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anyone know why cantilever frames are called cantilever frames? i can see where a diamond frame gets its name from but cantilever? also, is it just a style or there really benefits to be had from a cantilever frame? sorry if this is really a stoopid Q... but i had to ask. thanks in advance guys.

seat?.... been wondering how comfortable these seats are...(banana seats, i think that's what they're called... i could be wrong) talking about commuting type distances.... perhaps 15 to 20km one way... and is there such a thing as a quality banana seat? if so, who makes them? thanks guys and...

hey guys, need some advice. i have a 26" cantilever frame and i intend to use the sturmey 8 speed internal hub with 24" wheels and 24x3 tires, what i need to know is, what tooth count chain ring should i look at? not sure what the stock sprocket size is on the 8 sp tho as i haven't ordered it...

hey there guys and gals,... anyone here ever rat out a folding bike? like those with 20" wheels or smaller? just curious. post a picture if you can... thanks and regards Darren

well, it had to happen, after seeing all the cool "rotten" rides here... i figure i'd give it a go too. my plan was to take one perfectly sound, stock cruiser and totally remove all hope of ever being able to sell off this bike. (you see, folks round these parts, like their bikes nice and new...

lil' bit of history behind this trike. it started out as a "regular" stretch cruiser, then grew bored really quick....then i purchased a Gomier trike, used the rear end and mated the two components.... the parts that i fabbed where: the front fork struts all the light mounts the adapter that...

hello guys. anyone have a cool way of holding brake and gear cables in place on a bicycle frame? besides drilling holes and routing them internally that is? i'm using small zip ties currently but i feel they ruin the look of a bike. its a small thing but it really bugs me. anyone got a cool...

hey guys, anyone here have a method of taking the slack out of a 90 degree springer fork? like preventing the dreaded tire rub when turning etc? i've read that there are "better made" ones have bushing and such. anyone have details of these BETTER MADE ones? detail pics would be great too and if...

well, here goes, as i post these pictures of my current build here, i'm sorta expecting my project to be frowned upon for a number of reasons, one: its gonna be shiny,(very unRAT) two: its sorta like a lowrider bike (even more unRAT) and three: i bought the bike and parts brand new! :oops...

actually, its more humid than sunny....anywhos... my name is oh chu san, and i recently re kindled my long lost love for bicycles. (due to the current fuel prices) came across this site when i was doing a search for 3inch wide tires. been lurking in these forums for the past month or so and...