August 2023 Bike Pics

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Not as much riding or wrenching as I hoped this month - super high temps and a fractured rib slowed me down a bit, but...




...the latest parts-bin bike made its maiden voyage this month. It's a Schwinn Midway. What's left to do? True the wheels, find a longer seatpost, better pedals, and a pair of 29" mountain bike tires. So far, the only new parts it has are a single-speed chain and a new front tube. I love building these!

The HuffKlunk at Clapp Park (8-3)

A Lime scooter rests near Monomyth (8-3) 

The sun also rises on the big Schwinn. (8-9)

Juiced E-bike throwing shade (8-20)

The Murray 10-speed (8-21) lives...

...but really needs a new chain and front derailleur.

The big Schwinn under I-20 (8-21)

Schwinn HD found fashion. (8-20)

The Bridgestone e-MTB is coming together. (8-24) I'm hoping for its first ride this weekend.

The Huffklunk rests in Clapp Park. (8-30)

May your rides be many and joyful, may your repairs be successful, and may your spirit know peace beyond your circumstances.

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