New Pics Of Gary’s Bikes
Added a couple of pics of Gary”s bikes to his page . A Dyno he”s had for several years and…
Ugliest Bike
I think I may have just created my ugliest bike to date. If not the ugliest bike. Don”t know if…
Grandsons & Choppers
Spent an afternoon with the Grandsons kustomizing bikes. Must have changed various parts 100 different times.
Removing handlebar grips
Remove stubborn grips by using an air compressor with a nozzle on the end. Put the nozzle in the hole…
Shifters / Shift Levers
Click or Indexed shifting: Any new bike with gears and the old shifters used on internal geared hubs were “click”…
Tires
Tires come in all different sizes and widths.Rim sizes are typically 26″, 24″ and 20″.Cruisers 26″, musclebikes 20″.Widths typically used…
Rust Removal From Chrome
Some suggested methods for removing rust from chrome…WD-40 and a blue no-scratch Scotch-Brite pad.Copper wool (used in the kitchen to…
Sprocket
Front sprocket see “Chainwheel“.
Seat Post
Older Schwinns had a 13/16″ seat post. Other bikes generally 7/8″ but there are other sizes also. Shims can be…