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Found out last night being part of a "cool" bike group and owning a bike has it's privileges!( $12.cover reduced to $5) if you didn't stay to hear White Ghost Shivers you missed out on a great band and good times!!
Have a wonderful weekend! Peace
Hi! I am new to your club and have been lucky enough to so far have Steve S. agree to restore my 1960 girls Schwinn back to the great bike it was (it was the original bike I learned on) when he has time. I brought my bike to your Bikefest this weekend and was totally impressed by the friendliness with which I was greeted---one problem for me and I need some help--do you ever have a singles get together of Coaster members? I saw a lot of couples and famalies there, but I really need to hook up with a nice guy to cruise with! I have tried all the regular outlets and to no avail! I am 57, look pretty good for my age, work at the P.O. and have weekends off. Love motorcycles, bikes, travel, just having fun and passionate about life! If anyone wants to respond (or you have a potential person you know of that might enjoy a"coasting" buddy) please let me know. Hope this is acceptable as a "comment"--but girls just want to have fun--and NOT alone! Looking forward to hearing from any and all! Thanks! Diane
Please join us this Thursday at the ShamRock Lounge for our Pub Pedal around 7 to 7:30 pm. I am single, too, and know how hard it is to meet like-minded people. Look for the guy riding the satin black Electra.
Bob- Thanks so much for the reply. Unfortunately I work nights (3:15 p.m. until 11:45 p.m.) M-F. Sometimes I can take off a Thursday night, but not this week. I leave on vacation to Dallas for 4 days starting this Sat. Do you ever bike anywhere on a weekend? I would be available on Sunday Oct. 12th. Usually I am free any weekend pretty much...just so happens that the next couple involves vacation time and the Columbus Day holiday. Also, if you would like a picture of me I would be happy to send one to your e-mail. Thanks again! Look forward to hearing back from you. Are there many other singles besides us that go to the events? Have a good day! Diane
Well, your not gonna believe this, but I bought a bike this morning! I got in my truck to go to work, and noticed the neighbors were setting up stuff for a garage sale, I wandered over and bought a nice 26" cruiser for $20 Now I finally have something I can Rat Rod.
Great! Holler if you need anything.
Here's a good website if you need advice or ideas http://ratrodbikes.com
PIX!, we need PIX! What didja git? PIX and specs, I guess. $20 sounds like a good price, but what didja git?
Randy-- great link!
Ill definetly get some pics here soon, Its actually a pretty neat bike, Im not real familiar with the Schwinn brand, but it looks pretty old, but well taken care of, I got to looking and its got some number stamped under the crank.... G478879
Web Page for dating Chicago built Schwinn bikes: www.bunchobikes.com/serialnumber2.htm
Looks like a 1950 November model
Well here are a few pics... Never knew Schwinn made a Westport?
http://members.cox.net/zclothier/bike/bike1.jpg and here is a sneak peek of whats happening to it... http://members.cox.net/zclothier/bike/bike5.jpg
Neat, Mitch. Congrats, and have fun. Carful sitting down though.
http://members.cox.net/zclothier/bike/bike5.jpg
Oh BTW, I have a 16" Schwinn Stingray (new style) that Im using for parts... so far all I have used is the front forks and wheel. I still have the frame, crank, rear tire & wheel, seat, and misc small stuff. If anyone needs any of these parts, I would be willing to trade for anything I might need for my "Rat" project.
Stuff I need... Setback style seat post, maybe a cool set of handlebars, pedals, grips, etc.
Times are hard and people are desperate! Please keep in mind to obscure views of your valuables from prying eyes. It doesn't matter if you lock doors. My bicycle and tools were stolen from my garage and the local PD could care less. The serial numbers are only handy if it's pawned at a reputable place or if you come across the stolen items.
We just got back from Crested Butte/Monarch, we being, Stephanie, me, Randy Croley, Mark, and Teresa.
The skiing was fantastic! But even better(well not really but this is the Coaster site) is that Crested Butte, and Gunnison, is Old School Klunker heaven. It snowed every day and was cold, 17 degrees, but folks were out and about on the pedals. They did have studded tires, so no slippy. I'll get the pics from Randy to post to prove it. Maybe a Coasters trip to CB needs to be planned, winter or summer.
It was my first time skiing ! Fun, beautiful and great company! Bikes everywhere...
Hope to see everyone soon Peace on Earth
Glad you all had a nice trip. This summer we were in Salida, Cripple Creek, Gunnison and Leadville which were full of cruiser bikes (old and new). Of course Ft Collins (home of Tour De Fat) is the same way. I've never been in winter though.
I'm hoping we can all try again to meet up at the TDF next year.
Welcome home Snow bunnies. Glad to know you all made it back safe and sound. Skiing is fun or at least it used to be. It has been a very long time since I've been. Can't wait to hear details. Happy Holidays!
I am the Director of the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival held in Rapid City, SD. We have been looking to ad a classic bike component to the festival. You guys seem to have it down. It would be great if some of you could come up this spring. We would sure work with you if you got a group to come this way. Check out the website and get back to me if interested.
hey everyone, rod taylor from the cycle staion, wants to have a spring bike show at his shop at senca/maple.So anyone interrested please contact me at choctaw hembree@yahoo.com. Im pretty sure that we may have the show sometime in early may. so get on your bikes and ride.
Let me know the details once they're worked out and I'll post it on the site.
Wash your car and benefit Kyle Hicks. Daron, Coasters friend and owner of the Conference Bike, sent this...
Has anyone ever attended the "Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show? www.ann-arbor-bicycleshow.com It is scheduled for April 26, 2009 and advertises 7000 display bikes and 250 vendors. Long trip for a one day event, but looks like a bike show on steroids.
Just had to add a comment to publicly thank Steve Stang for the absolutely beautiful job he did on restoring my 1960 rose/white Schwinn girl's bike. He returned it to me yesterday...and...it was truly like stepping back in time when he unloaded it and I saw it. It was the original bike I learned on and I remember my dad running alongside me, holding on, while I (with my training wheels firmly afixed) went round and round the court we lived on in Michigan. He did a beautiful job, and took a bike from years of abuse (spray paint, dents, house paint,scuffs and rust) and made it into a true thing of beauty. Anyone having a bike that needs to be refurbished--Steve is your man! He researched, scouted out, dug up, invented, created and hired out everything possible to fulfil my dream of seeing her returned to her original beauty. Thanks so much Steve----words can't express what you've given back to me. Diane Parrett
Diane,
I saw your bicycle over at his place and it's truely a winner. He did a great job and I hope to see you out with us riding soon. Good job Steve.
Thanks Erick! Wish I had Thursday nights off for your crawls....oh well. I will try to make some things this summer. Steve you're the man!! Diane
Our band "SUITE 68" is hosting
Hog Roast and Kegger's!!! $5.00 June 6th Behind Garrison Tire S. Hillside, Wichita Bands, Pork, Beer More info later.... bring your bikes and friends
So did anyone here get the Daisy tandem and other 2 old bikes in Newton? If so congrats!
HEY----Is anyone interested in going to Oklahoma City on Oct 11 to be a part of their Gravity Race ? I need 10 or 12 BIG GUYS (or strong girls) to push start my entries. This race is a charity event put on by "Rebuilding Together". You can find info on the web under OKC Gravity Race or something like that. The race is a "push start" using 4 people to push each car. Another crew member is required at the bottom of the hill plus the driver making it 12 people for 2 entries. Crew members will receive custom tee shirts. My cars have been accepted to race (big deal) & I need to round up crews for each of them asap to get everyone registered. Is there any interest out there or am I just barking at the moon ? Also the race at Sand Springs (near Tulsa) is the day before. That race does NOT require pushers. Anyone out there want to bring a car to that one?
(Thanks Randy for the use of your web page) For info on the Oklahoma gravity races at Tulsa & OKC, google "Sand Springs Derby" for Tulsa & "OKC Construction Derby" for Ok City. Rules vary for the races. If you want to be a pusher for the OKC race please email me at geech34@cox.net or call at 316-706-6364. OKC requires a 4 man push off the line for 15 feet. I need to get crew members registered ASAP. Thanks to the guys who volunteered last night. If you have an entry I can haul it to the race for you. Sand Springs had 137 cars last year, OKC had 45. This will be a great time to get ideas for your next build. Lets race------------
More about the OKC race----see rebuildingtogetherokc for awards, rules, etc. We can use this event to promote the Coasters. Anyone out there have the means to make a large banner, decals, shirts, flyers or whatever ? These could also be used at the Festival. OCTOBER 10 & 11---coming soon
This is really short notice, but there is a charity ride today, Sunday October 3rd, at 3:00 pm.
Details here: http://media.photobucket.com/image/recent/houndstoothdesign/CourageousCogs.jpg Sorry for the short notice. I found out about it Tuesday and kept forgetting to post the notice.
Bike as Art show in Phildelphia as listed on Bicycling web page. Looks like a neat show.
http://www.bicycling.com/cycling_history/home.html
After watching the show "Parking wars" which I believe is based on the parking situation in Philadelphia.... I wont be attending!! but thanks for posting.
We can't make it tonight but will be there next Thursday for Hallowheelie.
On HDnet a show called Art Mann Presents - Hard Cider Bike Ride. It's Sacramento's Turkey Day ride.
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