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I was walking through Wally World and I saw a Huffy Cranbrook. I know Schwinn is just a Name and no longer a Brand made in the U.S.A. So are they both made at the same plant? Picific Group? If not whitch is the better quality?

The city placed one of those your speed radar signs near my house. It was like they were challenging me. I went by the first time and it said "Slow Down" the second time I found that it would only give you a speed up to 25 MPH. Aaahhhhh That's no fun! But I thought I would throw out the...

Well the Fenders are off. I took my 29er down into Wildwood Canyon and boy was it fun. I am not 14 and on my BMX bike that was very clear. It was a good ride but Boy did I put on the Holiday weight. I guess about 10 more rides and I should be breathing easier. I thought I would shair sjome...

Hey RatRod Bike Friends. You would not believe what it costs to send a kid to college today. My daughter wants to be a writer and go to a top journalism college. They want over 45K a year. If you could just take a second and hit the link and cast her a vote that would greatly help. I don't...

What is the best way to clean chrome. I have tried steel wool but cannot get into all the tight spots. Also what kills rust that is starting to pit the metal. I do not want to just shoot it with rust o laime?

I have the pleasure of being a Drive at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction held in O.C. CA. I saw some awesome Bikes that I thought I would share with you all.

I was walking through a swap meet and this seat called to me. It does not have Brooks stamped on it anywhere. So it may be a different Brand or a Knock Off? What is it worth and who made it?

My wife dragged me to the Ventura Ca swap meet. I saw this old bike and had to ask How much $50.00 and he was open to offers. I had to keep walking. I wish I had the time and Money. This was so Cool. Just needed a sex change and it would be good to go.

Ok, I am new to building Bikes. I have a 29er and my kids all have 24 or 26 inch mountian bikes. I saw this at the curb and stopped and looked. But no lights came on. Does this make me a bad bike guy? Tell me what I pasted up. You guys have way more experence doing this then I do. I know...

Just finished painting my wheels. It is really starting to shape up. Now I just have to get brave and tear it down and paint the frame & fenders.

Help , I need ideas for painting my fenders. I am painting the bike black with a white front tube going back onto the frame tubes with scaloups. Maybe pinstriped in red to seperate the colors. The fenders I was thinking of white tips? Or maybe stripes, I could use some ideas. I like the blue...

I found these on ebay but I do not know enough about bike tires. Can anyone tell me if these will fit my 29er wheels? Perfect for those days when you don't want the noisy knobbys. Turn any 29er into a cruiser with these tires. Fits 700c rims (622) Tire specs: 700 x 38 , recommended inflation 50...

I think my 29er is calling out for a cool vintage looking headlamp.

I am 6'5" and needed a big bike. I bought a Specialized 29er and I am in the process of turning it into a Rat Rod. I was wondering if anyone else has been down this path. I would love to see your Photos and Ideas. I plan on painting the Rims Red, Painting the frame Black with White scalopes...

I want to paint my Rims Red. But the thought of taping each spoke and then trying to peel the tape off after is Hashing my Mellow man 8) . Two seconds of spraying and hours of peeling . Who holds the secret? I know some of you have traveled this road before. Any Advice?

I have a Specilized HardRock Mountain Bike. I am converting it to a Beach Cruiser. GASP! I bought some plastic fenders that fit a 29er, However I now have to macgyver them to attach around my Disc Brakes. I can see that mounting them on the axle is probable the best. However there is no room...

Years ago my brother had this small mile counter that bolted on the front axle and had a pin that attached to a spoke. It was way simple and worked very well. What is out there now, and are they all electronic? The cool thing about it was it was only an the size of a 1/2 inch socket. Went up...

Does anyone know if the make tires that are not Nobbies? Like a nice white wall beach cruiser tire in a 29 Inch. Looking for some good leads.

I have come to the conclusion that I need to mark my territory. I must Kustomize my Bike. What goes on good and is a hard finish. I know to sand, prime, prep is key... but is one paint better then others. I know Powder Coating is King. But I am not a wealthy guy. I want to paint the Rims Red...

I bought it for the size, gears, and disc brakes....Now comes the fun part, making it cool. Any ideas?