American Eagle Touring Bike
A neighbor had a big pile of trash in front of his house. In this pile was an early 70's American Eagle touring bike. I had a bike like it back in college so I was already inclined to take on the project.
The bike is Japanese so the parts are Japanese too. Since they are inspired by the most popular bike of the time, they are compatible with Raleigh. The fact that I had a shed full of parts that would fit it clinched the deal.
The bike is Japanese so the parts are Japanese too. Since they are inspired by the most popular bike of the time, they are compatible with Raleigh. The fact that I had a shed full of parts that would fit it clinched the deal.
What about the paint?
Easy is the theme here. First I looked at the camouflage pattern from a WWI Spad biplane. Then I figured out the colors and went to the local hardware store for paint remover, spray on primer, brushes and paint.
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