OK, I just took my first step - I bought a bike to base my build on.
I ended up using credit card rewards points to order one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-South...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1217372501&sr=1-2
As it turns out, I will get it for free, so I guess I can't complain that it's not exactly what I was looking for - I had decided that I wanted something with a rear coaster brake. This bike has rim brakes front and rear, but it does have a 7-speed rear derailleur setup.
I figure I'll have to change the shifter for a friction shifter (the twist-grip shifter will probably get in the way of the throttle), and I'll have to replace the separate brake levers with one of those double-barrel jobbies so that I can leave the left handlebar free for the clutch.
I'm hoping to replace the fork with a retro-springer type fork - assuming that the springer will accept the front rim brake.
A curved seat post and a hairpin seat should wrap up the other accessories. After that I just need a motor!
I ended up using credit card rewards points to order one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-South...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1217372501&sr=1-2
As it turns out, I will get it for free, so I guess I can't complain that it's not exactly what I was looking for - I had decided that I wanted something with a rear coaster brake. This bike has rim brakes front and rear, but it does have a 7-speed rear derailleur setup.
I figure I'll have to change the shifter for a friction shifter (the twist-grip shifter will probably get in the way of the throttle), and I'll have to replace the separate brake levers with one of those double-barrel jobbies so that I can leave the left handlebar free for the clutch.
I'm hoping to replace the fork with a retro-springer type fork - assuming that the springer will accept the front rim brake.
A curved seat post and a hairpin seat should wrap up the other accessories. After that I just need a motor!
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