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In the stand for a close inspection and testing of a liquid polish on the paint. The areas I polished look amazing. I’ll do the whole...

Exactly what I did. I ordered a Rockbros from Amazon for $18. If it works, I’ll order a 2nd one.

Ergon Saddles are way too pricey for a young girl. However, you can use their tool to find the correct size you will need for her, then...

The bike looks like it lead a very easy life based on how nice the paint still looks. Glad to see it get a second life as your daughters...

The disassembly has begun. The drive side crank fixing bolt was extremely tight. I found out why. As I attempted to install a Park Tool...

This one is for my daughter It was from ebay. I just learned the fact that the small frames received the Killer V treatment. I think it...

This is the byproduct I made from leftover parts after building the gravel bike which is the subject of this thread. This "leftover"...

Yes! What makes the 3.0 frame quite pleasant for fast gravel-riding is the low and long geometry, which makes riding with a drop down...

Minor update: I found 26 inch alloy rims which are TL compatible (yes it is true) and build another 26 inch wheelset with Novatec hubs...

Thankfully, the seals are still available for the brakes. I already rebuilt both calipers with OEM rebuild kits. The only parts that...

It was too hot in my shed to properly work and get things done, but I managed to get a few more finishing touches wrapped up. Plus a...

Despite the heat and long hours at work, I mangaged to finally get around to applying the final topcoat of paint and start adding decals...

It is similar to my MY2000 T2000 but the forks are all alloy and have parallel blades unlike the P Bone shape touring and Street...

Wow, what beautifully-preserved frost-blue (gloss) paint and how nicely the SKS silver fenders match. I think you are right -- the Road...

Here is my new touring steed and whilst it is on the master list, you could easily miss it. I recently bought a seldom seen 2006...