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When I joined the Cabe not that long ago, I was hoping I would get answers to a few of my questions but the results have been a lot better than I ever expected. What's great about this forum is you have strangers willing to help total strangers and that very seldom happens any where else in...

Hi, I've gotten several rechroming quotes that far exceed the value of this bike for the next 200 years, not including the shipping to and from the rechroming company . My question for those who have had a lot their bike of parts rechromed, who has done you a great job for a semi reasonable...

In looking for spokes/nipples, I’d like to stay with those made by Torrington. However on ebay, both have come up in various bulk amounts, with no indication of the manufacturer. The few sellers I’ve asked say they have no idea who made their spokes/nipples because they got them without...

Hi, After removing the aftermarket paint and/or oil from my rear wheel nipples, they were still highly stained. Years ago I bought an ammo tumbler to clean all the brass parts and fasteners from old traffic signals that I collect. Anyway, I tumbled the nipples and put them in an ultrasonic to...

Hi, After getting a much appreciated continuing education in 26 x 1.375 tires, I need to ask about spokes. In reviewing other posts, I think I’ve figured out that Torrington 080-060 spokes are called double butted because the diameter of the spoke is slightly larger on each end of the spoke...

Hi, It was suggested to me that what I had asked in my introduction post, would be more appropriately asked in the general forums, so I’ll see if I can get it right this time. I’m in the process of restoring a 1941 Compax that has been in my family since about 1950. Most of the bike has been...