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Good evening! It's only been about 15 years since I have been "online" here. Color me ashamed... This bike was dropped off at my house this evening by a friend and co-worker. I had seen this bike resting in the back yard about 15-17 years back before I knew the family. I had asked about it...

I was given this Columbia by my aunt and uncle who know I collect. I have a pair of chrome fenders that will fit, now, to repaint and decal, or leave as is?...decisions, decisions. and a few bikes that I have picked up over the past few weeks: Nirve Cannibal that I picked up from Kansas...

Ok, so I go to a local draft horse, buggy, junk auction because I spy with my evil eye, this tanked bike I think is a Western Flyer (they painted over the headbadge). I get there a bit after 8am because I hear they're starting at 9. They don't start till 10. I hope they will start at my end and...

I have a question that I hope to have some light shed on. I have built several wheels all of which have been for heavy or middle weight bikes, and have had no problems. Tonite I relaced a lightweight wheel, and have run into a problem. It seems that no matter how I work this, I always end up...

I was given this bike yesterday, and I am curious. This bike can be modified by undoing the bolts on the seatpost tube and lowering the top bars down to the lower holes shown thus making the bike a girls bike (?) also the pedals are unreal small, and the seat is a piece of pressed metal! No...

I realize that this is probably plagerizing(sp), but I didn't want to spend the $575.00 to buy the original bike when I could make it cheaper. Other than tight tolerances on the back, it has worked out pretty well. I even recieved a few compliments! I didn't take any before pics, on account that...

Have a question. I have a Hercules by Raleigh that I would like to run colored tires on. The problem is, the bike runs 26 x 1 3/8 tires. I don't know anything about metric sizes, but can I lace a pair of 700 series rims to my hubs so that I can run colored tires?

Was offered yet another girls bike for 50 bucks. Hope I did ok. Near as I can tell this bike was manufactured between 1891-1899. the wood wheels are obviously shot, yet they still turn! a few reasons I went ahead on this bike: 1. Check out that chain! I have never seen anything like it. 2. all...

A lady flagged me down the other day, told me she knew I rebuilt bikes, and had one she would like to sell me. I stopped by a couple weeks later (last night), and bought it. She said she got it new in 1944-45 when she was eight, and wanted it out of her shed. the bike is physically in good...

I realize that this is not a very good bike, as it's missing its headbadge, fenders, and chain guard. Everything that is important to id'ing a bike. however, With as quick as everyone was able to id my Hercules, I thought I would throw this one out there to see if I could get lucky a second...

This is the first time I have rebuilt a hub that looks like this: I have no idea how the squared end on the axle shaft is supposed to be used. Nor for that matter how to adjust the bearings, since there aren't any nuts (normal types anyhow) on the brake arm or the drive side. I have seen...

I started out originally trying to get this bike: I waited a year, and reiterated my request. He declined to sell. After talking with him for a bit, he asked if I would like to see his collection? Oh yes! So he shows me his bikes, and casually mentions that this next one is for sale. Drool...

Greetings everybuggy! This is a bike I picked up at an auction from a friend of mine whose father passed suddenly away. The bike has all its parts working (those that are there(?)), but is missing the headbadge, chainguard, and I think, fenders. Also the fork is pretty badly bent but...

Greetings everyone! I decided to join the motorized bicycles anonamous after seeing one at a local bike show. I took one older Murray Monterray coaster, added one newer chinese engine, stirred in two fancy tires, and covered with copper Chrysler paint trimmed with black, and rode it well. The...

I just got my bike back from the powder coaters, and put my decals on, and while the bike looks awesome, I am concerned that the decals are going to be entirely too easy to damage. I have considered having a clear coat put on, however I have two concerns. First, will the necessary sanding damage...

Salutations! I have been playing peek-a-boo here off and on as I have no computer, and must resort to a semi smart phone. I have attended several events in and around Wichita, and have enjoyed every one of them. (my t-shirt stack threatens to overwhelm me). I ride almost year round on old bikes...