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Forum: BMX
02-08-05, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 105,453
Posted By Tremor

I know that my son's Schwinn ('99 Faris...

I know that my son's Schwinn ('99 Faris Powerflo/36-24-36) is US built. Solid, Fit, FBM, S&M, T-One, & Standard are all made in the US (I think). There must be others.

Haro, Mongoose, DK, Eastern,...
Forum: BMX
01-07-04, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By Tremor

Better yes. But not cheaper. Unless you have time...

Better yes. But not cheaper. Unless you have time & shop Ebay for low priced quality components. I did this & it took about 4 months. Though I had to pay full retail to finish the bike on my self...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-04, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By Tremor

That's pretty cool. I just sent them an email. I...

That's pretty cool. I just sent them an email. I like that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-04, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By Tremor

I'll try these suggestions. Starting with pads. I...

I'll try these suggestions. Starting with pads. I saw on the provided link (Thanks!) that "Phat Padd" is the only one specifically reommended for use on 990 style U-brakes. Is this the one we're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-04, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By Tremor

Brake Pads

I know. Not a real glamorous subject.

I built my son a no holds barred serious BMX bike. But these "top of the line" Odysey Evolver U-brakes don't stop the thing.

Stock 2BY4 pads just slide on...
Forum: BMX
12-24-03, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Tremor

Yeah. Right out of the box. I'll try that. The...

Yeah. Right out of the box. I'll try that. The rim's new too, so I'll Simple Green it at the same time. Maybe there's some slickery stuff on it too.

Thanks
Forum: BMX
12-21-03, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Tremor

Brake Question

Odyssee Evolver brake mounted to the bottom of the seatstay. Stock 1BY4 pads. RBJ1 Steel rim. Pads are making square contact to the rim. But the thing won't stop the bike at all. The chromed steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-03, 11:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,025
Posted By Tremor

1936 Sterling ballon cruiser with skip link chain...

1936 Sterling ballon cruiser with skip link chain currently not installed. I couldn't keep it original & still ride it. But I have about 90% of the original parts in various stages of restoration....
Forum: BMX
12-03-03, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 105,453
Posted By Tremor

He had 2 frames. The 36-24-36 was the "Pepto...

He had 2 frames. The 36-24-36 was the "Pepto Bismol Pink" frame. The Powerflow was the exact same geometry in black powder coat. Both had the sick CNC'ed chainstay yoke. Also the pierced top tube...
Forum: BMX
12-03-03, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 105,453
Posted By Tremor

The bike I built for my son that he's getting for...

The bike I built for my son that he's getting for X-mas:

Frame: '99 Schwinn Andrew Faris Powerflow flat (sick frame, no wonder Schwinn went Chapter 11)
Forks: Odyssey Thermals 14mm (dirt? has...
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