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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-11-21, 07:54 AM

Replies: 7

Maintaining chainline when moving components to new frame

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Posted By yazzmatazz

Maintaining chainline when moving components to new frame

Hi all! Since I've become a dedicated cyclist (mostly commuting), its been a dream of mine to build my own bike. I found a nice used frame (2011 surly cross check) and I plan on initially building up...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-21-20, 11:27 PM

Replies: 30

Where are the self taught wrenches out there?

Views: 2,992

Posted By davidad

As an adult I started riding in 1990 at the age...

As an adult I started riding in 1990 at the age of 47. I began working on my bikes almost from day one. I bought a Huffy mountain bike from K-mart and was surprised at the price. Boy was I in for a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-21-20, 10:19 PM

Replies: 30

Where are the self taught wrenches out there?

Views: 2,992

Posted By SurferRosa

Buy a mid-level vintage road bike and refurbish...

Buy a mid-level vintage road bike and refurbish it. This includes a full overhaul, replacing parts with period correct items, replacing consumables where needed, and polishing components. Buy low,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-21-20, 06:40 AM

Replies: 30

Where are the self taught wrenches out there?

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Posted By Phil_gretz

Problem solving and basic mechanical aptitude are...

Problem solving and basic mechanical aptitude are "must haves" to be a good mechanic. When you have exhausted the repairs and maintenance items on your own bicycles, seek out the bikes of neighbors...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-19-20, 09:49 AM

Replies: 30

Where are the self taught wrenches out there?

Views: 2,992

Posted By Geepig

A good mechanic can do the most with the least,...

A good mechanic can do the most with the least, and therefore will work on anything equally, whether the bike is top of the line or chain store. The client is the most important component, because...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-19-20, 08:59 AM

Replies: 30

Where are the self taught wrenches out there?

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Posted By Glennfordx4

Since I was a young kid I have always been...

Since I was a young kid I have always been mechanically inclined and took things apart to see how they worked ( Mom called it destructive lol) and by the time I was 11 I was taking apart and fixing...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-19-20, 07:45 AM

Replies: 30

Where are the self taught wrenches out there?

Views: 2,992

Posted By billyymc

My approach is when something is broke, fix it....

My approach is when something is broke, fix it. If it's not broke, leave it alone. Unless I want to do an upgrade just for the heck of it. Learning is dictated by need. I can handle pretty much...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-18-20, 05:55 PM

Replies: 30

Where are the self taught wrenches out there?

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Posted By drlogik

My opinions alone... Keep doing what you're...

My opinions alone...

Keep doing what you're doing and do real repairs also. As in "fix" the bikes, not just replace parts. Buy some old beaters at garage sales and fix them up and sell them at...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-18-19, 03:39 PM

Replies: 5

Any idea about what this is? A. Camera - Verona

Views: 2,410

Posted By ddeand

Any idea about what this is? A. Camera - Verona

I ran across this bike today, and it sorta intrigued me. Looks to be from the 1970s, but the components are a real mish-mash. Decals and head badge say A. Camera - Verona, and there are some Campy...

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