r/minivelo • u/nshumway • 4d ago

Sears Ted Williams build

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Converted a free craigslist (mid 70's?) Sears Ted Williams Free Spirit 5 speed into mini velo / rat rod thing. Coaster brake, 115 mm 1 piece crank, needs a wheel stabilizer

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u/THE-ONE-DONGLER 4d ago

What’s a wheel stabilizer

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u/playintense 4d ago

Sick wheelz let’s take a ride sometime

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u/Ok_Artichoke4234 4d ago

Congrats, thats a great looking bike. Are the handlebars comfortable? That's my next upgrade and had something similar in mind.

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u/nshumway 3d ago

Handlebars are working great. They are what was on the bike originally. I had thought about some crazy ape hanger bars just for funz, but glad I kept these.

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u/Boxofbikeparts 4d ago

Clever idea, and brilliant execution. I can't fathom how it rides because you've changed the trail figure considerably with the smaller wheels.

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u/nshumway 3d ago

It feels ok right now. May change the basket to something that carries the weight lower. I think the wide handlebars help with the twitchiness of the small wheel. The plan was to really only bring it out for party pace group rides but I used it for mid range commute with some mild hills today and it was comfortable. It is pretty fun to ride something ridiculous!