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Jump right on in. The next build-off will be starting in a few weeks, I'm sure.

Wildcat's right, except pedaling backward was low gear, forward was high. You can see how the top chain line goes to the smaller of the two rear gears. It's essentially two freewheel assemblies mounted to a single hub shell.

I've been using these for years. I buy 'em from the Dollar store, though they are a little smaller than the traditional 13x9 inch. I like DGM's muffin pan idea, too!

Stumbled an this neat little DIY tool for rust removal in the nooks and crannies. I've encountered end-brush setups before, but they were never this small and versatile. Now, there's finally a use for all those keyless cable locks I find cut off at the co-op!

With measurements, those items wouldn't be hard to replicate, but I've been searching for years to find a way to capture more complicated images on curved surfaces. A Japanese company was working on a flexible scanner about 20 years ago, but the project apparently stalled. Bummer.

There are some bizarre standards out there.... https://wheelsmfg.com/bb-standards

Registration info for next Spring's S-cubed event.

Yeah, I always support the fork at the crown, rather than on the blades, to ensure there's no risk of damage. Usually, it's just straddling a length of 2x4, but inverted works too.

Can someone please slap me and tell me that this isn't a vintage Troxel springer polo on a local bike for $25 bucks? Pics aren't the greatest, but the saddle appears to be white vinyl w/ silver piping and a small round reflector affixed at the rear. To my eye, it's the proper 'surfboard' shape...

I have a squeeze bottle filled with alcohol that I can squirt under the grip, then gently twist it until the bond is broken. It eventually works its way along the full length, the grip slides off easily, and the alcohol evaporates.

Small wheel, isn't it?

This is gonna be an interesting build! My local co-op keeps one of these rim straighteners around, but I'm first to admit it isn't the easiest tool to use. That mag makes me miss my Screamer 2 even more.

Collected these swanky cushions earlier today. I love free stuff!

Wildcat scoops me again! I like it--just needs a seatpost & saddle. If the wheels are wobbly, service the hub bearings first, then re-assess. You may not need to touch the spokes, other than to polish them.

Welcome back to the forum! Long time-no see.

I think Rick is correct--apart from paint, graphics and Rock Shox Jett, it looks a lot like my Mesa GSX. Definitely my kind of everyday rider. In the DC Metro area, I paid $50 for mine in 2015...then sold off $30 worth of unneeded accessories. That was a pretty good score.

For my personal bikes, I usually forego the truing stand and do it on the bike, as you described. Like the Bike Farmer says, "It's good enuff for who it's for!" I would, however, suggest that you invest in an actual spoke wrench. I've had an Avenir like this one for many years and find it...

Yowza! Another masterpiece.

I know you admire the architecture, but it just makes the background too busy in this latest shot. You want the focus to be on the bike, don't you?