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I've been piecing this together out of mixed and matched parts, bmx, mountain, vintage, new, you name it, and figured it was time to post. I can't identify the frame but I'll post a photo of where the headbadge was and see if anyone can tell me what I'm riding.

I'm trying to work out a seat post that fits into a 5/8 inch tube. I think I may have to find bar stock or tube that fits and shim it out to fit the seat clamp, but I was wondering if you guys had any better ideas. THanks, nuts n' bolts

Does anyone have cyclocross bike pics they want to post? I'm becoming increasingly interested in cyclocross, so if you have any experience, please share. I'm thinking about building a cyclocross bike, either for fun/racing or for everyday riding. I'm imagining something with an older frame and a...

I found a website full of rat rod motorcycle stuff. It's a contest, kinda like our rrbbo's, but with motorcycles. Go to: http://www.dirtbagchallenge.com . It's rat rodding on a budget. -nuts n' bolts

Hi guys, Have any of you made mountain bike based rat rods? If so, please pst some pics, I'm curious to see what can be done with mountain bikes. -nuts n' bolts

Here are some pics of my bike. -nuts n' bolts http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/nuts_n_bolts/?action=view&current=DSC01734.jpg

Have any of you guys mounted hand brakes on wheels you've painted yourself? If so, how well does the paint hold up after extended usage of the brake? -nuts n' bolts

Hi guys, I'm thinking about rat rodding an old beater deraileur bike, and I'm curious about whether or not I can reduce the front gears to one while keeping multiple gears on the back. Can I put a single sprocket on without taking all the gears off the rear hub? -nuts n' bolts

Howdy guys, I'm thinking about putting a hand brake on my current bike, a Schwinn Cruiser Four frame. It doesn't have a front or back fork capable of having a normal dual pivot brake. It seems like it would be easiest to put a brake on the rear wheel, because the little cross piece between...

Hey guys. Does anyone know an easy way to install/attach a "v brake" to a bike that wasn't designed to have one? I'm trying to put a v brake on an fairly new schwinn cruiser without cutting or welding the frame. I think it would be easiest to put it on the rear wheel, but maybe the front would...

Hello again, folks I already asked about aging a metalic paint job, but what about aging chrome? How can I make it look more weathered? Thanks, nuts n' bolts

Hi guys- I've got a bike with a really new looking metalic paint job, and I'd like to make it look older. I don't want to strip and/or repaint. Are there any treatments that would work with a metalic paint job? Thanks, -nuts n' bolts

Does anyone know where/how I can find a curved seat post, the kind that curves back a few inches, and makes your seat ride a little farther back? If so, how do I know if it fits my bike [schwinn cruiser 4] ? Is there an easy way to make one? I love "do it yourself" style solutions. If you have...

Hello. I'm a sixth generation californian, and I love hotrod, ratrod, lowrider, and motorcycle culture. I also love bikes, they're one of my favorite machines ever created. This website has opened my eyes to the perfect combination of these interests. I've been avidly reading the articles on...