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I received these parts with my Nexus 3sp hub: I haven't put the cog and snap ring onto the hub yet, but when I put the cog onto the hub by itself, it appears as though the snap ring will not snug up against it and the cog will rattle in place. The part between the cog and snap ring in the...

I'll be in Denver this week and would like to get myself somewhere where I can check out the weekly cruiser ride. I understand the ride begins in three different spots and then then coalesces into the party it eventually becomes for all at some point prior to the finish spot. I'm staying near...

Anyone have experience with the Schwalbe Big Apple tire? I'm possibly interested in using the 26 x 2.125 as a front tire and wonder how it might compare to a Fat Frank in terms of handling and grip.

I want to make a tank plate out of sheet metal and I'm a bit stumped on potential sources for cheap. There are plenty of metal fab shops in the local area willing to sell me something but I'd consider that or a small sheet from a big box store only as last resorts. Any suggestions for where to...

I'm giving some thought to bobbing a rear fender. I haven't done this before so am seeking advice on best ways to stabilize the material as well as tool(s) for cutting it. I have a hack saw and a 4.5" angle grinder available, but no vise unfortunately. Cliff

I'm thinking of including a sheet metal tank plate in a build and will begin by making a cardboard template. What's the best way to get a well-fitting template, say with about 1/8" of clearance from the frame all around? I thought I could trace around the inside of the tubes as a rough start...

Here's the seat from my project. The bottom pan has surface rust but is solid and intact. The top pan is much more rusted and I could feel soft spots in the metal as I disassembled it. Turns out the top pan is in pretty bad shape. Here are both sides of the top pan after I sandblasted...

I have two more items to remove before sanding and prep for new paint. 1) I want to salvage and reapply the head tube badge. The top screw came out after a soaking with PB Blaster, but the lower screw won't budge despite spraying it numerous times with PBB and letting it sit for days. I...

I'm got my project bike completely taken down to frame and components now. The 60 year old paint isn't bad, and I think a 200-300 grit sanding and then primer will set it up nicely for color coats. I'd like to get it the accumulated grime and grease off it before I sand, and then again of...

Sorry about double posting :oops:. I originally put this question in the "how to" forum accidentally, but meant to put it here for more traffic. ---------------------------------------------------------- I've searched the forum and have read previous threads related to breaking a skip tooth...

I've searched the forum and have read previous threads related to breaking a skip tooth chain. I'm not having any luck with one at the moment, so thought I'd ask once again. Mine has a master link. The plates are clearly different than the other links; more oval than "figure eight" in shape...

Thanks to everyone who provided suggestions in my previous post about breaking the quill bolt loose. Unfortunately it looks like I need Plan B now because it broke alright...the bolt sheared off way deep inside the head tube. Any suggestions how to get the stem out now? I did manage to soak...

I have just begun stripping down a 1952 BF Goodrich Schwinn Hornet. There is a fair bit of corrosion on every bolt and nut, so I sprayed PB Blaster on everything a few days ago and started taking the socket wrench to it earlier today. Everything seems to have freed up nicely except the quill...

New to the forum, have some experience building up mountain bikes from frames and components and finding this site has me inspired to build up a board racer style rat rod. Have been lurking here and doing the inevitable internet homework related to components, new and renewed, for this kind of...

Hey everyone... Long time cyclist, have built up a few mountain bikes from frames and parts. I've been lurking and have gotten very keen on the idea of building up a fat tire bike in the board racer vein. Some incredible inspiration from this site. THANKS for being here for that. I'm sure to...