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There are articles that I’ve found to be useful in building and repairing bikes. If you’ve come across a good article or have written one yourself please drop me a line at james@ this domain.

  • Wheelbuilding
    • Sheldon Brown’s guide
    • Charles Hadraan’s Double-lacing method
    • John Forester’s essay on wheel dynamics
  • Mechanical
    • Alignment Checking with a String
    • Headset Removal and Replacement
    • Handlebar Alignment
    • Testing the Efficiency of Generator Hubs [PDF]
    • Thread direction cheatsheet
  • Repair
    • Straightening bent seatstays
  • Fit
    • Saddle Height
    • Riding Position
  • Construction
    • Series of articles on brazing your own racks
    • Bulding your own generator headlights
    • Build your own retro-direct drive bike

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