Tag Archives: bicycle repair

Working in the margins. 30 days of biking, #25

Posted on April 28, 2022 by 16incheswestofpeoria

You’re looking at junk. That’s what I thought, too. I thought it was a green and white bike. Then I peeled off the decals. Nope, it’s a white bike. I kept looking at it and realized the only thing wrong … Continue reading →

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Bicycle repair: Solving a puzzle without any edge pieces

Posted on May 10, 2020 by 16incheswestofpeoria

A bicycle in need of repair is a puzzle. What shifter can you find to go with the freewheel or cassette you have? Is that dirty chain in the junk box a usable takeoff or something for a backyard sculpture? … Continue reading →

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Something old, something new and blue derailleur housing: the Giant Escape

Posted on December 13, 2017 by 16incheswestofpeoria

I picked up a Giant Escape after someone backed over it with a car, maybe a tractor. Continue reading →

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Rebuilt in central Illinois: the Royal Scot

Posted on November 16, 2016 by 16incheswestofpeoria

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 →

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Filling a hole with money. Or, two-buck luck

Posted on August 30, 2015 by 16incheswestofpeoria

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 →

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