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There are shock-absorbing/suspension seat posts out there. Probably could be adapted to a nanner seat. You might have to see that the seat could pivot a bit on the bolts mounting it to the sissy bar.

The Safety Committee approves of this discussion! A useful approach for talking to people who may resist safety measures is to ask them not to consider their own safety but consider the feelings of those that love (or at least tolerate) them. How would your * feel if they got a call from...

Back in the middle of the last century, we boys in Paramus NJ called our 26" balloon or midweight bikes "bombs," especially if they showed some wear. Lightweight, 3-speed bikes were called "English racers." A friend had a Schwinn 3-speed Corvette; we weren't sure what to think of that.

That will teach that pedal a lesson. It won't do that again.

Hhmm. What's cool about pink Hotwheels cars?

Entropy strikes again. You could experiment with a red magic marker.

Well, the applicability of Murphy's law is once again demonstrated. The design team checked compatibility of the two hubs (20-inch and 24-inch). Everything seemed copacetic: number of spokes (check), hub width (check), hub diameter (check). The work crew went to work and disassembled (unlaced?)...

Wait a minute. When you move a joystick laterally on an aircraft, it works the ailerons. Does the Aero-Bike Control Stick come with bolt-on ailerons? Even when I was 10-years-old, I don't think I would have fallen for this pitch. Unless, of course, if the handle had a button on top that operated...

Thinking about converting the 24-inch Huffy Good Vibrations (green) from coaster brake to freewheel. The 20-inch Rampage (orange) might be a suitable donor. Next steps are counting spokes, measuring the hub, and visiting the parts department to see what 24-inch wheels are available. If we have a...

Words to live by. If you don't get your hands dirty, you don't have to clean them.

Thing is, in this neck of the woods (New Jersey suburbs of New York) bikes like that Hampton Cruiser are currently advertised on Craigslist for $200. Nuts!

LAGreg: Here's the thing: $20 for the bike is a good start, but you probably don't want to pay what media blasting would cost to save a pair of Huffy rims. If the rims aren't rusted through, I would soak the nipples with your choice of rust killer and see if they'll loosen up. If they do, great...

Aahh, an experiment with no risk. That's logical. However, where would we be today if scientists took no risks? Just ask Victor Frankenstein or Henry Jekyll.

I have no personal experience, but I have to think that whatever mechanical magic is used to create a trike is applicable to that frame. I note that you plan to use oxalic acid followed by abrasive blasting. I can't think of any advantage to the oxalic acid in this case. Just blast it! Have fun!

A new chain arrived yesterday so there was a test flight this morning. Forgot to tighten one of the brake pads but didn't end up under a truck. The newly free-wheeling hub is nice 'cause you don't need to hassle with the coaster brake every time you stop. The downside of the 26-inch fork is that...

I've been thinkin' about getting a flux capacitor.

Alternative remedial measures: Install a net to catch cyclists who can't stop in time Remove a portion of the guard rail Construct a bicycle bridge over the guard rail Paint over the bike lane Install ramps so that cyclists can jump the guard rail I'm an engineer and this sort of thing can...

Grandson found the scooter down the basement. His dad rode a similar scooter in lime green in the 80's.

Cap'n: You're not supposed to be looking at the background!