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Couple more photos with more detail. Not sure what the next step is, but for sure need to have a look at the bottom bracket. It was ok, but my neighbours daughter cycled it for a bit, it got stuck, I wonder if the thread is one that tightens as you pedal, and this has got it stuck. Or I'm a fool.
Surface rust on the metal parts is the other issue. Wire brush and enamel paint?
Anyhow:
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I hope this thread delivers in the way that this almost did https://www.lfgss.com/thread96198.html
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O-ooo! Class.
In the meanwhile.... Between shoveling a 150l of mulch from one compost to another with a devoted friend :) x The bike project is taking on!
First: crank needed to come off. Threaded the crank tool into the whole that had gone oval - sideways. Tried to pull anyway, since as the thread would now be destroyed. Stripped the thread. Amazingly, this had opened up the oval whole enough to thread the crank tool in relatively straight, pulled the crank out with only minor trashing of the thread.
Next. Lockring comes off easily on a, believe it or not, counter thread! Behind it a sturdy looking bearing cover. How's this going to come out? There is a tool for it I'm sure, to fit the two shallow grooves, but the bike builder probably made it and discarded of it once the bike was done. Got the neighgbour out to exert some force. After mighty tapping, hammering and forcing, what turned out to be the cone unwound on the axle.
Victory!
Inside the bearing race had disintegrated and jammed the BB. Otherwise the BB was a lovely solid piece of work, in good condition, with cups beautifully pressed onto the frame. I'm loving it! Now a trip to the LBS for spares.
Bet you the bearings are standard size, too...
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Seen an identical (red frame, though) today for 25 pounds, really tempted
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The rollerbrake does work I think.
I'm becoming quite attached to this project. Good workmanship. Nice paint job. Stickers. Detail. Full suspension, kick-stand, rollerbrake, quick releases on seat post and stem....
My only question is
WHY?
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Would you build such a bicycle?
What possible use... Ah well.
Appreciate the absurd when it laughs at your face.
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http://item.http://www.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=190804151542&index=1&nav=SEARCH&nid=66243286989
Dunno if he means this one. Type mini bicycle or clown bicycle into ebay and you get a few that look similar.
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nope, it was standing outside my bike mechanics shop, looks Really luscious IRL.
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Ah, I'm beginning to understand. It all makes sense.
What I have is a cheap copy of a mini stunt bicycle. You see, although some parts are wonderfully solid, others aren't, so much so that I'm unsure whether it is safe for the 5 year old downstairs to ride.
The suspension doesn't actually work. The stem bent like made of butter on just one bunnyhop. The gear ratio is so small that when I did my work coffeeshop run on this thing, even thought I was pedaling like a lunatic (quite literally, I suppose), pedestrians were overtaking me with very curious faces on them indeed.
The one on ebay actually looks quite nice.
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Hi All,
Here my latest project. Don't know the make, or origin, but Chinese is probably not far off the mark.
Really one of the oddest things I've come across.
Full suspension, as you can see, provided I can manage to link photos to this post.
Currently, the freewheel is seized, and hence a fixed gear. This might be desireable, I'm in two minds in whether I should replace the freewheel, or just keep the seized one. Trackstanding on wheels of this size is an interesting experience that might just warrant keeping the seized freewheel.
Stem is bent because Jenky James got excited and bunnyhopped on the poor thing. It's unlikely I can get a replacement stem from anywhere, any suggestions? Oak Cycles?
Otherwise in good condition, even if rusty. Could strip down and do a re-spray, but then the original blue is quite nice.
Jobs done up to date:
Headset was in a state. Refurbished with new bearings and Phil Woods grease.
Jobs to do:
Bottom Bracket completely stuck/seized. Needs opening up and seeing to. Freewheel mechanism seized - could be quite handy to leave that way. Rust here and there. Bent stem, possibly not safe, possibly need to source a frame builder to weld a replacement or fix the current one.
Ok, I'll do my best to add photos. Fingers crossed.
T.
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