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Seems like a big shiny front hub motor would work well on that Spaceliner. -A mid-drive will cause you to change that unique crankset... -
My community co-op bike shop finally opened its doors since COVID closed them for so many months. When I walked in for the first time in...
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Duchess replied to the thread Felt Heavy Duty.I'm sure there's an oddball exception out there, but derailleurs just do whatever the cable tension against the spring tells them to do...
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Adapter and BB installed: I then mounted the drive side crank. It looks like the chain won't rub the tire. So the next step is to get...
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Dont want to turn into a second page slacker so ill show a couple more pieces i've dug out. I picked up a couple needed parts at Memory...
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5 days in and already 35 threads....! Although I will have a lot of stuff on my plate this summer, I'll try and join in for the fun...
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Good try. It's probably more important to press them in correctly than remove them with a proper tool. I use a big brass drift and 32...
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Thanks! Here is also an idea how to install a seat lower and to the rear if you don't trust or can't find a layback post. Or And if...
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Everybody is posting and I am a page 2 slacker?! Shame! Shame!... I installed the fork. Needless to say it took me a while to find all...
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Step Two: Mock up on wheels (24"x 80mm, I think) Already, I am reminded that small folks aren't worthy to ride such a bicycle. Minimum...
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Step 3: Removing flash rust from the fork legs. Admit it, nobody really likes patina. They just say they do because they're too lazy to...
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Duchess reacted to The Renaissance Man's post in the thread Am I about to bend the rules to far? with
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BTW (just for the record), it's seems to me that if you have the option to unbolt something and bolt something else back in it's place... -
Duchess reacted to The Renaissance Man's post in the thread Am I about to bend the rules to far? with Like.
In the end it's your bike regardless of the build-off. My opinion is that you should build what makes you happy within the confines of...
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Duchess reacted to Dr. Tankenstein's post in the thread Easy ways to paint stripes on rims? with Like.
Here’s an alternative too, albeit for Schwinn S2s https://www.ebay.com/itm/324555580466 But, overall, I like the idea of painting the...
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Duchess reacted to RustySprockets's post in the thread Easy ways to paint stripes on rims? with Like.
Yeah...I'm told you need to use sign paint in these mechanical stripers. I suspect it's thick like pudding--no runs.