Recent content by kmaykm

build underway removed and installed a better bottom bracket and crankset donated from my Tour Easy. Threads did not want to play nice on the drive side so spent a long time chasing (cutting new threads) with only the bracket as a tap. Using grease and gentle tightening and loosing cycles...

u bolt? I am thinking of using u-bolts coated with plastic instead of hose clamps for the front fork. I would also like to use a square shoulder u-bolt to attach the seat support bracket. u-bolt mount would allow use of a knurled knob to remove seat without tools, assuming I use a quick...

conversion kit is inbound purchased a used cruzbike conversion. this makes good sense for a noob, i can see one in the flesh as well as take it for a spin before swapping parts to my melon folding bike. questions, anyway to use a quick release skewer on the rear? will painting my kit...

would a Melon Slice bike be okay for a cruzbike conversion? Go to melonbicycles.com and check the slice folders, I have a white slice with 8 speed rear. This bike looks similar to cplager's cruzigami bike but I would like opinions to be sure. Thanks, Keith