Recent content by sakimoto

Thank you all for all the information, but I tried what forrestsmith suggested and bought a seatpost from porkchop BMX. WOW! This guy knows his stuff!! The post fit perfectly and I am so happy with the product. Thanks to everyone that responded, but a special thanks to forrestsmith. Best...

Ouch! :idea: That would hurt if it did fail! Thanks guys for all your information. I really appreciate it. Saki :mrgreen:

I have a western flyer cruiser. Probably an 1982. I bought the regular laided back seat posts in 7/8 and they are to big but not by much. Does anyone know what size or where I can buy one that will fit? How about any other ideas. I have just started to ride the cruiser, but I find it difficult...

Hello, I have a schwinn suburban that I replaced the rear wheel with a 27"coaster brake wheel from Harris Cycles. The bike looks nice with the new wheel, but now I cannot use the coaster brake because the it has some type of ratchet system on the bottom bracket where you can pedal backwards like...

I got the 27" with coaster brake from harris. I had some trouble with the order. They shipped the wheel without the sprocket. Then I got the sprocket when I emailed them. I then was going to install the wheel when I noticed it was a presto valve rim!!! I got so frustrated that I carefully...

I rescued this bicycle form a grusome fate. It was a garden decoration. The bicycle cleaned up nicely and I have greased the front wheel, crank, and the rear wheel. The problem that I have it the cassette. How do you get it off? Or is there a way to lubricate it? This is all that is missing on...

Is it possible to convert a Suburban to single speed? What items would be needed and from where? Could I get a coaster brake wheel for it in 27 inch? Would it need the Crank changed? I'M SO CONFUSED!! Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.

Sir, All I can say is "WOW"! Fantastic job and creativity! Take care. Saki :mrgreen:

Greetings, I have been a member, but I have not written anything about myself. I got started riding bicycles about 4 years ago out of necessity. I have been riding to work every day since then. I started out with a cheap wal mart bike, but then I found a 69 Raleigh sports at the flea market for...

Greetings, I have a schwinn speedster one speed with a coaster brake. I am trying to rat rod it, but the only problem that I have is that when I ride it I hear a clicking noise coming from the headset. I have cleaned the bearings and re-greased them and that made it stop a little. I dont think...

:mrgreen: You guys have beautiful bicycles! I am so envious! Take care!