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Monday, May 31, 2010
Meet AZ Krew members and bike builders - AtomicZombie.com
Name: Dan
Forum name: newrider3
Stats: Single, 14-21
Location: Colorado, USA
Occupation: Student
How you found Atomic Zombie: Internet search
When joined the forum: 2008-ish
Building bikes experience: Newbie, no previous experience
Welding experience: Some previous experience
Why did you join the Atomic Zombie builders community? Good advice, see others’ builds
Favorite type of bike: Fun/crazy
Why? No set style, build what seems right.
Projects you have completed: Short wheel base recumbents, choppers, trikes, fun/crazy
Current bike project(s): Trikes
Type of welding: MIG (Metal Inert Gas)
Building challenges: Working with crappy steel; burning holes whilst welding
How have you overcome these challenges? Try harder
Advice for other bike builders: Try harder
Suggested web sites: www.weldingtipsandtricks.com
Advice and/or words of wisdom? Include Builders Tips, Welding Tips, etc.: Don't wear jeans with holes in them - the fringes catch on fire easily. Ask me how I know!