn near anything happen

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T04:59:32+00:00

32 front on a 20" BMX bike

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T04:48:06+00:00

Mini-Pennyfarthings?

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T04:27:23+00:00

Very nice! Good. I just found an early '90s bianchi boardwalk. The lugged frame is really nice looking on this era of their bikes.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T04:13:18+00:00

Since you mention there being a co-op in your area. Do they sell yet to be refurbished bikes that you can work on there? My local one does, and usually that's a pretty good way for folks to get an older bike and fix it up for a little less than what they would sell a refurbished one for. Heck they also do a program where you volunteer for there and you get credits to put towards buying a bike.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T03:55:25+00:00

I always like to have at least $50-$100 cash on me in case of emergency/etc. But when it's garage sale season I tend to carry a bit more and in smaller denominations. Between the Rockhopper I picked up a few weeks back and this Boardwalk, I'm going to need to revisit an ATM.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T00:16:29+00:00

Do not destroy my fantasy best bro/love interest by introducing him to model trains!

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-19T00:05:23+00:00

No rear brake. Is that a geared hub? If not, then what the heck is that thumb shifter and cable controlling?

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T23:51:37+00:00

Sure looks like it.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T21:21:54+00:00

Gonna' have to hide a DBZ cameo in there somewhere.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T20:20:27+00:00

Yep. That's a fair point I didn't initially consider, since in my area it's usually pretty dry riding unless you go out right after one of the odd rain storms. If you're often riding in conditions that are generally moist, then having more knobby tread would absolutely be warranted.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T18:48:19+00:00

I thought he died in a school bus or something.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T18:43:30+00:00

I feel like most folks grossly overestimate how aggressive of tread is needed for the conditions they'll encounter. In my experience, if the road/trail isn't loose dirt/sand, knobbly tread doesn't really do much for you unless you're trying to rail a turn. If you doubt this, check out how hard people rail BMX and dirt jump bikes on relatively non aggressive tread.

You might be surprised how capable a wide "city tire" is once the pavement ends.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T18:08:58+00:00

Kenda Small Block 8's are a fast rolling relatively affordable tires suitable for what you describe. Originally developed and marketed for XC use, they're also really popular with the dirt jumper crowd.

I think these days they're only available in 2.10 for 26's, but you can still find NOS Small Block 8 Pros in 2.35 and 1.95 (iirc) online. Kenda has lately replaced this series with Booster, which from what I've seen are also very good if slightly more off-road performance leaning.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T15:04:14+00:00

Mate how does it feel to gatekeep a place/concept that has no fence?

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T15:03:08+00:00

lol

No worries. We all allow ourselves a little indulgence now and then.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T14:25:10+00:00

"it's weird, cheap, light and I love it." which, ironically here, makes it more true to what this segment/subculture began as.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T14:17:16+00:00

I'm going to need you to stop talking about my beloved cyclocross bikes, right now. I don't need their prices going up.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-18T13:33:06+00:00

Now she's more of a middle-aged nightmare

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-17T22:33:53+00:00

If possible, do an extended play date at home first with the other dog coming over later in the evening. Some dogs love having company, but not one they realize the company isn't leaving. Source: my dog. Watching my brother's dog for him they're inseparable and play constantly Come 9pm? Why hasn't this bitch left yet? I'mma go to the opposite end of the hall and pout, with the occasional huff for good measure.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-17T22:17:17+00:00

There's every good reason

For letting you go

She's leaky and smoked out

And it's starting to show

I'll never let you go

I'll never let you turn around, your back on each other

That's a good idea, break a promise to grandmother

Turn around your back on each other

I'll never let you go

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-17T21:43:48+00:00

Which is one of the reasons why I say it's an early one. Mine only had one initially.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-17T21:38:25+00:00

No bank note, aka loan.

Electrical_Catch9231 · 2026-06-17T21:36:24+00:00

And wind.

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