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Tag Archives: bicycle repair
Rebuilt in central Illinois: the Royal Scot
Dave inserted the Royal Scot back into the flow of history, creating something sure to confuse anyone trying to identify this particular model. Continue reading
Posted in Becoming a bicycle, Bushwhacker, History, Other bicycles
Tagged bicycle repair, British, Bushwhacker, Raleigh, resto mod, restoration, Royal Scot, three speed
4 Comments
Filling a hole with money. Or, two-buck luck
Dear Sir: While the bald rear tire of my tandem still holds air, I will tell you what a dandy duct-tape product you make. Continue reading
Posted in Co-Motion tandem, Equipment, Report from the road
Tagged bicycle repair, flat tire, tandem
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Maybe the most important thing to remember about the eccentric bottom bracket shell
Not knowing how to solve the issue, I did the smart thing. I walked away from it. Continue reading
Posted in Co-Motion tandem, Equipment
Tagged bicycle maintenance, bicycle repair, eccentric bottom bracket, tandem
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Tandem tuneup: Thudbuster ST seatpost rebuild kit
The Thudbuster is a strong, simple design. Just like a derailleur, it’s based on a parallelogram, and it’s been on our tandem eight years. Continue reading
Posted in Co-Motion tandem, Equipment
Tagged bicycle repair, Cane Creek, seatpost, suspension seatpost, Thudbuster ST
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Strip and Give Me 34: The Schwinn Sports Tourer
I’m trying to remember a book I read back when it was important that a book have good illustrations. For once, the Internet is of no help. So, I’ll try to pass along the gist of the story as best I remember … Continue reading
Posted in Schwinn Sports Tourer
Tagged bicycle repair, book, Schwinn Sports Tourer, Shimano MegaRange freewheel
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Flat tire repair tips from the first 150 ride of the year
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “150 miles? On Wednesday evening? Starting about 6 p.m.?” You’re thinking, “Aren’t you the guy who just wrote the essay about what someone can learn about climbing from a fat guy? Which, as … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment, Other bicycles, Report from the road
Tagged bicycle repair, Co-Motion, flat tire, Ford F-150, hamster
5 Comments
