Here are some good old threads about frame painting.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...light=painting

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...light=painting

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ighlight=paint

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ighlight=paint

Wow. Some cool tips on this thread.

I just converted a 1970's Schwinn 10 speed into a fixed gear. My chain is making a small amount of noise though. The chainline looks straight as an arrow.

Are there any threads on how to trouble shoot noisy chains on a fixed gear?

I <3 this thread

If you use the search ****ion you will find things. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ht=noisy+chain

Make one with a piece of appropriate sized pipe, a hacksaw and a vise to hold the pipe while you saw.

I'd just take it to my man at the lbs, he will pop out the cups for free, and with real tools. Takes ten seconds. Note that YMMV---he's an unusually nice guy and I am a reg there.

You dont need to buy a brook saddle tensioner to tighten it. I use this on my b-17. Just get a firm grip and turn with this:
http://www.kelvin.com/Merchant2/grap...001/520020.jpg

That's more ghetto than diy.

If you bought a Brooks Saddle Tensioner, you'd still
be "doing it yourself."

at least $ is saved

awesome furniture

uber headlamp

headset press

P.I.M.P. Paint

PVC bench-top bike clamp

SS Dual Suspension Frankenbike!

steadycam (holy *****)

megatrailer

do this, document it, and become a GOD

My snow tires are going to a new owner, but I thought I'd post some pics in this thread
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/3...2702fda9b7.jpg
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You will need;
-some old cyclo cross tires (e.g. 700X35 Michelin knobbies, free from my LBS).
-500-1000 wood screws. I used 1/4", which I had to special order
(Hillman wood screws size: 4 X 1/4 item no.10062).
-A drill or Dremel.
-A screw driver.
-Used road tires of the same diameter but narrower width (e.g. 700X23)
-Box cutter knife.
-Several hours, lots of beer and a stack of recrds.

I drilled holes through the knobs where I wanted the studs (wood screws) to go. The tire had to be turned inside-out. I think there were 250-275 holes I drilled per tire. This is fairly light weight, some people use ~500 per tire.

Screw in your wood screws.

Take your road tires, and cut off the bead with the box cutter. Go slowly, and be careful not to cut into the tread part. Then cut the tire so that it is still one long strip.

Line the snow tire with the cut up road tire.

Install on rims, inflate and ride.

*I was able to install these tire on a 2005 Bianchi Pista, so 700X35 isn't too big.
*You can use 1/2" screws with great success.
*Tubless tires used as a regular tube on a clincher rim work well instead of cutting up tires to make liners too.

brilliant that's gonna save me some cash, thx!

Home made Lava Soap or Gojo type stuff:

Dish soap + Sugar
(just pour the sugar on top of the soap when you're washing)

It's pretty stupid and simple, but I put on a new chain today and thought of this thread while cleaning my hands in my "silly" way.

I will definitely remember this. Thanks!

Dish soap and sugar, when applied to a splinter that you can't get out and left to sit under a band aid for 8 hours or so will also help to draw the splinter out. No more digging like a madman.

Thanks mom!

I was really hung over one day and didn't want to leave the house, so I made a hip pouch. It's made of two layers of nylon that i tested and determined were waterproof.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...k/IMG_0210.jpg
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^^ That's cool Andy but a more idiot proof step by step series of photos is better for this thread. This advice is more for people posting in this thread in the future than for you, but if you want to take apart and reassemble your bag while taking meticulous photos please do. :)

I prefer dish soap and sand, less problems of disolving / stickness, more abrasive and gives women the impression that you are rugged with your rough hands.

A step by step may be hard, especially for those not inclined to sewing. I figured I can help if anyone has questions. Feel free to hit me up.

I also didn;t realise this was for tips, I thought it was the same as the old one in which you just show off stuff you made yourself.

the thread's called Do It Yourself, not Did It Yourself...show me how to sew my own fannypack!

Show me how to drink a 12 pack!

You got it. It's a simple process: open beer, drink and repeat...12 times in fact! I'll show you tonight if you'd like ;)

has anyone made the headset cup remover?

http://www.kctools.com.au/images/TOO...R%20MALLET.jpg

And easiest thing to use is one (or two) pieces of a medium density wood (like MDF, no hardwoods but wtf'd use them for this anyway). Cut a slot a slightly bigger width than the head tube, but narrower than the headset cups. Its bes to put foam around the bottom of the slot , and bevel the edges so it doesn't scratch your headset, I used a cloth. Then, just lean on one side and hit the other side at the same time so its one movement (otherwise the board would kick up and hit you or your frame). Worked for me, dunno how you'll go.