Questions tagged [restoration]
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How do i find out what components originally came with a specific bike
I rescued a bundle of bicycles that someone had tossed into a dumpster. None of the bikes were complete though. They were all missing parts. I'm trying to put them back into their original state. How ...
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Need help to ID this old road bike - Bianchi?
I'm at a loss trying to ID the make and model of this old bike with Bianchi insignia, that I acquired recently for cheap. The seller had no idea, said it was a gift to him. It's obviously been (badly) ...
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Bent Marin team issue steel derailleur hanger. Can I salvage this incredible frame? What's next step?
I found a marin team issue on a local marketplace. The frame is in good shape it seems and I have many m900 parts from the time so I'd love to re-build completely.
The main issue so far is the ...
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Retromod: stuck with shifter replacement, which ones would work?
Retromoding a beautiful 1992 marin with fantastic original color scheme. Adding a disc fork and disc brake at the front. Rear is 7 speed xt (also have spares dx and lx 7 speeds).
Issue is that ...
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Need help identifying this logo on 2016 bmx
I was looking for a bit of help identifying this insignia on this 2016 bmx I'm restoring. Any help would be fantastic
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I used acid to clean rust from parts on resto project. Should I worry about hydrogen embrittlement?
I have a 1970s U-folder type bike which was very crusty when I acquired it. I removed the rust by soaking the parts in lemon juice for between 24-72 hours, depending on the part. Something I wasn't ...
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Improving braking performance of long reach Tektro R559 calipers?
I've been gradually restoring an old Fuji 3-speed, and I'm looking to improve the braking performance. Right now, if I have any speed at all, I feel like I can barely get enough braking power to come ...
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Restoring an old Trek 820 with a modern groupset
I have an old Trek 820 frame (from 1999-2000, I believe this is the one), which has some sentimental value to my wife. I'd like to use it to put together a working bicycle.
I can wrap my head around ...
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How can I remove rust from a bicycle?
I came across an abandoned old classic bicycle. I was thinking of restoring it but the biggest obstacle is all the rust! It's super bad. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to do?
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Acquired an old bike with a house purchase; does it have value worthy of restoration?
Just wondering if someone could help me out. I bought a house about 5 years ago and this bike was a feature in the garden. I've tried to research about it but nothing comes up for "copper city&...
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Will this modern road bike hub fit in my 1990's MTB (130mm restoration)
I have a mid 1990's MTB with 130mm OLD between dropouts. In order to fit a 9 speed Hyperglide cassette I switched the wheel for a modern 135mm and removed spacers on the non drive side. Works like a ...
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Will it be effective to use hot water and cold canned air to unjam a quill stem?
I have a bike frame that has been left outside for years, I tried to remove the stem by hitting the bolt with a hammer, using rust dissolver. I achieved nothing.
We use a torch and water where I work ...
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Old Motobecane pedals without bolt on axle - How to remove?
I took off some old pedals from a motobecane frame. I wanted to change the bearings but figured out there is no bolt. I have looked everywhere but can't find the model and how to remove it. I thought ...
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The conservation or renovation quandary
I have an early 90s Raleigh in below-average condition. The frame colours are a bit naff -- sort of sky blue meets white with black serif lettering.
It was bought cheap off eBay after sitting in a ...
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Could you please help me identify my father's bike?
My father left me his old bicycle and I would like to restore it.
The unique thing I know is that it comes from Switzerland and that maybe it should include a license plate.
Unfortunately I haven't ...
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How to remove the fork off this Peugeot Nouveau
I have this Peugeot Nouveau fold up bicycle that I'm trying to restore, but I can't manage to remove the forks from the frame. I've removed the handle bars and the stem(?) as well as the pieces that ...
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Help identifying bike model and worth
I am fairly new to working with bikes, and I have this vintage Nishiki Meridian bike, with a Cunningham design. I have tried searching online for this specific bike model but I cannot find much.
I am ...
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Need help to identify a bmx
I have come across a bmx that was trashed, it looks like a good quality bike and I would like to restore it and wanted to find out if it's worth restoring or not, it still has stickers on it which ...
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Which Rim Size will Fit My MTB?
I just got an old MTB, I need to replace all the parts except the frame since the parts are in broken condition, except the sprocket and cassette
I'm a total newbie and LBS here cost crazily high, so ...
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Little play in the front suspension fork (RockShox Judy T2 long travel 98'(?))
I've just restored my 98' Kona Caldera, but I left the fork like it was since it seemed to work smoothly enough. Considering I would like to not mess with a fork (like everybody), even if I've done ...
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New DIY project: restoring this bike from the bins. How can I service this back wheel?
I picked a broken bike from the garbage around the block. The bike has some damage. It looks like a stolen bike (spray paint awfully over original color), so it must have had some tough love. I have ...
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Fixing up a rusty old Rallye mountain bike
I bought a Rallye mountain bike from Facebook Marketplace last year and did most of the major overhauling then as well. It was covered in mud, gunk, rust, had broken pedals, etc. So I had replaced the ...
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Restore faithfully to original condition, or soup it up? [closed]
I just got a bargain on a stripped Cannondale road bike frame, and plan to make it simply awesome. (As far as I can tell, it's a 1997 Cannondale R500 or R1000). So far, I've only powder coated the ...
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Glycogen depletion, post-brief-ride recovery, and diet adjustment
On a mountain bike I had been working my way to minimize the time it takes me to do a 25-km round-trip.
Then on a road bike I have been trying to do the same for a 40-km round-trip.
My objective on ...
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Should I rather treats single spots to conserve the original paint or go for a repaint with a restoration project?
I'm working on a '76 Peugeot PL8/E and am debating whether I should leave the paint as is, give all the small spots manual treatment or try to restore by getting it repainted/decaled. There are some ...
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Steel vintage bike restoration and modification, troubleshooting help
I acquired a vintage 10 speed Healing Commuter made in New Zealand, rode it everyday and treated it pretty poorly. No regular maintenance, chained it on the street come rain or shine. Having grown ...
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Is it possible to combine rod brakes with a coaster brake?
I'm restoring an old roadster bicycle with Westwood rims. I love how it looks but the braking is horrible, especially because I live in an area with a lot of downhills.
I don't want to add cable ...
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How to improve/restore vintage Peugeot bike, or is it even worth it?
I've got an old Peugeot bike I've been riding, and I like it but I'd like to make it better for long rides. I'd like to replace some parts, the steel rims aren't good for braking and I'd like ...
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Converting my gear jump bike to a single speed [closed]
Hi I’m converting my jump bike to a single speed. I have tried to use the original hub but it is going to be too hard as the chain does not line up and many other things. If I buy this rear hub will ...
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Restoration project, help needed
I've been gifted this frame by a family member and would love to restore it to its former glory. I literally don't know where to start. The brake levers are frozen solid and don't move at all. The ...
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Restore rusted chrome forks?
I'm restoring an old bike. I have removed two layers of paint on the forks to reveal the original chrome on the forks. Unfortuantly they have rusted, and it looks like it has gone through the chrome ...
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Where did I go wrong with this frame painting procedure?
I just painted a bike frame (steel) with the steps outline below. However, every glancing contact with a rough surface immediately strips paint from the frame and I can see the metal shining through. ...
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Can someone help me identify the bike frame?
I have had this frame for a while now and I would like to restore it to its original look.
The person who sold it to me said that its a Sintezi, but that sounds wrong to me, all I know about it that ...
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Restore decals of vintage Kestrel 4000
Does anyone know a company that specializes in reproducing vintage bike stickers. I have a Kestrel 4000 that I would like to restore. The bike manufacturer has none. I have heard back from one 3rd ...
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Is it safe to polish aluminum rims?
Everyone loves polished aluminum, but you typically have to pay a good 30% more for it vs. any other finish. Since polishing is a simple process requiring widely-available tools, I thought I could ...
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Can I use fiberglass cloth and resin to fix tiny holes in fenders?
I'm trying to restore an adult tricycle and the fenders have multiple very small rust holes in them. Can I cut fiberglass cloth and make a "sandwich" with them with the fender in the middle and then ...
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Removing a tire
I have an older bike with a blown tube. I don't have the money to replace the tire but I have the tube. The tire is quite old probably at least ten years old since that is when the last owner bought ...
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Need help getting the right derailleurs for a vintage 12 speed double
What derailleurs do I need?
2x6 speed
52 and 42 tooth up front.
Crank set is Shimano 600
I believe the bike is a Raleigh Road Ace. I came here a month ago asking to identify the bike and now I'm ...
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Difference between a professional bike restoration place respraying and power coat company?
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Apart from they're a specialist so they can do decals, coach lines, rebuild/strip the bike, is there any difference in how they would paint it?
The professional places charge £200-300 (UK) to ...
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What are a 'coach lines'
So contacted a bike restoration place for a quote to respray my BSA, the guy asked me do I want 'coach lines'. Too embarrassed to ask what they were I just said yes.
So what are they exactly?
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Restoring BSA bike - replacing rear wheel and freewheel
I'm trying to restore an old BSA bike. I want to salvage a Sebco freewheel from a very messed up wheel.
I want to know what do I need to remove it. Am a newbie home mechanic so I know nothing.
Since ...
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Vinyl Frame wrap
Hi all odd question but here goes. I know there are many options in frame restoration powder coating respraying hydro dipping etc etc but these all cost money I don't have. What I do have is lots of ...
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When to add decals
I am in the process of restoring an old road bike and want to give the bike a fresh coat of paint. I plan to sand it down, prime, paint and than add some sort of clear coat finish to protect the paint ...
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Identify this old folding bike that I got from the tip - an early Dahon?
please excuse my ignorance. I'm not into biking but i do like to rescue mainly junk from anywhere, charity shops, the tip, skips etc.
so on sunday i was making a trio to my local tip and decided to ...
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Restoration and upgrading old bike
I have an old Huffy from my uncle that he bought at around the 90s and I'm thinking of restoring it and maybe upgrade some of the parts. But Huffy doesn't seem to have any much information for bikes ...
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72 Fuji S10s Barrings
I have a 72 Fuji S10s frame and front fork and all the headset parts to reassemble. However, I'm missing the barrings and I'm not sure of what the correct size barrings I need.
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Restoring Aluminum Cranks
Is it all right to strip and then anodize (at a shop, I suppose?) aluminum cranks?
I'm trying to build a bike and I saw second-hand cranks on eBay. They look like they're fine except for the ...
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Is gasoline an effective restoration material to use?
A fellow rider just picked up an old mountain bike which has some rust and plenty of gunk in the gears to wash out. He intends to use gasoline to clean the entire bike.
This is the first I ever heard ...
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Advice needed: cleaning / restoring parts on a vintage Peugeot
I've got a vintage Peugeot racer bicycle that's needs some restoration. It's in pretty decent condition given its age (1970-1980s), but a everything could probably do with a good clean and degrease ...
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Clear coat on top of old paint in order to preserve it/frame?
Using nail polish to touch-up scratched/rusted frames is more or less well-known (cf. Girls Biking to Work), but recently a hobbyist restorer of old bikes told me that you can "just apply clear coat ...
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