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    WANTED: Battery tray for a 1962 AMF-built Western Flyer Sonic Flyer

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/717A-Excel-bow-type-Bicycle-Pedals-N-O-S/284156134743?hash=item4229068557:g:1F4AAOxyxpxQ6Y6b
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    Can't find a comfortable seat

    I prefer the web spring saddle for comfort. Beware, many sellers advertise their cruiser saddles as web spring, but they are not. Look for a photo of the underside of the saddle, that usually shows 5 coiled springs fanned out in the area of the ( plastic ) seat pan ...
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    WANTED: Battery tray for a 1962 AMF-built Western Flyer Sonic Flyer

    I think the battery tray may have been 2 D cells ( zinc-carbon were a little smaller than alkaline ) located in the headlight bezel . I modified a plastic Radio Shack 2 D cell tray to fit there on a Spaceliner.
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    New guy from Nor Cal

    Welcome ! Nice bikes !
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    How to get started with ebike build?

    When you start with a "kit " the motor , and controller are presumed to be plug and play compatible. When you are separately sourcing a controller there is a challenge as to getting the correct connections of the controller phase wires & hall sensor wires to the corresponding motor wires. Look...
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    How to get started with ebike build?

    A useful tool for setting up ( wiring ) components, and testing components, is https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=ebike+tester&_sacat=0 . I like one that uses all aligator clips . edit- look for one labeled in your language, with instructions too !
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    How to get started with ebike build?

    Sometimes I am reluctant to redirect readers here to another ( E-Bike ) forum . I will send Verrt a private message to a link to the answers to his question . I could also post it if the moderators feel that would be in keeping with the forum way of discussion.
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    Electric Noob from San Francisco

    Welcome to this forum. Good to a diverse knowledge base, such as this community offers.
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    Electric Led Sled

    I like this project and presentation very much. You are fortunate to have a frame builder that works with your requirements. The blog is also done well . Perhaps the pictures were of the earlier phase of development. My concern is that I do not see the mandatory installation of torque arms on...
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    Drum Brakes?

    Uber reportedly put $200 million into Jump Rental bikes. Now the wheels are being sold cheap. Here is a deal on a used SA XLRD 3 speed w/ drum brake, no axle nuts or related install parts https://jag35.com/collections/jehus-deals/products/26-bafang-rear-wheel-tire-w-tektro-disk-break . They...
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    How To Build an Ice Bike !

    nothin to it -
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    Craigslist nightmares and dreams...

    50 Year old, full suspension , etc https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/metuchen-original-50-year-old-huffy/7276103541.html
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    GT Dyno cruiser build

    The used Deuce that I bought had a bent crank . I replaced it with a Sunlite 1pc ( 6 1/2 " ) chrome. Much beefier and better looking. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sunlite+one+piece+crank&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 . See top of page . The pics do not show it well . Looks like the black one. To compare to...
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    Philadelphia Holiday Lights Ride

    The Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia is offering what they call a virtual Holiday Lights Ride this year, due to Covid 19 restrictions. https://bicyclecoalition.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/639
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    Very Versatile Bicycle Lights

    Do you think that , with the original strap , it could be tightly mounted on the coaster brake hub ? I like the idea of having a spinning tail light.
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    Remember when . . .

    Remember when.........before technology took over..........motor vehicle operators watched where the vehicle was going ?
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    Wear a helmet. Seriously.

    I wear helmet too. I have the usual Bell, Nutcase , Schwin , etc. Thought that I was well protected. Then I learned of Mips technology. https://mipsprotection.com/
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    Improving the Aldi bike stand

    I have not had that problem . I am thinking possibility of getting oils from your hands on the structural bar. I would try cleaning the bar and inside of clamp. If that fails, I would lightly sandpaper the inside of the plastic tube.
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    Shipping a Bike across the US

    https://www.bicycling.com/news/a20027122/vanmoof-tv-on-box-damaged-bikes/
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    Painting Rims?

    Then get plastic soda straws and make a cut on one side, lengthwise . Use them to cover the spokes . Cover the spoke nipple and end of straw with masking tape.
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