Recent content by choppedandtwisted

I did a search on this site in this section and there is a lot of info and links there. Unfortunately I have no spokes to measure. I think I'll take it to my LBS and see what he says. Jeff

Does anyone know what the correct length and type of spokes are for a mens 26 inch rear with a Higgins Komet hub? I screwed up and didn't measure them properly before I cut them. I believe them to be 10.5 inches long. Thanks, Jeff

I am located in Mosinee, WI. All i have to ride bikewise right now is my GT Palomar. I have a Higgins skiptooth in the works that will be done soon though. Just need to get spokes and relace the wheels, some minor fab. work, and finish paint and final assembly. I'll have to look some of...

I just got bulbs for my old headlight. They are flashlight bulbs i picked up from the hardware store for like 2 bucks a pair. Hope this helps. jeff

I have always built bikes and just generally screwed around with them. I am really starting to dive into the hobby and looking to meet, swap parts with, sell stuff, show stuff. Anything around Wisconsin? I am a vendor at the Iola old Car Show and Swap, but other than that, I don't see or...

Working on pics, just trying out photobucket now for the first time. Thanks for the welcome. Jeff

I have been working on bikes since I was 5 years old. My dad used to get them for free at the junkyard he worked for and brought them to me. I miss that junkyard! lol Anyway I have several projects going right now in the bike area. As soon as i figure how to resize pics with my Mac i will...