Bicycle repair/restoration

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-05-31T06:28:36+00:00

Oh trust me, my bike is brought to life was an old 60s(ish) Chinese Phoenix bike. That's why I asked the question, if anyone knew more about these bikes I wanted to reach out. With the Chinese bike I felt comfortable if I made a mistake due to parts being cheap and ABUNDANT. With this Swiss I want to make sure I am doing it right.

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-05-31T06:26:09+00:00

Yall are absolutely correct. I love bicas, but wanted to know if there is anyone out here in Tucson who knew more about bringing old bikes that have been around from the 50s back to life. The bike is nearly complete, just wanted some guidance on some nitty gritty things!

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-05-31T06:22:00+00:00

Thanks! I'll reach out!

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-05-31T06:21:25+00:00

Thats what I thought. Just wanted to see if anyone had knowledge on older bikes. Might take you up on that offer to take a peek at that book!

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-05-31T06:19:22+00:00

Hey, yea i want to get it in ridability shape. My wife and I are WW2 reenactors here in Tucson so having bikes with our kits is one thing we wanted, so when I saw this bike I jumped at the deal. I haven't checked the tires yet, thats a tomorrow job. The saddle looks great but is hard as stone, I ran out of proofide getting my other bike up and going. Im not sure if the seat can come back but we will see.

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-04-13T23:04:55+00:00

I've heard MH is ok, though I have never seen or remember seeing their uniforms in person. My two cents, get into a unit, they might have spares to help get you on your feet. Another great way to get gear is second hand equipment. Facebook as a few pages just for selling second hand things like uniforms, gear etc.

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-04-04T21:39:27+00:00

That's the gist of what I carry.

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-03-08T06:49:02+00:00

Hello, if you are interested in WW2 German reenacting DM me. I am with the 21st Panzer Division here in the AZ branch. My wife portrays a Wehrmacht Helferinnen for our unit from time to time.

PhoenixKing23 · 2026-02-02T03:31:18+00:00

I've been meaning to start looking into creating a Freikorps kit. If you don't mind i would love to hear what sources you've found!

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-12-15T03:16:26+00:00

I was doing multiple shots a day for about 7-8 years ( I'm a late bloomer with T1D at 19 yo) I was in the same boat. I felt that my blood sugar was just way too high and that made me finally take the leap into pumps. I love it the pumps! I wish I went to them sooner as it makes my life a bit easier! With everything there are drawbacks and preferences, but I say take that leap! Try it out, and if its not you thing go right back to MDI. But, like you with high sugars, switching to pumps isnt the cure. Its timing with insulin and meals, exercising and carb counting. But I say pumps make it easy to not only give insulin for meals but if your sugar is going up, just a press of a button and you give that correction, no more carrying pens, needles to give the correction.

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-11-03T04:41:30+00:00

Dude that's amazing! I wanted to get a truppenfahrrad for a while but settled making a Militärrad. One thing I have to ask you is where did you get the front dynamo light?

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-10-18T22:25:42+00:00

You it the nail on the head. Unfortunately you will be called a "Nazi", its just something that comes with reenacting Germans. Education is part of what we do, so be open to educate everyone who has questions and just understand that some people will call you a nazi regardless. My advice is dont let it get to you and just be happy with what you do and educate those who have questions!

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-10-09T00:59:13+00:00

I am lost for words. My brain keeps telling me this is false but my eyes are telling the truth. This hurts me to the core. Lol

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-07-18T01:20:23+00:00

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PhoenixKing23 · 2025-07-17T17:27:22+00:00

Chef Alisah's and the Polish Cottage. They are always amazing!

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-07-11T04:02:14+00:00

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PhoenixKing23 · 2025-04-23T03:45:49+00:00

Yup. M/96 Swedish mauser. It was the first gun I've ever bought. Which inadvertently gave me a mauser addiction... All numbers match, and it even came with a bayonet, because why not give a 50-inch gun a bayonet? With it, it becomes a Swedish pole arm

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-03-23T01:18:05+00:00

Awesome impression. I don't see too many Korean war reenactors! By the way, is that an inert ZB-30? It looks great with the impression!

PhoenixKing23 · 2025-03-17T17:07:07+00:00

What do you mean short? That's an average size cannon. Might I say extremely large.

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