Nutcase…and A Haus Update.

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Here it is, Karen’s Nutcase helmet, called Star Bright. This pattern was so mod back in the 50’s. She’s quite excited to wear it. My new helmet is called Fly Boy . Wouldn’t it go great with a Schwinn Fastback Stingray with banana seat, chopper handlebars and gear shift? (Uh, no Sissy Bar.) Sweet! At my age, I’m relegated to a Schwinn Twinn tandem bike…but no complaints, really honey!

So, what’s up with the house? I received a call from the Realtor our friend Amanda suggested. He had a TON of answers , but where it goes from here we are not sure. The long and...

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The Beautifully Retro Juicer Ebikes With Striking EV-Twin Battery Mount

Written by | Thursday, 01 January 1970

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It features a Manta brushed DC electric motor capable of an unassisted top speed of 46 mph (74 km/h), the same striking LiFePO4 battery configuration as the cruiser but increased to 16 Headway 16 amp-hour LiFePO4 cells (increasing the range to... The first e-bike created by Twomey was the Juicer 36v electric cruiser with a Schwinn-style springer fork, a top speed of 37 mph (59. The Currie-style 1000-watt brushed DC motor was chosen so that the e-bike can remain classified as a bicycle in California. 5 km/h) with no assistance from the rider, and a range of around 10 miles (16 km) at a speed of 20 mph (32 km/h). That eye-catching EV-Twin arrangement above the motor is home to a series of 12 Headway 10 amp-hour cells. "The Juicer 36 has a Signalab battery-management system in the oil-tank. Twomey told us that this model "started as a Worksman Newsboy frame, sectioned and grafted to a loop in order to cradle a Etek-style motor.

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Selected News

From 'boneshakers' To BMXs

Chico News & Review | 31 Dec 1969

Photos of imaginative Burning Man bicycles grace a wall near where an impressive chopper-style bike with a massively wide rear tire and a super cool Schwinn Sting-Ray Orange Krate (with “Stik-Shift”) from the 1960s sit. “We chose the bike exhibit

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GHPD Blotter: April 17

Patch.com | 31 Dec 1969

Residential Burglary, 1:20 am — An unknown suspect(s) had entered a garage in the 3000 block of Hunt Street and stole a Schwinn Stingray chopper style bicycle. The estimated loss: $500 to 800. Theft, 12:30 pm - 6 am — Police were dispatched in

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Police Blotter: Stolen Painting From El Beso, Topless...

Patch.com | 31 Dec 1969

Two bicycles were reported stolen from a house in the 4100 block of South 89th Street. The theft of the two bikes – a women's blue NEXT mountain bike and a red Schwinn chopper edition children's bike – occurred between 5 pm April 14 and 1 pm April 15.

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Police Report: April 17

Greenfield West Allis Now | 31 Dec 1969

A blue women's Next bike and an orange-and-red Schwinn chopper edition kid's bike were taken from the driveway of a residence in the 4100 block of South 89th Street between 5 pm April 14 and 1 pm April 15. A 20-year-old woman was arrested for

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Standard catalog of Schwinn

Standard catalog of Schwinn

This is the ultimate book for Schwinn fans and collectors! 350 full-color photos of Schwinn bicycles through the years Narrative discusses available options and ...

Creator: Doug Mitchel | Antiques & Collectibles2005-01-12

Publisher: Krause Publications


How to Restore Your Collector Bicycle

How to Restore Your Collector Bicycle

Schwinn Sting-Rays didn't own the total market, as similar bikes from other makers were ... These chopper-style Krates, like some bikes of the 1930s, ...

Creator: William Love, Bill Love | Antiques & Collectibles2001-10-11

Publisher: MBI


Classic Schwinn Bicycles

Classic Schwinn Bicycles

Schwinn introduced its Sting-Ray muscle bike in the middle of 1963, and made chopper versions dubbed the Krate series in 1968. This model took the youth ...

Creator: William Love | Antiques & Collectibles2003-05-05

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl


Custom Motorcycles, Choppers Bobbers Baggers

Custom Motorcycles, Choppers Bobbers Baggers

Starting with a complete vision is the key to a great custom bike.In the "Custom Motorcycle Idea Book," custom-bike expert Howard Kelly employs Michael Lichter ...

Creator: Michael Lichter, Howard Kelly | Transportation2009-11-15

Publisher: Motorbooks


Old School Choppers, No-Frills Bikes for Real Bikers

Old School Choppers, No-Frills Bikes for Real Bikers

In 1964, I bought a brand new Schwinn Stingray-style bike from Sears. ... I was a conservative participant in the first chopper faze of the 1960s, ...

Creator: Alan Mayes | Technology & Engineering2006-12-13

Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc


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