An update on the Huff-E-Rat:
With the addition of the Phantom, the Huff-E-Rat lost its battery and started gathering dust. So...
The Huff3 Rat is born!
Yep, the electric stuff came off and I added the used 3-speed Nexus wheel from the Going-Out-of-Business sale (that broke my heart) in Dallas a few months back. I picked up a shifter and cable, gathered up the right gears - I found the Goldilocks combo - and got it all cruiseworthy.
Now I just need a seat that feels less like concrete, and a pair of grips.
The overall verdict? This thing is great! If you've never had the pleasure of riding a bike with an internally shifting hub, try it out some time. This one is much smoother and quieter than a derailleur. I love it! Now, if I can figure out how to get a GeoOrbital Wheel to sometimes throw on the front...
Detroit Bikes Fanboy Detour:
I came to a big realization this morning when I took the above photo. Without making a conscious attempt at doing so, I built an homage to one of my favorite bikes - the Detroit Bikes A-Type. No, I am not comparing the rattle-can Huffy to what they are building up there in the Motor City, but I was very pleased to realize that I had created a poor-boy version of such a cool machine.
Quintessential Cool and Handmade in the USA
The Fanboy hat I wear a lot - thanks, Mom!
So, now I need to finish up this post and gather up pieces for the community garden water pump that's next on the list!
Garden pump project lurks on the left.
May your green projects thrive, may you be healthy, and may everything be better than expected!
PS. Here's a preview for the next next (yes, I meant to do that) junky bike project on the list:
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