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carleton
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Do It Yourself (DIY)
(Please reply with links and I'll edit this top post and add them to the lists)
Bike Mechanicing so easy, a caveman can do it.
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Neddd
OK, kids. We are professional cyber-cyclists. Don't try this stuff at home. If you do, you do it at your own risk. Remember, these are the ramblings of wannabe know-it-alls who spend more time on the computer than our bikes...so we can't be held responsible if you lose a finger (or two).
Now that that is out of the way, on to the good stuff.
BFSSFG Do-It-Yourself (DIY) solutions:
Wheels:
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A Dial-Gauge Bicycle Wheel Building Stand for $100
by Chuck Connell
Hubs:
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Tighten and loosen a cog without a chainwhip AKA: Rotafixa Method
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How to mod a Surly Tuggnut chain tensioner to work with Campy 1010 or similar horizontal dropouts
by mander
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Replace the bearings on your formula hub
by dirtyphotons
Rims:
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Dropping nipples into deep v style rims
by luvthemas
Headsets:
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Maintain that sexy (or not so sexy) track headset
by [165]
Bottom Brackets:
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Maintain that sexy (or not so sexy) track BB
by [165]
Handlebars:
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How to tape bullhorns (or any type bar, really)
by c0urt
Cranks:
Pedals
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How to repack your pedals, especially if they are MKS Sylvans.
by queerpunk
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DMR V8 - Pedal Rebuild
by lymbzero
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KKT Top Run Pedal Rebuild
- by Retem
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I made some Toshi-style double toe straps!
by hockeyteeth
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DIY Double Strap Holders
by dubteka
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Super Sketch Double Strap Holders
by yellowjeep
Frames:
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Make yourself some track dropouts
by AfterThisNap
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Spraypainting a frame
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Project Centurian to Barracuda Mk. I - Official Progress Thread.
by cuda2k
Tools:
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essential tools for a fixie rider?
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Tools
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Tools YOU never bike without
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Convert a 3/32" Chain Whip to fit 1/8" AND 3/32" cogs
by Carleton
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Homemade Lockring Tool
by silent1
Buying the Right Bike:
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A discussion of budget fixed-specific frames/complete bikes
Miscellany:
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Karl's gear inch worksheet
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Skid Patch Theorem
by Fraction
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How to not get your bike stolen...
by Carleton
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De-anodising (anodizing - for the stateside) and polishing a Cinelli quill stem
by jol
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Re-cover your saddle
by SingleSpeeDemon
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DIY Toptube Pad
by marqueemoon
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Give your back a break from those pointy objects in your bag
by Gyeswho
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How To Make a Bike Polo Mallet
by tink20seven
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Leather Saddle Restoration
by VT tallbike
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DIY Beer opener
by HandsomeRyan
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Polish Aluminum Parts
by jol
"Ummm...how do I convert this thing?"
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Skipp Thomsen
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11:44 PM
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