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10-16-06 | 07:19 PM
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Picture's too small!! lol. JK man, low buck bikes rock. I bought an AMF nimble
for $25. I changed the seat, bars, and grips for stuff I already had, and sold it for $80 four days later.,,,,BD
for $25. I changed the seat, bars, and grips for stuff I already had, and sold it for $80 four days later.,,,,BD
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
10-16-06 | 07:22 PM
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Since you've taken it this far apart, take the rest apart and clean/repack all the bearings. Remember, the LEFT pedal unscrews in the "other" direction. Also unscrew and grease the threads on EVERYTHING! Would probably be easier to ride if you install grip shifters. Definetly new wires & housing. To scrub off rust. I would use a toothbrush sized, brass bristled brush. It doesn't scratch the chrome up as much.
If you replace the tires, get the biggest ones you can find, it'll soften the ride. Maybe 27x1 3/8?
And for a really classic touch, make some struts (sissybar) and add a banana seat.
Then you'll be Cruzin!
May involve a lot of work, but that's what's cool about bicycles, anyone can make an old bike ride like new! (without a hydraulic lift)
If you replace the tires, get the biggest ones you can find, it'll soften the ride. Maybe 27x1 3/8?
And for a really classic touch, make some struts (sissybar) and add a banana seat.
Then you'll be Cruzin!
May involve a lot of work, but that's what's cool about bicycles, anyone can make an old bike ride like new! (without a hydraulic lift)
10-17-06 | 02:33 PM
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From: Nor~Cal
Originally Posted by Bikedued
Picture's too small!! lol. JK man, low buck bikes rock. I bought an AMF nimble
for $25. I changed the seat, bars, and grips for stuff I already had, and sold it for $80 four days later.,,,,BD
for $25. I changed the seat, bars, and grips for stuff I already had, and sold it for $80 four days later.,,,,BD
The classic stuff is nice, especially when it's cheap!
Originally Posted by Dr.Deltron
Since you've taken it this far apart, take the rest apart and clean/repack all the bearings. Remember, the LEFT pedal unscrews in the "other" direction. Also unscrew and grease the threads on EVERYTHING! Would probably be easier to ride if you install grip shifters. Definetly new wires & housing. To scrub off rust. I would use a toothbrush sized, brass bristled brush. It doesn't scratch the chrome up as much.
If you replace the tires, get the biggest ones you can find, it'll soften the ride. Maybe 27x1 3/8?
And for a really classic touch, make some struts (sissybar) and add a banana seat.
Then you'll be Cruzin!
May involve a lot of work, but that's what's cool about bicycles, anyone can make an old bike ride like new! (without a hydraulic lift)
If you replace the tires, get the biggest ones you can find, it'll soften the ride. Maybe 27x1 3/8?
And for a really classic touch, make some struts (sissybar) and add a banana seat.
Then you'll be Cruzin!
May involve a lot of work, but that's what's cool about bicycles, anyone can make an old bike ride like new! (without a hydraulic lift)
Once I clean everything up it should run well.
10-17-06 | 06:43 PM
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I like to use the "Blue Goo", otherwise known as Sta-Lube boat trailer wheel bearing grease.
Available at most auto parts stores. I also use that to grease the threads of cable adjusters, pedal threads, all bolt threads, etc.
To lube wires, I use a light coat of Phil Wood grease on the wire and a shot of Tri-Flow in the housing.
Bike shop for the Phil grease and Tri-Flow is also at auto parts stores.
Available at most auto parts stores. I also use that to grease the threads of cable adjusters, pedal threads, all bolt threads, etc.
To lube wires, I use a light coat of Phil Wood grease on the wire and a shot of Tri-Flow in the housing.
Bike shop for the Phil grease and Tri-Flow is also at auto parts stores.
10-17-06 | 07:15 PM
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From: Nor~Cal
Originally Posted by Dr.Deltron
I like to use the "Blue Goo", otherwise known as Sta-Lube boat trailer wheel bearing grease.
Available at most auto parts stores. I also use that to grease the threads of cable adjusters, pedal threads, all bolt threads, etc.
To lube wires, I use a light coat of Phil Wood grease on the wire and a shot of Tri-Flow in the housing.
Bike shop for the Phil grease and Tri-Flow is also at auto parts stores.
Available at most auto parts stores. I also use that to grease the threads of cable adjusters, pedal threads, all bolt threads, etc.
To lube wires, I use a light coat of Phil Wood grease on the wire and a shot of Tri-Flow in the housing.
Bike shop for the Phil grease and Tri-Flow is also at auto parts stores.
10-17-06 | 10:01 PM
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From: Pleasanton Tx
Bikes: old,older.and very old
I got a freesprit a while back ,sold the brakes for the price of the bike---got to looking at the rest---it had a regina freehweel and chain--the bike was made in Italy---be on the lookout for cheep sears bikes with great parts!
