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03-28-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7,673
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Posted By capnjonny

I have put bike projects on hold for a while...

I have put bike projects on hold for a while while I do some water damage repair on my 1965 Shasta compact trailer. I bought it about 12 years ago with what appeared to be a small leak at the roof...
03-08-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,713
Posted By capnjonny

The first photo was taken by me in the parkinglot...

The first photo was taken by me in the parkinglot of the Bike Exchange with an old motorola Moto cell phone. The second was taken by the shop manager who was in charge of photographing bikes for...
03-08-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,713
Posted By capnjonny

The first photo was taken by me in the parkinglot...

The first photo was taken by me in the parkinglot of the Bike Exchange with an old motorola Moto cell phone. The second was taken by the shop manager who was in charge of photographing bikes for...
03-08-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 114
Posted By capnjonny

Odd Raleigh serial number

Wednesday I took home an old Raleigh to clean up. After looking at the crumbling paint I decided to do a quick repaint on it. One thing led to another and a few hours later I had stripped all the...
03-06-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,713
Posted By capnjonny

Two pictures of the same Windsor. They don't look...

Two pictures of the same Windsor. They don't look like the same bike.

Just shows you the difference a good photo can make.
...
03-05-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 496
Posted By capnjonny

Thanks for all the compliments. To be honest the...

Thanks for all the compliments. To be honest the grips are not original. I pulled them off the wall of our sales area. They do look good on this bike though. I wanted to swap out the rear cogs for...
02-29-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 550
Posted By capnjonny

Accurate scale???

I have been using a digital hanging scale to weigh bike frames and finished bikes.

The scale has become innacurate, giving different weights every time.

I have replaced tha batteries and it...
02-28-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 496
Posted By capnjonny

Well, the Hopper is finished and back at the Bike...

Well, the Hopper is finished and back at the Bike Exchange getting ready to be featured in a future "Bike of the Month" article in our newsletter (bikex.org).
You can tell a lot about what kind of...
02-27-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,235
Posted By capnjonny

Just in time for easter

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02-27-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,220
Posted By capnjonny

I posted about this build elsewhere but wanted to...

I posted about this build elsewhere but wanted to show it off here as well.

Got this frame and fork from the Bike Exchange that had some significalt corrosion under the paint on the aluminum...
02-27-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 437
Posted By capnjonny

Here's an update on the Trek 1200. After...

Here's an update on the Trek 1200.
After looking at the price quoted for Alodine ( high) I chose to sand the bear metal areas, treat with naval jelley, then prime with Rustoleum aluminum primer , I...
02-21-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,220
Posted By capnjonny

I just sprayed a coat of flat black on the high...

I just sprayed a coat of flat black on the high quality but unknown builder fixie/ single speed frame I got from the Bike Exchange as a pile of rust. A couple hours sanding with a palm sander and...
02-18-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 496
Posted By capnjonny

It's a Hopper

Once again the Bike Exchange got a unique donation, An English 3 speed Hopper.
I'll have to do some research on the make, If anyone has heard of them or has one let us know.

I just brought it...
02-17-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,133
Posted By capnjonny

Some bikes have collector value, some don't....

Some bikes have collector value, some don't. There are plenty of great bikes out there like the schwinn you show that have little or none. Unless you are a collector yourself you should probably...
02-16-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,133
Posted By capnjonny

If you have a bike co op that is accessable to...

If you have a bike co op that is accessable to you I would recommend you stop by and talk to them about your pending purchase. They might have a used bike for sale that has already been serviced,...
02-16-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,320
Posted By capnjonny

I am not a fixie rider. my go to bike is a trek...

I am not a fixie rider. my go to bike is a trek 800 antelope with ape hanger bars and a front rack where Rocky my racoon rides.

I have gotten into custom bike painting lately and fixie / single...
02-12-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 737
Posted By capnjonny

At the Bike Exchange we don't use pedals that...

At the Bike Exchange we don't use pedals that don't have reflectors. They are always in motion and are a good safety feature. We also install front and rear and wheel reflectors. We used to...
02-11-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 437
Posted By capnjonny

Aluminum frame corrosion and repaint

I found a 1987 Trek 1200 Frame and fork (ser No. 305758) at the Bike Exchange on Wednesday and when I looked closely there were a number of blisters in the paint due to corrosion.

I was told to...
02-09-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,220
Posted By capnjonny

58 Schwinn World Traveler

I have been so busy lately I didn't even take pictures of my latest project, a 1987 Nishiki Mountain bike. It's already back at the Bike Exchange in the sale rack.

I did take a few pics of this...
02-02-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 42,319
Posted By capnjonny

and still going strong

I love these zombi threads. Just goes to show that some old bikes never die, they are just passed down to the next generation.

I just brought home what appears to be a White 1989 Ariel to be...
01-31-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,220
Posted By capnjonny

Mercier Kilo tt . Just finished custom paint job...

Mercier Kilo tt . Just finished custom paint job and build.
Frame was a donation to the Bike Exchange, steel, Just over 4 lbs . I wanted to build it as light as possible from parts we had laying...
01-30-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By capnjonny

Well, the candy corn bike is just about finished....

Well, the candy corn bike is just about finished. All I have left to do is put some spacers on the stem and install the grips. doing the drip paint technique was pretty easy. Just squirt some soap on...
01-26-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By capnjonny

Thanks for the coments folks. All I have is a...

Thanks for the coments folks.
All I have is a frame . IIt will get a 700 c fork Probably an alumiinum one I found at the Bike Exchange.

It's a steel frame and pretty light. Just over 4 lb.
I...
01-25-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 531
Posted By capnjonny

broken dropout . Repair or replace?

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good side...
01-25-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By capnjonny

painting the Kilo TT

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01-18-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,592
Posted By capnjonny

here is the 1986? Diamond back Ascent I just...

here is the 1986? Diamond back Ascent I just finished . Not completely original but still pretty slick ...
01-11-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 318
Posted By capnjonny

Mercier repaint

I Found this frame in the back room at the Bike Exchange the other day. I am going to re paint it and build it up as a light Fixie/ single speed.
The last fixie I worked on Weighed 24 lb complete...
01-09-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,167
Posted By capnjonny

Remembering Chrome

These days Chrome plating is a thing of the past.

The negative environmental impact of the process has caused it to be virtually outlawed.

Gone are the days of lavish chrome on 2 ton plus land...
01-07-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 518
Posted By capnjonny

I LOVE the colors. I get so tired of...

I LOVE the colors.

I get so tired of looking in a bike shop at all the flat black bicycles.

I usually try to put some color on my rebuilds. ...
01-07-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,351
Posted By capnjonny

I regularly replace broken or stiff grip shifters...

I regularly replace broken or stiff grip shifters on the bikes I work on with Sunrace friction thumb shifters. I have them on my every day Trek Antelope and think they are hands down the best...
01-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By capnjonny

need fix for broken derailleur hanger

I am fixing up an old Diamond Back Ascent and found that the nib on the deraillleur hanger had broken off The previous owner haf drilled a hole in the hanger and mounted a removable claw. I want to...
01-06-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By capnjonny

Double charged for forum membership

Bike forums charged my paypal account $12 for my annual membership fee on nov. 30, 2023 and again charged me $12 on Dec 1.

I brought this to their attention and they said they would refund the...
01-02-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,220
Posted By capnjonny

Here are a few pics of the Mixte. I was afraid I...

Here are a few pics of the Mixte. I was afraid I was going overboard with the yellow but seeing the photoes , I think it all works.
...
01-01-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,220
Posted By capnjonny

There's been a lot going on at my garage shop...

There's been a lot going on at my garage shop lately. I sent a repainted Stump Jumper to the shop for a new 1 x 9 drive train.
I overhauled a 1956 Raleigh sport.
I am in the middle of putting...
12-20-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 406
Posted By capnjonny

If you are going to keep everything stock you...

If you are going to keep everything stock you will probably be buying a 14-28 tooth freewheel. Make sure to get a hyper glide freewheel or copy with ramps as that will make your shifting much easier....
12-20-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,945
Posted By capnjonny

Yes. It was in very good shape when we got it. ...

Yes. It was in very good shape when we got it. All it really needed were new tires and a saddle. I did a complete service anyway and changed the derailleurs to someshing a bit better than the...
12-18-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27,925
Views: 4,494,809
Posted By capnjonny

Does anyone know how to obtain a key for the...

Does anyone know how to obtain a key for the raleigh sport 3 spdfork. I am restoring one currently that has the keyed fork but no key. A woman whose husband just died donated his old Raleigh to the...
12-18-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,945
Posted By capnjonny

re is the early 70's? Gitane Inter Club I just...

re is the early 70's? Gitane Inter Club I just cleaned up for the bike Exchange.
...
12-18-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 642
Posted By capnjonny

Thanks for all thr info on cottered cranks. I...

Thanks for all thr info on cottered cranks. I work on more of these than I want to. I am tempted to buy a cotter press if they were affordable . luckily the Bike Exchange has one I can use.

Here...
12-11-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 642
Posted By capnjonny

Stronglight cottered cranks

I recently was given a couple very nice Stronglight steel cottered cranks. I was waiting for a project to use them on when I got my hands on a Gitane Interclub that was donated to the Bike Exchange....
12-01-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,092
Posted By capnjonny

So many high class bikes here. Here is...

So many high class bikes here.

Here is something a little bad ass I cooked up a while back

Raleigh Sport "Scorcher"

Note the 24 tooth rear cog. I think it gives these bikes more useful...
12-01-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By capnjonny

Splat

A few months ago we got a mountain bike donated to the Bike Exchange that had a spatter paint job. Although the paint was somewhat faded I was very impressed with it and decided I would like to try...
11-27-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By capnjonny

I finished up the bike today and took some...

I finished up the bike today and took some pictures. After removing the old paint from the chrome fenders I cleaned them up, treated the rust with Naval jelly and installed them.
I rebuilt one of...
11-24-23, 11:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By capnjonny

It is amazing what a good cleaning will do if the...

It is amazing what a good cleaning will do if the bike has good bones to start with . Add some polishing of the brightwork, new tires and grips and it looks like a new bike.

I do this stuff all...
11-22-23, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By capnjonny

No serial numbers on the bottom bracket shell (I...

No serial numbers on the bottom bracket shell (I scraped off the paint to check )
single speed coaster brake
No button on tank. no internals for light or bell.
Coaster brake Mattatuck USA ...
11-21-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By capnjonny

Old Columbia tank bike I D

Is anyone knowledgeable about old Columbia tank bikes? This one was donated to the Bike exchange and I have taken it home to work on.

I have been trying to I D it without success. One unusual...
11-04-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,933
Posted By capnjonny

My first advice is to find a friendly bike co op...

My first advice is to find a friendly bike co op in your area and start volunteering with them. There you will probably find boxes and boxes of used wheels, shifters and any other thing you might...
10-31-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,795
Posted By capnjonny

Maybe not a screw up / you decide. Took an old...

Maybe not a screw up / you decide.
Took an old mountain bike out of the pile at the Bike Exchange and started to go through it. Cleaned, greased, and assembled everything. Just as I was about to say...
10-30-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 392,720
Posted By capnjonny

Diamond back accent / cruiser

Found this Diamond Back Accent at the bike exchange tagged for donation and just had to put my hands on it. Swapped out the bars and stem, added white cables, Shimano index thumbies, and put some...
10-27-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 665
Posted By capnjonny

Fancy French pedals

One of my friends and fellow francophile at the Bike Exchange found these pedals in our used pedal bin and showed them to me. He said he looked them up on E Bay and said they are quite valuable. I...
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