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how to install a CCM PAT 37 Single speed Coaster Break Hub EDIT I'm going to answer my own query. I was surprised to find the Patent 37, at none other than the Canadian patent office. See description and drawings here...

Thought I'd put some pics together to show the various changes it's undergone over the past couple of years. I'm a daily visitor to this site and it has provided me with many ideas and much inspiration. Photo album here http://www.flickr.com/photos/49488096@N ... 002496642/ Best regards...

Deal Extreme sells drop-in flashlight upgrades (up to a claimed output of 900 lumens). I've built a couple from $11 250 lumen 5-mode units. Fun to work with and low cost. the one picturied here was made from a broken stainless pepper mill. I've since upgraded the copper bezel. Will post a pic...

Oh oh. I think I'm in trouble ...

Thanks guys, The taillight is pretty simple. I took it from a squeeze type spoke light and siliconed it to the reflector of the old tail light. It runs on a coin battery and has flash and solid modes. I pop the whole thing in and out of the housing in order to turn it on/off...

Hi all, This no-name Schwinn knock off was free at the side of the road and began its life as a five speed. Ostensibly built for my 12 year old kid, over time I've added paint, decals, wheels, handlebars, bobbed fenders, old Norco panniers, converted the vintage-style lights to LED, and made...

Lots of Canucks signing up this last week or so. Must be the spring weather. I’ve been lurking here for a while now getting inspired and stealing ideas. Some incredible bikes on this site – amazing creativity and skills. See one of my rides here in its current state. My 12 year old daughter...