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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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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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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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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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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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Difference between a professional bike restoration place respraying and power coat company?
Ok,
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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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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How can I treat an aluminium frame ready for restoration?
I have an old aluminium framed mountain bike which has developed some 'oxidation / corrosion' underneath the lacquer -- it kind of looks like little white worms!
The frame as original has a nice ...
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Bicycle frame identify HELP
A few day ago I got this bike from a friend for a restoration. He thinks it's bianchi but I am sure it's not. It has Wienman brakes, simplex derailleurs, 3ttt steam, ofmega hubs and ofmega crankset. ...
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How feasible is it to transfer modern (2010) components to a 90s frame (road bike)
My 2010 aluminum frame may be toast (stripped bottom bracket) and I was considering getting an older chro-mo frame and transferring the components to it. It's a racing/sport style with drop bars and ...
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Is there a quality alternative to powder coating when it comes to repainting a steel frame?
I'm not a paint expert and want to make a choice that will last a few years. I know that powder coating will last a long time, but I'm restoring an older bike and don't want to spend too much. Maybe ...
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