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04-26-24, 09:46 AM
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Posted By curbtender

That would fit in nicely in your hometown. A...

That would fit in nicely in your hometown. A couple of ladies bring by their burning man bikes to get the fur out of the axles, lol.
04-15-24, 08:55 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Reversed another bottom bracket on a garbage...

Reversed another bottom bracket on a garbage save. Always makes me wonder how much trouble the last guy had putting that in.
04-03-24, 04:50 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Unwanted Sekai got a makeover. ...

Unwanted Sekai got a makeover.
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03-22-24, 09:36 PM
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Posted By curbtender

You can soak some paper towels and cover with...

You can soak some paper towels and cover with plastic wrap.
03-04-24, 11:10 AM
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Posted By curbtender

and we all love you Russ, lol.

and we all love you Russ, lol.
02-22-24, 10:23 AM
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Posted By curbtender

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1136042...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1136042-iso-trade-thread-part-5-a.html
01-15-24, 10:42 PM
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Posted By curbtender

What's the new hub?

What's the new hub?
12-17-23, 10:01 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Got me thinking... ...

Got me thinking...
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11-04-23, 06:54 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Friend dropped this Kestrel frame off that just...

Friend dropped this Kestrel frame off that just got the parts bin build. Everything but the tape and cables were takeoff/extras. Ultegra 600 shifters, XT derailleur, Vuelta Pro wheels and a Cinelli...
10-01-23, 09:15 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Should be posted in bicycle mechanics but it...

Should be posted in bicycle mechanics but it sounds like a limit adjustment if it is not bent.
https://youtu.be/UkZxPIZ1ngY?si=QPyW1DMR5UAIHCQi
09-06-23, 06:00 PM
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Posted By curbtender

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648401-Brake-Cyl...

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648401-Brake-Cylinder-2-25-Inch/dp/B001G7RB2G/ref=asc_df_B001G7RB2G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312174136943&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12488314218169076295&hvpone...
09-06-23, 08:56 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Good to see you didn't melt it out. Nice paint.

Good to see you didn't melt it out. Nice paint.
08-05-23, 09:53 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Well, first ride we will expect something besides...

Well, first ride we will expect something besides a garage door shot. Glamor yes...

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07-23-23, 04:58 PM
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Posted By curbtender

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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07-20-23, 08:55 AM
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Posted By curbtender

You try putting a long pipe on your wrench? A lot...

You try putting a long pipe on your wrench? A lot easier getting them off with the bike fully assembled.
07-02-23, 02:08 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Designed by guys who learned by breaking a lotta'...

Designed by guys who learned by breaking a lotta' vintage bikes...
05-14-23, 09:44 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Nice headset...

Nice headset...
04-26-23, 03:27 PM
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Posted By curbtender

I went to a local auto upholstery shop and picked...

I went to a local auto upholstery shop and picked up a nice scrap piece for one.
04-01-23, 04:50 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Had to replace this bushing after experiencing...

Had to replace this bushing after experiencing wobble that was causing shifting issues. Good product....
03-26-23, 04:59 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Have a 2004 Element. I have put a refrigerator in...

Have a 2004 Element. I have put a refrigerator in it before. I pull the rear seats and put a masonry tub in it to haul dirt and rock, lol.
03-22-23, 06:14 PM
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Posted By curbtender

I'm not sure what is in Simple green, but it will...

I'm not sure what is in Simple green, but it will eat up aluminum if you leave it in too long. Maybe try soaking it in it for about 15 minutes then wash and lube with penetrating oil. I'd think if it...
03-07-23, 05:34 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Bruce Gordan rode a titanium lugged carbon fiber...

Bruce Gordan rode a titanium lugged carbon fiber bike. I'm sure he would have been welcomed here....
03-06-23, 11:49 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Assist... ...

Assist...
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02-17-23, 06:40 PM
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Posted By curbtender

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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02-11-23, 05:48 PM
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Posted By curbtender

I don't know, that English ivy gets into...

I don't know, that English ivy gets into everything...
02-11-23, 05:37 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Had some single speed parts taken off road frames...

Had some single speed parts taken off road frames and needed to get them out of the way. Local had some frames up including this taller Felt. Not my thing but I'll give it a try....
11-09-22, 06:21 PM
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Posted By curbtender

I didn't have much faith in how this would turn...

I didn't have much faith in how this would turn out but am pleasantly surprised. I even broke out the NOS Schwinn branded saddle. ...
10-30-22, 01:04 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Stuck seatpost...Tried the trans fluid/thinner...

Stuck seatpost...Tried the trans fluid/thinner mix and some patience. Long pipe and large crescent wrench worked after soaking for two weeks. I was able to mount piece of unistrut to the seatpost and...
10-12-22, 10:18 AM
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Posted By curbtender

I was working a spring cleanup and a house had...

I was working a spring cleanup and a house had put out about 30 boxes of albums. I tried to get a supervisor to take them for me but no go. Think my wife would have done the same, lol.
09-12-22, 08:36 AM
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Posted By curbtender

I saw someone use a lag bolt with an impact gun....

I saw someone use a lag bolt with an impact gun. Looks like there is enough extended tube to do that.
08-20-22, 04:29 PM
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Posted By curbtender

A local mechanic retired and was having a garage...

A local mechanic retired and was having a garage sale. I bought his heat gun and told him I was removing a vinyl sticker. He said that to remove trim pieces, he would heat them up a little then run...
08-04-22, 05:28 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Most peeled easily and remnants came off with goo...

Most peeled easily and remnants came off with goo gone. That Bebop sticker is going to be a challenge. It is a thick, vinyl reflective material. Thinking I could wrap it with a rag and pour boiling...
08-03-22, 04:48 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Saving a fixed conversion. Of all bikes, why?...

Saving a fixed conversion. Of all bikes, why? Getting stickers off...
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07-29-22, 06:23 PM
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Posted By curbtender

Pulled this apart and took pictures to send off...

Pulled this apart and took pictures to send off to Phil Wood asking for any service info they might have....
06-16-22, 03:54 PM
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Posted By curbtender

The rare double wedgie...

The rare double wedgie...
05-18-22, 06:36 PM
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Posted By curbtender

My neighbors son asked about a bike so I pulled...

My neighbors son asked about a bike so I pulled out an old Hardrock for 6' teen. Told hin to come try it out and spent a few minutes explaining friction shifting. Adjusted the seat and turned it over...
03-29-22, 10:18 AM
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Posted By curbtender

Find an old Deore.

Find an old Deore.
01-04-22, 08:27 PM
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Posted By curbtender

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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