Recent content by GMP440

I am trying to get feel on what the current state of the hobby is. I have been seeing Craig's List adds with very affordable prices. There doesn't seem to be many people beating the doors for these bikes. Most bikes I see people riding are the larger 26" old school bikes, that are knock offs...

Wanted to ask about the alignment of the front pedal sprocket to the rear wheel xassette sprocket. My Sears Spyder is a 5 speed and the first gear sprocket sits a little further in than the front main sprocket. Should both be in alignment or are they supposed to off a little? Thanks...

Thanks for the replies. I am concerned with the fender clearance. That's why I am asking bike owners that have a Duro what the inflated tire height is. I know the Carlisle slick, which are large tires will rub on the fender. I know the Duro is smaller but by how much? The bike is a 68 Sears...

Can someone tell me what the tire height of the Duro blackwall slick 20 X 2.125 size is? Maybe someone that has one mounted can do a measurement. Thank you.

Thank you for the tip. What I am trying to do, is keep the original fender supports and add a filler piece to bolt to the frame where the support mounts to the frame and then the fender support is mounted on top of the filler piece. I actually did it today. I took two P-clamps, flattened...

I needed to ask for some input on raising up a fender support. I am raising the fender in the rear to get some clearance for a slick tire. What can I do to add a 1" extension to raise up the fender? I was thinking of bolting on a metal extension to the frame and then the fender support gets...