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Phat tires!

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:22:38 MST

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Phat tires! - CIMG4467.jpg

Now to choose a stealth-sized, geared, front hub....

Big fat slick on the front!

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:02:15 MST

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Big fat slick on the front! - CIMG4463.jpg

Now to put its mate onto the rear. The Bontrager tires are 26.5" diameter when loaded down. They roll so easily, no treaded tire can equal them. Glad I don't live in snow country! It's 80F here today: no snow, no mud; just a new bike and Florida in Fall.

Front lined up with rear

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:36:16 MST

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Front lined up with rear - CIMG4459.jpg

for size comparison

Bontrager v. stock Kenda tire

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:34:57 MST

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Bontrager v. stock Kenda tire - CIMG4462.jpg

The Bontrager is fatter by far and can be run at quite low pressure. The tire is the primary shock absorber. Yet, even run soft, these pedal easily. Perfect for sub-20mph biking.

dusty from storage

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:51:22 MST

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dusty from storage - CIMG4456.jpg

I love these USA spec'd specialty tires. Nubbins are for snow or dirt, not bike tires.

Big, wide, thin, soft

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:49:02 MST

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Big, wide, thin, soft - CIMG4453.jpg

Velvet ride, minimum power wastage, super traction on wet or dry asphalt. Who needs tread in Florida, if on a paved road?

Mock up of where the battery would go (simplest way)

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:36:40 MST

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Mock up of where the battery would go (simplest way) - CIMG4452.jpg

the rack and the two year old NOS 36V/15 Ah battery, just set in approximate position for a picture.

Bone-stock, brand new; steel frame and fork

Reid_Welch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:34:46 MST

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Bone-stock, brand new; steel frame and fork - CIMG4451.jpg

Basic, good quality cruiser. Coaster brake only. Pedals sweetly as-made Today, will mount Bontrager balloon slicks for an even easier-pedaling bike, plus some bonus of shock absorbtion.