Introduction: Quick Bike Makeover
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About: If it breaks, fix it. If it works, take it apart. If it can be bought, make it. If it doesn't exist, create it.
Have an old bike that needs some love?
This was an old one we had kicking around in the basement.
I dug it out and repainted it for my sister!
Skill
Beginner - intermediate.
Tools
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Paint
Sand paper
Metal polish
This was an old one we had kicking around in the basement.
I dug it out and repainted it for my sister!
Skill
Beginner - intermediate.
Tools
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Paint
Sand paper
Metal polish
Step 1: Strip Down
Remove all the components down to the bike frame.
Step 2: Prime and Paint the Frame
Choose a colour theme and don't forget to mask!
Step 3: Reassemble.
Pic 1
Reassemble the bike.
Pic 2
Fork Detail
Pic 3
Hub Detail
Reassemble the bike.
Pic 2
Fork Detail
Pic 3
Hub Detail
Step 4: Finished
Pic 1: Done!
Pic 2: Handlebar detail
Pic 2: Handlebar detail