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2023 (So Far) Bike Pics - Lubbock Texas

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January Old Man Klunker Ride 24" MTB waiting to be a BMX Schwinn Throwing Shade HuffKlunk after filming and trash pick-up The Video Truck February Lots of bikes - no pedaling March The Murray (Ready to blossom into a 10-speed commuter) Specialized in art New old Trek (Thanks, GG) April Huffied to work The Sondors heading home with a new fork Symbol 26 at home on Avenue L May Mama called Frankford Skatepark Avenue L Skatepark Rough crowd June Avenue L-ephant Last Puch pic The Panhandle Peach paddled off into the sunset The Western Flyer flew the coop The End is Never Papa Greg Electro Grizz The owl eyes have it Beauty spot and muddy tires Another dam sunrise As we head into July, I pray you are well and constantly better. Thanks for pedaling along.

Two Lubbock Klunkers in One Day - Woohoo!!!

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Klunker #1 Look, Ma - no cables! Two Days ago saw the maiden voyage for another Mesquite Hugger klunker. I'm stoked - this one is fairly legit by OG klunker standards: well-used frame, single-speed, coaster brake, and most parts sourced from other junky old bikes. Yes, I feel hip or hep or something like that! The frame is cool for a couple of reasons - it's a Worksman INB - one of those oh-so-rare made in America (New York!) industrial bikes. This particular bike was (very well) used to get around a warehouse. It still has all the scars, stickers and tags from that former life. Production! Love the tag! The other thing that makes it cool is that it feels big when you ride it, and comfortable. It feels like the bikes I rode as a kid. It makes me want to learn to wheelie again! I've been wanting a 26" BMX bike, but now there's no need. And, honestly, it's ugly enough that I can't imagine anyone wanting to steal it. Win, win, and win! Klunker #2 A nice surpri...