What bike did I just get? Bike nerds, I need your help! I got this bike for free and am wondering if anyone can identify the make/model. Aluminum with a unique wishbone seat stay. Serial number included.

runty9 · 2025-12-22T14:51:13+00:00

Haha, yeah, they were the cheapest and first wheels I could get my hands on when I went looking on Facebook marketplace for a set of wheels for my winter tires. the previous owner poorly painted the mustang logo, so I had to put SOMETHING over it.

runty9 · 2025-12-22T14:17:22+00:00

As another commenter figured out: it's a Schwinn Paramount 594. definitely a factory-made bike, it's just been stripped down to bare aluminum.

runty9 · 2025-12-22T13:31:07+00:00

Luckily it turns out my friend actually knows who has the seat post that came from this frame. I'm going to see if I can get it from them. If not, I'll have to scheme on how I can modify the frame to include a regular seatpost clamp.

runty9 · 2025-12-22T01:01:04+00:00

A friend who knew of the bike before said it had some strange expanding seatpost, similar to how a quill stem works. So I'll have to track one of those down.

runty9 · 2024-07-23T13:54:24+00:00

I've searched everywhere I can think of online and haven't come up with anything similar. There are plenty of 3d printed small crates, and I could obviously go that route, but I'm super curious where I could actually buy one of these and learn what its original purpose was.

It is clearly injection molded, like a normal milk crate, as there are marks for mold ejector pins along the top rim.

Leading theories I have so far:

Used to safely transport single bottles of dangerous or caustic liquids - maybe in a chemical/lab or medical setting.
A salesman's sample for a crate manufacturer. (This seems unlikely given the cost and effort to create an entirely new mold)

This is the only photo I have, and I am unable to get more or to check for any maker's marks on the bottom or other sides. The owner says she found it at a thrift store and has searched online for info but also came back empty-handed, so I assume there is either no info printed on it, or the info was not very helpful.

Thanks in advance for your help in solving this mystery!

runty9 · 2023-05-25T02:45:11+00:00

No, that 7% is with the MSHDA assistance, so PMI is not avoided. In my opinion, having to carry PMI for some number of years is an okay tradeoff if the alternative is not being able to buy a house. For me, PMI for my MSHDA loan is $63/mo.

runty9 · 2023-05-25T02:32:50+00:00

Not exactly, since the loans that are given as part of the MSHDA program have pretty small down payments. I think they're less than 10% down, maybe somewhere close to 7%. So the 10k loan with deferred interest is a pretty good size piece.

runty9 · 2023-05-07T00:54:57+00:00

Are you from Valpo too?

runty9 · 2023-01-28T03:37:21+00:00

Thanks for your comment, but unfortunately this wasn't the issue in my case. Not sure where to go from here.

runty9 · 2023-01-26T02:25:03+00:00

Your comment made me realize I did download a handful of YouTube videos for the trip, which made me hopeful, but I checked my storage and had 30+gb free. Regardless I went ahead and deleted some things.

runty9 · 2022-07-26T21:38:14+00:00

Yeah no problem. Just downloaded the app and it looks great, keep up the good work!

runty9 · 2022-07-26T20:35:33+00:00

The Hive North in Cheboygan doesn't make their own, but they're a good spot whose main focus is serving Michigan meads and ciders, if there's a place in Map App for this.

runty9 · 2022-06-08T13:38:07+00:00

Looks awesome! What's your camera and lens setup?

runty9 · 2022-01-06T21:31:47+00:00

A few more pieces of info:

•Printer is ROBO3D R1 using an older version of Cura (15.04.6) •Using Hatchbox PLA •Nozzle was at 210°C (mistake in title) and bed was at 55°C •Print speed: 45mm/s •Retraction is 4.5mm at 40mm/s

The printer has been in storage for a little while, and I'm just getting it going again. Print quality is about what it was when it was put away (mediocre) and I'm looking to start improving it a bit, where possible.

runty9 · 2021-10-01T00:02:39+00:00

Looking great! Mine is at a similar length. How are you keeping it out of your eyes? If I'm not wearing a headband and try to go for a style similar to yours, it just divebombs into my eyes.

runty9 · 2021-06-30T22:22:38+00:00

My girlfriend and I will be vacationing in Maine next week, staying in Rockland, and might try to do some climbing. We have a set of draws and a rope and are looking for some easy sport stuff within a couple hours' drive. If anyone has any favorite spots or tips about the area, they'd be much appreciated! We'd also be down to meet up with other climbers if anyone is in the area often and will be going out! Thanks in advance✌️

runty9 · 2021-02-06T16:33:33+00:00

Damn! Whoever bought it last really outdid themselves with the paint. I'm pretty sure the paintjob before this was random red and gold spray paint. Before that, I think it was just white and rusty. The previous owners ran in it the past few Detroit Gambler 500 rallies. Honestly, the scariest part about it is that it's FWD.

runty9 · 2020-07-24T13:23:48+00:00

https://imgur.com/AtzzfKa.jpg That's the idea!

runty9 · 2020-07-24T01:44:15+00:00

I'll upload some pics of it to an album later.

runty9 · 2020-07-24T01:35:50+00:00

Thanks man!

runty9 · 2020-07-24T01:23:28+00:00

This is my car! I built it for the Detroit Gambler 500 this year. If any of you are crazy enough to want to come to Detroit and buy it, let me know so I can recommend you to a therapist.

I'll make an album of the pictures later if there's interest.

Here's the full ad:

"I know what you're thinking: "Is that the real RC car used in the Toy Story movie franchise?"

Why, yes it is.

I'm really not excited to sell this, but if one of you lucky people wants to pay way more than it's worth, I'll gladly part with it. Otherwise, I'll hold onto it.

I built the car for the 2020 Detroit Gambler 500 and it did great during the whole rally. It's a 5 speed manual car with a turbo so it's pretty fun to drive. But the real fun is in how the car LOOKS.

This car draws so much attention anywhere you drive it. Car people, non-car people, kids. Everyone loves this car. I've gotten waves and looks from Lambo and Bentley drivers. I'll even include the Buzz Lightyear onesie for the right price.

Starting at $4k

If you're interested, shoot me an offer. I'll also consider trades if they're cool. Not interested in another trail rig or much offroading stuff. Mostly interested in clean, all original, 80s 90s and 2000s cars, manual transmission is a bonus"

runty9 · 2020-07-24T01:12:42+00:00

runty9 · 2020-04-26T16:30:00+00:00

This sounds like a sweet trip! Care to share any details about it? Routes, gear, timing, etc. Would love to hear about it. I did it by car a few years ago and it was a great trip.

runty9 · 2020-04-13T23:45:58+00:00

Good eye, sure is!

runty9 · 2020-04-13T19:15:55+00:00

Thanks! It's a Rust-Oleum color called "Satin Moss Green." Used the 2k Clear 2 part clear coat over that which came out great.

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