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Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-27-17, 12:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,810
Posted By Drevj12

Well it says I need to update my account for that...

Well it says I need to update my account for that and by that I'm assuming they expect me to pay money. So no. I dunno then. Any recommendations to get these pictures to work?
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-27-17, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,810
Posted By Drevj12

Alright. After a bit of a struggle with...

Alright. After a bit of a struggle with registration and Facebook linking, I got a Photobucket set up. Let's see if this works better....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-24-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,810
Posted By Drevj12

Dang. I'm using Flickr. I'll try something else.

Dang. I'm using Flickr. I'll try something else.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-23-17, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,810
Posted By Drevj12

First Build

I'm only 15 and this was my first project, but I think it turned out alright considering the lack of experience, and that I just kinda started unscrewing and redoing stuff with a $15 ACE Hardware...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks to all who provided advice but this was...

Thanks to all who provided advice but this was the advice I took. It was a success. Pictures coming soon.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks to everyone who provided advice. I'll...

Thanks to everyone who provided advice. I'll check out the Rat Rod Bike forum. And to answer CliffordK, I can't really do the fabrication stuff. But I like to think I'm pretty crafty with my little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks for this bit of info. I'll be sure to...

Thanks for this bit of info. I'll be sure to check these dimensions as soon as I find a BMX bike to use.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
Posted By Drevj12

Making a Monstrosity

So, I like ridiculous things. Things that "normal" people question. Like keeping snakes and tarantulas as pets. So consequently, as I've gotten into working on bikes over the last 2 years, ideas are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By Drevj12

So I suppose I need to look for a serial number...

So I suppose I need to look for a serial number then?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-17, 12:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By Drevj12

Thank you so much. It says it's a '94. All this...

Thank you so much. It says it's a '94. All this time I spent laying on the ground and turning the bike upside down looking at every component and all I really had to do was take out my seat post. :D...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By Drevj12

My phone starting glitching out adding the last...

My phone starting glitching out adding the last few pictures. I'll add them as quick as possible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By Drevj12

Need help identifying year

So for my first bike project, I bought a 90's Mongoose Sycamore out of some guy's garage for $20. I've had it for awhile and done some work on it, but I can't seem to find out what year it is. I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-17, 01:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks for the advice and the video link. I saw a...

Thanks for the advice and the video link. I saw a minty-ish blue Trek 400 going for $100 earlier. Sadly I've only just started my summer work so I can't pull the trigger on any of these bikes just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-17, 01:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

After looking these up, I have fallen in love...

After looking these up, I have fallen in love with the blue and purple fade paint on the 1988 Schwinn Premis. I got on Craigslist and found a few 80's and early 90's Schwinn road bikes for sale...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

So far, I've replaced the brake pads on my bike,...

So far, I've replaced the brake pads on my bike, the wheels, as I mentioned before, and adjusted the brakes. Not much mechanical knowledge. I'm really learning as I go using the internet because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

I believe the only things near me are Dans Comp...

I believe the only things near me are Dans Comp and a Trek dealer. Not exactly my first thought when I hear local bike shop. But I'll probably spend some time there anyway. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-17, 03:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

I've heard mixed reviews on Schwinn so I was...

I've heard mixed reviews on Schwinn so I was somewhat scared to look into them. Although if what you say is true, maybe the bad reviews were just the snobs talking. 😂
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely look into...

Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely look into all of these options. And my parents don't much care what I do so long as I'm not using their money or making a mess of the house. It's nice having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-17, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks for the advice. It kinda sucks that my...

Thanks for the advice. It kinda sucks that my friends and family don't like my love of old things and working on stuff as much as I do. My grandfather offered to buy me a new Trek road bike and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

Thank you. It's great to see all the support to...

Thank you. It's great to see all the support to be found in these forums. I was kinda scared to be criticized for my young age and lack of prior mechanical experience but it seems like that's not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-17, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

Honestly I didn't even think to try cleaning them...

Honestly I didn't even think to try cleaning them with steel wool. It's kind of a curse that in the only person in my close family to really have any interest in mechanical work. I rely pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

Good idea. I've done a few things to it myself....

Good idea. I've done a few things to it myself. But as I've been looking online I'm realizing there are some terms for pieces and parts I didn't even know existed, or that I've just not known the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

This too. Fast is fun. Nice to have a fellow who...

This too. Fast is fun. Nice to have a fellow who understands my youthful adrenaline cravings. 😂
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 08:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

Well, mostly fooling around with my friends which...

Well, mostly fooling around with my friends which could lead to adventures going who knows where. Which is why I enjoy my rigid mountain bike setup. But I wanna have something for the cross town...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks. I was partly testing the water to see the...

Thanks. I was partly testing the water to see the response I would get to the 90's Sycamore. Wasn't sure if that was old enough to go here or not. I'll make a post about it and what's been done so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

Thanks for the support. People will be people. I...

Thanks for the support. People will be people. I enjoy my bike regardless.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By Drevj12

Starting of a Fleet?

So I'm 15 and I have a 90's Mongoose Sycamore. Over the last year of working on it and riding it, I've realized I really enjoy fixing it up and having a bike that nobody I know has something similar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

Thank you for the information. I'll probably...

Thank you for the information. I'll probably order the part and have it fixed by this weekend. At least until I can get a real set of quality wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

The bike isn't from Wal-Mart, as far as my...

The bike isn't from Wal-Mart, as far as my knowledge goes. The wheels are just off of a cheap Wal-Mart bike. That being said, after getting this fixed, I'm going to save up to get a quality set of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-17, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By Drevj12

Freehub Questions

I'm 15 and I decided I want to start working on and collecting old bikes. My first buy was a mid 90's Mongoose Sycamore in electric purple that was sitting in a garage for years. I didn't even know...
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