I am looking for the whole wheel with the brake..I have never built on myself and figure the cost involved it may be cheaper to get the whole wheel with the brake....
I am also around 220 and 6'3 ..I am looking for a lay back seat post ..I never have bent one even riding the fixie off road....what othe stock would work ...solid aluminum..I am looking for a 1 inch post right now but like the idea and might just make one
Thinking of going with a brushed or polished aluminum finish on my frame ...any sugestion on perserving the finish I am using 150 grit and then will go to ?? to get the final look ..may end up polishing ..use to polish stuf in metal shop on a lathe ..is that the same concept.....
Should I just grind these off with an angle grinder ? Does anyone have any tips I never removed them and didn't want to make the situation worse....can I use jb weld to patch or is there something else....
Thanks
My one bike I am going to powder coat just cause I want to try it and I plan on keeping the bike and ride it in the woods alot....For the spray can jobs I should do the folowing.
1. Prep
2. Prime
3. Paint
4. Clear Coat
Is that right so far? Stick with same brand all the way through the...
Where is a good place to get handlebars. I am interested in straight type or drop style bars.
I am thinking of taking an old cruiser and go the wide tire look...
Can you bend old beach crusirer bars or other bars to the shape you are looking for.
Do you start with a piece of stock and bend it...
Thanks for the info I have replaced just about everything on this bike with exception to the chain ring, goose neck and frame....I am going to powder coat ...I will post some before and after pics....thanks for all you help....
Considering painting my off road Caloi beach cruiser conversionfixed gear...I can get it bead blasted and powder coated 30 for the blast and 70 for the paint.......I figure the cost to spray can would be around 20-30 after preparing the surface plus time spent...am I about right on the...