So I've published this on instructables
wood Conversion Instructions
It's technically not done, needs some furnishing like a seat bottom and better handlebars... But it's ridable and very much fun
I went with the original wheel because the steering geometry wasn't very nice with the smaller wheel (too much effort as I needed to correct more often). I would have to bend the forks to restore the original trail I enjoyed before
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My father just recently got a Miller 135 MIG welder - yesterday, for free in fact

And it's in working order... I know mig welding isn't ideal for bike frames, but perhaps this winter break I'll see about welding an awesome frame
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Time is the best teacher. Unfortunately it kills all its students.
Bike Miles (Begin Aug. 20 - '07): ~433.2 miles
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