Category Archives: Bikes

MiniB – Got it all put back together and now I have to take it apart again. The wheels are way wobbly. Apparently I didn’t get the spokes back on right. Ah well, that’s how we learn. eBaby – I’m … Continue reading →

I’m selling a bike, a couple front derailleurs and a rear derailleur on eBay. Take A look

I know it’s cliche but it’s time to plan for next year. 2011 went fairly well. My mileage goal was 1000 miles and I’ve done 940 with two days to go. Close enough. My other goal for 2011 was to … Continue reading →

So it turns out that the rear hub with its coaster brake and all is considerably more complicated than the front hub. The picture to the right is the disassembled hub soaking in WD40. I was distracted when I was … Continue reading →

Check out my new side project: Bike Shaped Objects

When Pat tells me that I need more Gatorade for my bike ride I need to listen to her and take more Gatorade.

I finished the front wheel of the MiniB. Learned much about rust removal and even more about how to assemble spokes and a rim. It took several tries to get it right. I hope the rear wheel will go back … Continue reading →

The Aerostar is done. This is my first fixer-upper though it actually needed very little fixing. I gave it a good cleaning, shortened and patched the brake cable, lubed the chain and straightened the seat and handlebars. Everything else was … Continue reading →

I bought a pair of wheels today at a school rummage sale. They are Easton EA50 Sls. They need a little work. Some spokes are missing from one and there is a small gouge in rim on the other but … Continue reading →