The off-road bike is a trail rider. It was an Ashtabula beach bike bought for $18 at a flea market in Miami, Fla. I loved riding it and it evolved over two decades into its present shape. Motocycle handlebars and Brooks B66 leather saddle, Carlisle knobbys, Ashtabula BMX crank and steering neck, Shimano 3- speed coaster brake and low-low sprocket ratio. I've ridden it through sand and mud river beds, across streams, followed abandoned overgrown railroad beds and canal
towpaths. This bike can go anywhere Currently building an even more formidable trail rider. Similar to the Ashtabula but based on a cheap mountain bike frame, it has a Sturmey-Archer 3 speed. Front and rear centerpull brakes make it easier to handle in the tight places and tricky spots. Great fun to ride - will send photo when it is finished and painted.
