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Author Topic: Do I Spy a Snowflake?  (Read 1418 times)

azcycle

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Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« on: April 10, 2012, 06:31:20 PM »
I wonder what other airhead parts were scavenged to create this ride?


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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2012, 10:09:04 PM »
Hi tech wheel barrow.  ;D

Was this something Tim 'the Tool Man' Taylor created?

Wonder why they went to all the trouble to convert a snowflake to chain drive when there are so many other wheels that come that way?

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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2012, 10:58:27 PM »
While having an engine could make a wheelbarrow full of wet cement easier to move, it could also make for some pretty messy "stops" if you're not really careful and practice alot with that contraption!!
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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2012, 02:35:39 AM »
To go to all that trouble I would want to be able to ride on it as well. It needs 2 more wheels and a seat for the driver.
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azcycle

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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2012, 10:44:27 AM »
Maybe he attached the chainring to the disc brake carrier somehow.

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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2012, 07:46:46 PM »
I would be really impressed if it were the traditional shaft drive.
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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2012, 08:12:43 PM »
Kinda looks more like the wheel from a mono-shock BMW .

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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2012, 08:28:14 AM »
Tough to say if it's from a mono - doesn't look exactly like a snowflake either. But the monos are drum rear, and would be more difficult mounting a sprocket than a disc rear snowflake.

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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2012, 09:00:03 PM »
Well, I'd be interested to "ride" one.  ;D
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azcycle

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Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2012, 10:58:24 AM »
I'm thinking it is a front wheel where they just mounted the chainring where the disc would be.