tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16726378583624756382024-03-14T07:33:38.625-07:00Syracuse Bicycle WorksBicycling in Style in Syracuse, NYMr. Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10907825991426821034noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-26513861700992573742017-09-22T18:16:00.002-07:002017-09-22T18:17:45.827-07:001990s Cannondale R 600<div style="text-align: center;">
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fresh handlebar tape:</div>
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Suntour Cyclone derailleur:</div>
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Chrome lugs:</div>
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Weinman brakes:</div>
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<br />Mr. Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10907825991426821034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-33015789287927560322017-06-10T14:50:00.000-07:002017-06-10T17:22:01.461-07:001960s Columbia Cruiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has a Bendix Coaster hub:<br />
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We had that old Royce Union 12 speed bike in the corner of the Fab Lab at school:<br />
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It was really dirty, and everything had to be taken apart, cleaned and lubricated:<br />
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I de-rusted and shined the chromes:<br />
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I remounted the original rim on a cool high flange alloy hub with a quick release lever, changed the 6 cogs freewheel for a single speed 20 t. bmx freewheel, re-centered the hub with custom parts, and added a recycled chrome chain guard from another bike, just for looks:</div>
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And rebuilt the wheel:<br />
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I cut off the small chain wheel and filed it smooth to make it into a single speed crank. It's a 52 t., hence the large freewheel on the back...<br />
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Later, I painted this one yellow in honor of the Syracuse made Yellow fellow:</div>
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Royce Union Supreme single speed conversion with all recycled parts, except for new chain.</div>
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I made this bike for my neighbor Isaia whose own bicycle was stolen from his backyard two weeks ago.
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Recondition a Shimano B-Type Coaster - clean and lube it:<br />
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Rebuild the back wheel with the new coaster and the de-rusted original spokes and rim:<br />
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Make sure it fits - the coaster hub will need to be adapted to the width of the frame: <br />
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With a variety of recycled nuts and washers, I matched the width of the hub with that of the frame, making sure the hub remained centered. I also had to slightly bend the arm of the coaster hub so that it would reach the chainstay.<br />
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One of the pedal arms' thread was busted, so I changed the whole crankset with a recycled 1980s Sakae crankset, from which I removed the small chain ring.<br />
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<br />Mr. Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10907825991426821034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-64623776540361253732016-09-23T10:17:00.000-07:002016-10-04T10:30:47.057-07:00Royce Union Supreme SalvageI found this Royce Union Supreme 12 speed in my neighbor's trash pile. She said I could have it. I'm going to try to resurrect it. It's a heavy bike, but has nice lugs and the classic geometry that I'm looking for in a bike.<br />
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<a href="http://syracusebicycleworks.blogspot.com/2014/04/skull-cross-bone-disc-wheel.html">Instructions on how to make a disc wheel for less than $10</a>Mr. Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10907825991426821034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-53765988975949945172015-04-02T09:56:00.003-07:002015-04-02T09:57:45.089-07:00Bike Syracuse<a href="http://www.bikesyracuse.com/">Bike Syracuse</a> is an association that "provides a sense of belonging while working with the whole child building physical fitness, academic achievement, and self-discipline while having fun. Our program includes tutoring, excursions to parks, museums and races, participation in community and cultural events and breakfast and lunch on Saturdays. The bicycle is a tool that we use to encourage children to race after all kinds of dreams. It draws out the children's strength and courage, and challenges their fear". <a href="http://www.bikesyracuse.com/contactus.html"></a>
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You can contact Bike Syracuse there: <a href="http://www.bikesyracuse.com/contactus.html">Contact</a>Mr. Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10907825991426821034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-2986198395625062512015-04-01T18:26:00.001-07:002015-04-19T05:58:46.994-07:00Meanwhile in France...Let's see what my brother Stéphane is doing across the Atlantic:<br />
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Got that old Japanese Zebrakenko lightweight 10 speeds classic road bike. Tires are busted, there's some rust, some dirt, handlebar tape is worn and faded:<br />
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I didn't know what to expect but those are very comfortable and easy on the wrists. Love 'em!Monsieur Leclercqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13840611101729790291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-3245087301261515862014-06-29T13:40:00.001-07:002014-06-29T19:13:07.258-07:00Safety Brake<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtran9gx9INhfs-TDun5IPqakOKKNUCaXJ6H3wJImRiAKf0iPcbo1XdJScrchcGW4q5BGQy5edutd7427R8rkFhhTp5r3M3pzOuyKH5mSMol1mZQYxVRA_o5HQiq6sPqunrRzt4JZuughT/s640/blogger-image--701636376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtran9gx9INhfs-TDun5IPqakOKKNUCaXJ6H3wJImRiAKf0iPcbo1XdJScrchcGW4q5BGQy5edutd7427R8rkFhhTp5r3M3pzOuyKH5mSMol1mZQYxVRA_o5HQiq6sPqunrRzt4JZuughT/s640/blogger-image--701636376.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Coasties are the best, but what happens if your chain breaks as you're bombing down a steep hill? This scenario has crossed my mind now and then or someone reminded me of it. For vital systems it's better to have a back up... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've kept a whole bunch of old cantilever brake parts over the years, and pieced this one together with all recycled materials.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpF7q05CI6G1e5BnHA8lxB5-Cf4pxcqcjOXJDh7WVtwT6xN4gN174-S6Vc3NxOb16WU4u9ymFz9LKieuyhXIMUcYV3Nta6-5dr1wrP47HLMvLOtjyKzPFhS3cVW4nQ4yn6QYBmKkuwZa9/s640/blogger-image-118155732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpF7q05CI6G1e5BnHA8lxB5-Cf4pxcqcjOXJDh7WVtwT6xN4gN174-S6Vc3NxOb16WU4u9ymFz9LKieuyhXIMUcYV3Nta6-5dr1wrP47HLMvLOtjyKzPFhS3cVW4nQ4yn6QYBmKkuwZa9/s640/blogger-image-118155732.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbPTXfs0K9GWyPaMjctr9oW9_kQqGsDmrUeVWmK-MCooE06xvl1SyNO_Hq9rW_3lvjLLbWsmnPJQRH1SB0Wrh3L9tXTCVRD7M3eZcleUfreFa2iREx7o8Q43DYI0q7CZpbqXj24AIJG3l/s640/blogger-image-1736345471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbPTXfs0K9GWyPaMjctr9oW9_kQqGsDmrUeVWmK-MCooE06xvl1SyNO_Hq9rW_3lvjLLbWsmnPJQRH1SB0Wrh3L9tXTCVRD7M3eZcleUfreFa2iREx7o8Q43DYI0q7CZpbqXj24AIJG3l/s640/blogger-image-1736345471.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Peace of mind at last!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Monsieur Leclercqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13840611101729790291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-60568232725241607542014-06-16T17:21:00.001-07:002014-06-17T07:08:14.068-07:00Cool Backlight<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh894WNYnYPwU6VrpNCFiU-zttOgu5SNXKz6ejyExC4saWkX1XOeMZuoo57v_ltq69NCs2PlVPGGjSM6U_zwAyi-FSusTVc-zNm-9FC8DX4sqEmIvlsM6kUVeKGS52AHR12d-CMc0hwZVsr/s640/blogger-image--218133418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh894WNYnYPwU6VrpNCFiU-zttOgu5SNXKz6ejyExC4saWkX1XOeMZuoo57v_ltq69NCs2PlVPGGjSM6U_zwAyi-FSusTVc-zNm-9FC8DX4sqEmIvlsM6kUVeKGS52AHR12d-CMc0hwZVsr/s640/blogger-image--218133418.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found this skull and crossbones rechargeable back light at the Pucker Street Bike Shop in Marcellus, NY.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="site-address" style="display: inline; width: auto; float: none;">(3 NORTH ST</div><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><div class="site-city-state" style="display: inline; width: auto; float: none; text-align: center;">MARCELLUS, NY, 13108</div><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><div class="site-phone" id="yui_3_17_2_1_1403014023527_288" style="display: inline; width: auto; float: none; text-align: right;"><a href="tel:(315) 673-7395" id="yui_3_17_2_1_1403014023527_287" style="text-decoration: none;">(315) 673-7395</a>)</div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Monsieur Leclercqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13840611101729790291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-33382750786498051032014-05-22T19:12:00.001-07:002014-05-22T19:12:02.557-07:00Toe-clipsI learned the hard way that pedals without toe-clips can slip, and lead to a fall. It's a nice safety feature.<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqok0QzvnpuSJ4QWX0cYyt_Jq4ZtNJuA2Ih1hr4OdU0XuJk7ll4LXU7kamIskWLGIE8k0AgFOSa2WpBfFLq1KjQq7zT3oiLcNpz9EV4jYdxpHno3t_Cf3moVFNOu3auFuBXsWO_41HrD6/s640/blogger-image--1518869381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqok0QzvnpuSJ4QWX0cYyt_Jq4ZtNJuA2Ih1hr4OdU0XuJk7ll4LXU7kamIskWLGIE8k0AgFOSa2WpBfFLq1KjQq7zT3oiLcNpz9EV4jYdxpHno3t_Cf3moVFNOu3auFuBXsWO_41HrD6/s640/blogger-image--1518869381.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div>Monsieur Leclercqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13840611101729790291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-36102561119760807132014-05-18T19:49:00.001-07:002014-05-18T19:53:02.062-07:00Truing Stand: had to have itI've been making wheels without it for a while now, and I must say that they were never perfect. Using a truing stand is the guarantee to making balanced, vibration free wheels, and to having a perfectly smooth ride.<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QteK81PvjW57-U-pNyrkyrzDcSjdXJuCaGGA3c_rgeKgk3cT007SqlGDkj9kGzeWYQT9ZlvLVbx93YL9oqj-Q_GFxP1QfgUDGz09qwuwoecA_kg3DERikJ4J8oD3LGdtf7J0fQv3vtEF/s640/blogger-image-930790904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QteK81PvjW57-U-pNyrkyrzDcSjdXJuCaGGA3c_rgeKgk3cT007SqlGDkj9kGzeWYQT9ZlvLVbx93YL9oqj-Q_GFxP1QfgUDGz09qwuwoecA_kg3DERikJ4J8oD3LGdtf7J0fQv3vtEF/s640/blogger-image-930790904.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Found on Craig's list.</div></div>Monsieur Leclercqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13840611101729790291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672637858362475638.post-62882274159259089592014-04-22T18:04:00.001-07:002015-06-07T18:28:34.282-07:00Skull & Cross Bone Disc Wheel<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Do you recall this bike my father had outfitted with a Mosquito motor from Italy? It used to belong to my uncle Bernard. He had it at his country house in Royaucourt, France. I remember riding it as a kid through Picardy's country roads with Stéphane and our cousins Isabelle and Juliette.<br />
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Well, Stéphane stripped it, had it sand-blasted and powder-coated:<br />
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Then he found the right parts, that fit his style, put it all back together, and gave that ol' Peugeot a second life:<br />
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