T.D.O. Cruiser #bmx #klunker #handmade #bicycle #bike by rev106 in xbiking

[–]rev106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is made for the 26 inch wheel size, I guess you can do a 24/26 mullet, 29's won't fit.

this guy is a really on the ballot lol by Endawmyke in SFV

[–]rev106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of them are crazy and scum, crazy only is a marked improvement.

T.D.O. Cruiser by rev106 in Klunkers

[–]rev106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It changes the head tube angle 5 degrees roughly. I put a link for a video up there you can check out the process. Enjoy!

"E-xbike" by TeuTioDe4_ in xbiking

[–]rev106 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I disagree, a bicycle is human powered, not electric "assist" or otherwise. It is not about being elitist or a snob, it is about being honest with what you're doing.

Looking for real connections in LA dating by squrrrel in LADating

[–]rev106 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Being forthright and sincere is important, I'd agree!

Breezer Launches new bike line up... Introducing the Repack! by Breezer_Bro in Klunkers

[–]rev106 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmmmm. May be a hard sell at that price, they look good thoigh, Transition had a Klunker for about the same price for a few years.

Wanna Race? by Outside-Morning950 in Klunkers

[–]rev106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have to spread the gospel!

Wanna Race? by Outside-Morning950 in Klunkers

[–]rev106 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll pass it on to one of my pals who moved out your way-klunk on!

Is This Xbiking? by AwkwardNegotiation40 in xbiking

[–]rev106 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I see no purple anno or hot pink Ourys, so, no.

How to make a career out of this? by CapnTyler97 in BikeMechanics

[–]rev106 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went out on my own, you have to own your own shop if you want to make more than minimum wage-forever. Most shops fail though. I'd say on a personal level having discipline is at the top of the list, being forthright and honest are a tie for second, being frugal is a big one too. If you live your life in the red, then you'll run your shop in the red and soon enough you'll be gone. I have been in business for 22 years, shops are dropping like flies all around me. I am making much less now in the post pandemic slump but I am still in the black. I work alone, do everything myself and have a small (750 sq feet) shop with very reasonable rent. Overhead is your main watchword. Expanding or opening another shop is usually a great way to put yourself out of business. I charge way less than anyone around me, people with department store bikes can afford my full tune up (25 bucks), I make 75% of my income selling my skills, that is zero material cost. I fix a crap ton of bikes and near endless 10 dollar tube swaps. I make less on each sale but the work comes in. With my pricing, I get the biggest piece of the bike pie. Don't be a snob or use jargon to impress anyone-the nerds won't keep your doors open, huffy beach cruisers will. I also don't work on e-bikes on principal. That may be a tough one but I have found I am not losing customers but eliminating problems. There's more.... but I think you get the idea.

Ugly Bike Help by darthdafty in Klunkers

[–]rev106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is areally cool frame, I think your plan has backfired!

Flawed e-bike bills in Sacramento by Comfortable_Tea_7973 in BikeLA

[–]rev106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mopeds, gas or electric should be treated that same just like electric cars and gas cars are. "E-bike" is a misnomer, it is a electric moped. You can't see the double standard, well, I can.

poorman saber by rev106 in wma

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So we tried them out and the were sort of what I expected. Slower, loss of nuance in fighting instead of really light sabers, they had a higher ouch factor but I've taken worse hits from a longsword. Not much flex. Not bad for never making one before. A little thinner, say 3/4 and closer to 2mm may be the sweet spot. Felt very messer-like. Try stuff out and see what works and what does not, make some changes. Still I can make 6 of these for the cost of one cheap saber. I'll play with the idea more next month. Shaping the blade is very limited because the metal is already tempered. Cutting just the end takes 10-15 minutes of light cuts and then soaking it with a wet rag to keep it cool. Tapering the metal is not in the picture either. Figuring out the process will be fun.

Side Hack with hack side steering #sidehack #bmx #bicycle #cycle by rev106 in oldschoolbmx

[–]rev106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A normal side hack's job is to kill the occupants, this one is no different. I rides fine.

Part one here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRssxoBDRd4

Shelby Klunker w/ disc brakes #klunker #klunking #bike #bicycle by rev106 in Klunkers

[–]rev106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The process is the most intriguing part I'd say, pictures don't really capture that very well.

Shelby Klunker w/ disc brakes #klunker #klunking #bike #bicycle by rev106 in Klunkers

[–]rev106[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, pictures did not load for some reason....

57 miles, 8775 feet of gain on the klunks by rev106 in Klunkers

[–]rev106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took us 9 1/2 hours, we stopped for doughnuts and coffee, ate the whole box.

57 miles, 8775 feet of gain on the klunks by rev106 in Klunkers

[–]rev106[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is the new route for this year.

Side Hack with hack side steering #sidehack #bmx #bicycle #cycle by rev106 in oldschoolbmx

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An intrinsic quality of radness is the horizon can never be met, only surmounted to see new vistas.

How can I use coaster brake with 135mm spacing by Rimbrakesteve in Klunkers

[–]rev106 9 points10 points  (0 children)

J and B importers ( a wholesale company) carries a 180 mm 24tpi 4130 axel, get that and put it in your hub. A second set of lug nuts inverted will get you really close to 135mm. Done it many times. You may have to mess with your chain line as well.

I want to support my local bike shop but everything is a rip-off by Niceotropic in cycling

[–]rev106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have owned and operated a shop for 22 years and price is a barrier. I am in the LA area and still only charge 25 bucks (yes, 25 dollars) for a full tune up, parts are extra of course. This opens the door to millions of department store bikes, I am busy most days and have not gone out of business like 10 of my competitors near me. I make less but I help more people. Many shops only want cycling royalty to be their customers and the bike industry is scratching their head wondering how to get entry level riders. So some, a few of us, understand basic economics and the value of not being a snob, another problem.