I have finished fixing my bike that fell off the roof. The major problems were a bent fork, bent frame, and bant rear axle. All fixable things. I made some frame alignment tools from a 2×4, some string, large stainless steel eyebolts, nuts and washers, and got the frame and fork back in alignment. I removed the bent axle, destroyed bearings, and essentially replaced the guts of the rear hub. I put on new handle bars, and kept the Avocet saddle. The left pedal got a bit mangled too, but it still works. I’m so happy to have her back.
Bicycle Update
September 19, 2008 by tradtimbo
Posted in Bicycles, Road Trip to NOLA | Tagged Bicycles, frame alignment, repair, tools | 1 Comment
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Saw your post over on BikeForums – great story! Welcome to New Orleans.