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Only way to *remove* rust is sanding/grinding/filing. Even if your were surgically careful, the remaining paint would be affected. No way around it. Aside from complete removal, you can *convert* the rust with a product like 'rustoleum rust reformer' which will turn the rust to a black coloured patch. You should knock down as much fluffy rust as possible to allow the rust converter to penetrate. Screws should be removed completely then brushed with brass or stainless steel brushes. Remember though—"rust never sleeps"—it's likely to come back.
See links
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rustoleum-7830-730-8-Oz-Metal-Saver-Rust-Reformer/666858161
https://www.amazon.com/Brushes-Stainless-Scratch-Automotive-Cleaning/dp/B07F3YYB2D
https://www.amazon.com/8x22x7mm-SI-BK-Precision-Bearings-Rubber/dp/B01DFY4ZQM
These are sealed bearings and they come in many different sizes. They could be in hubs, headsets, bottom brackets, pivot points in full suspension bikes etc
I have this single speed. This slots onto the freewheel the same way the gears do but with spacers to put it in line.
It would go inside. Those notches are for a nut to take of the hub.
Please just buy an actual brake cable. They are cheap and your life may depend on them. You can get 10 of them for $8 on Amazon. Or you can buy a nice name brand one that will work for mountain or road bikes here: https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-Stainless-Steel-universal-1-6x2050-mm/dp/B00510WMHS/
Good advice from Bike Tech. The book sounds interesting, their YouTube videos are also very good. Here’s a very good video for changing an inner tube. (There’s lots of how-to videos out there, the tips he gives here are very useful.)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Suh1-o6KBo8
Also, a must have tool is a pair of tire levers, and many consider Pedro’s to be the best, I really like them.
https://www.amazon.com/Pedros-Bicycle-Tire-Lever-Pair/dp/B000IZGFCE
Good luck! 👍
this one should work, it's a hangar/direct mount style. it's a cheapie, there are others you can choose from, if you want to spend a little bit more. just poke around amazon, buy the one that fits your budget. but this one is not bad, for a cheapie.
https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-Shift-Boss-Barrel-Stops-Silver/dp/B001GSSDCW
Those bolt right onto the Problem solvers adapter.
BTSHUB Blind Inner Bearing Puller Slide Hammer Set 5pcs Hole Remover Extractor Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GG5BV31/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6GDGAMQHQE9R6JZZK8Z0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I would think something like this would get it out.
Just last night I patched up my commuter. Washed it with a rag. Then alcohol wiped the rusty areas in preparation for paint. I painted it with the pen from the amazon link below. I don’t regret painting the rust spots with it. I probably would have used clear nail polish on the scratches if I could do it over. Instead, I used the pen on the scratches too. Just would have looked a little better
Testors EPM25-2549, 1, Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008CVNZQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8W1GVZ1N0GPPMGM2497F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You should probably be able to use something much cheaper like this. That is a lower-quality set, but you can dig around. You do not need anything from FSA in particular.
Just to help out and show what to get, something like this should do it. It's a very cheap set, but I'm just providing the link to get the idea.
Thanks. Found on other manuals with specific part number. Pulley set is same number so I assume individual pulleys will also be same.
Still can't find where to buy tough :/
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https://www.odrive.com/s/29492210-f5f7-4874-bd54-94196276aa60-5e95fe2f
Jup my guide and tension pulley are different alright.
Found these manuals.
https://www.odrive.com/s/29492210-f5f7-4874-bd54-94196276aa60-5e95fe2f
Different part number. But still can't find where to buy.
You'll need to figure out the threads per inch and the size of the bolt. Take one bolt off and take to hardware store. Any decent hardware store can tell you the size. Sunlite makes axle extenders.
These are 3/8 inch 24 threads per inch (tpi), if metric or 26 tpi you will have to search for them:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYBGC35/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_attdFbD18MWJ7
You may have an easier time finding a training wheel kit with extenders and return the kit you have. But honestly let your child ride a two wheeled scooter first. My neighbor had four kids. She had all of them to learn balance that way (no balance bike). She suggested it to me. My 4 year old skipped the whole training stage because he had better balance and learned to ride on the side of soccer field in the grass. Rule with my kids "it has wheels better have a helmet"