Author: RunBikeMike

In the process of learning how to restore bikes I have learned a few new tricks. Today I want to show you how I restore metal parts back to a show room shine.

How To Restore and Polish Vintage Bike Parts
https://youtu.be/5kJxjCRJGYI

I found a great deal on a vintage Univega Nuovo Sport from 1987. I am taking on the challenge of restoring this to be more of a gravel bike then the road bike it once was. Join me on this adventure. My 1st video on this restoration is up on my YouTube Channel.

In this weeks video I complete the 90s Huffy Restoration. This has been a really fun and enjoyable project bring this old bike to a more modern style. I hope you all enjoy and share this project with your friends.

This Huffy restoration has been a lot of fun. You all voted and said I should paint the wheels black. I hope you enjoy the process of taking these normal old wheels and making them new again.

The frame of the bike is the sole of the bike so restoring this part of the bike is something to take your time with. Bring new life to the frame was super enjoyable and I hope you all enjoy this process. https://youtu.be/Kt4B3ew5PTE

Take a trip back to the 90s or maybe the 80s but in the 90s. In my latest video I take on what I am calling The Ironman Challenge.

Here is my take on the Max Lens Mod and the Media Mod for the GoPro Hero 9 and Hero 10. What is good and what is bad with each product. You will want to know this before you buy one for your self. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbB_ESL539Q

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Fellows Lake Mountain Bike Tail: Local Lore

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I am back in the garage for another fun build. I was wanting a table made just for working on small project in my garage. This table has the perfect amount of counter top space for painting, staining, and assembling projects.

Plans below 👇

The storage below is just as big as the counter top so lots of room to store tools and other items when not in use. This design can be built in several sizes very easily. You could make a 36×36 or 48×48 size table out of the same amount of materials. Below you will see my plan drawings for the table I made in this video. https://youtu.be/979lER20ZeQ

I hope you find this table build as useful as I do. Let me know if you have any questions.

2021 was filled with all types of new bike products and I was able to review and test a handful of those new products. From bike racks to tire repair with so many choices here are my top pick for the year.

To make this easier on me and on your budget I wanted to pick my top picks that are all under $100. So lets get started with no particular order. If you don’t want to read all of this checkout my video here where I go over all of them. https://youtu.be/DK6lvwXkxpA

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#1 Fix It Sticks – https://amzn.to/31NRDkQ

This is a great product for its compact size and over all usefulness. With these you can get almost any bolt removed and put back in place out on the trail.

#2 KOM Tubeless Repair Kit – https://amzn.to/3IxcTMz

The KOM Tubeless Repair Kit offers a very light weight and compact design. So you won’t even notice it until you need it out on the trail. It comes with enough repair strips to fix your tire several times.

#3 Uniche and Crankbrothers CO2 Inflators – https://amzn.to/3GrExbV and https://amzn.to/31JgzK8

Having a way to air up your tire on the trail fast is key. With either one of these CO2 inflators you can do just that and they won’t weight down your pack.

#4 Aftershokz – https://amzn.to/3rRBZjq

If you like to listen to music or podcasts during a ride these are the headphones to get. They won’t cover your ear preventing you from hearing the outside world. These bone conducting headphone will keep your ears open and still allow you to listen to your music or podcast.

#5 Uniche Pro Tool Torque Wrench – https://amzn.to/30b8hKB

If you are like me you have a lot of tools already but this tool is the icing on the cake. Having a good torque wrench will insure your bolts are at the correct tightness for your ride.

#6 Custom Stem Caps by StemCaps.com – stemcaps.com

Spice up your bike with a custom stem cap from StemCaps.com. This company can put whatever art you want on to these cool caps.

#7 Camelback Chase Bike Vest – https://amzn.to/3IDP1qK

If you are like me and want quick access to snacks and tools then the Camelback Chase might be for you. With a nice amount of storage up front and in the back you will be set for any ride.

#7 – PNW Components – https://www.pnwcomponents.com

The PNW Range Bars, Range Stem, and Loam Lever is a perfect upgrade to any bike.

Thank you for checking out my year end review of my top bike products. If you like this make sure to follow me on this site, subscribe to my YouTube Channel and all my Social Media. Links are above in the menu bar.