Bike Repair and Other Stories

Got a nice old bike in your garage? Maybe I can help you get it working again.

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Reviving a Derelict Miyata

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 I picked up a Miyata 100 that was evidently sitting outside unused for many years. Since I have a fair collection of used bike parts, I fig...
Saturday, February 7, 2026

The Peugeot UO-8

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  I have kind of a love-hate relationship with the Peugeot UO-8. They have very ornate looking frames with beautiful decals. They also handl...
Sunday, January 25, 2026

Cotter Pin Misadventure

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 I was fixing up a Peugeot UO-8 with super stuck cotter pins. My usual method of using a C clamp and a socket as a spacer didn't work th...
Sunday, January 18, 2026

Schwinn Prelude Restoration

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Ever since I was in college I really wanted a Schwinn Prelude. I thought it was a really high-end bike at the time, but much more realistica...
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DH
I started this blog a few years ago while I was learning about bicycles. Every little nuance about them fascinated me, and I wanted to share what I learned with other people.
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