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I finally finished my first bike and had SO much fun! The bike is about 70 years old and I got it on craigslist but it was UGLY when I brought it home and needed some work. Now, it's really a Girly Bike lol It's got a subtle theme some may like, some may hate and maybe some may like in an...

I want to put a modern saddle on my prewar Elgin bike project but with the 7 style bent seatpost it seems like a hassle (is there a trick?) so, I got it just about off the bike and am wondering if it's a standard size seatpost that I can just replace ? or should i just get a rod at home depot...

i rent a house with a really big garage but it's got this nice painted floor and is all clean and not messed up. Well, until now :( I used drop clothes and didn't think i had a prob when i primed some bike parts and the rims with a gray primer. I now think I had over-spray that just matched the...

I thought i'd introduce myself since I've been posting and using the great advice in this forum. Also - lots of inspiration here! i'm an artist - i mostly sculpt now but i love Making Stuff, just about anything! if it has to be put together i'm on it lol Here is my sculpting website...

(again, i warn you of my lack of slick bike lingo and tech knowledge. don't hate. i have best intentions and make up for it in gungo-ho enthusiasm!) trying to decide if i need to overhaul the coaster break hub thingy. bike is a 1940ish ladies Elgin. how hard do you need to slam back the pedals...

hi, i got this 1939-1940ish Elgin bike yesterday and i am trying to take off the handlebars or at least raise them for now, they hit my knees when i turn! and they look pretty crusty so i want to clean them up or put something else on. i looked through the "how to" manual on here and didn't...

Hi! I am brand new here and this is my first old bike. I got it on craigslist for $40 and i want to clean it up, make it pretty and ride it. I apologize now for my total lack of bike lingo and knowledge but don't hold it against me, i have good intentions and I am REALLY excited! :D Let's see...