Bikesmith provides specialized components, tools,
design services that are outside the scope of the
typical bicycle shop.
If you need "normal" repairs or parts, there are
many fine bike shops in the area.
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Over the last 18 years I have helped about 2,000 people, with an amazing variety of bikes and reasons for needing short cranks. Whatever your problem, I've probably solved it. If not, I love a challenge. | For installation and removal of crank cotters on vintage bikes. |
Crank
Cotters | |
Crank
Arm Shortening ![]() It may be possible to shorten your current cranks. Few can be shortened, let me know what you have. | Bottom Bracket Cup Tool For English 3 Speeds (and others) ![]() For hard to remove BB cups with shallow 5/8" flats. Such as found on old English 3 speeds and cheap department store bikes like Magnas. $25 (or $20 if bought with a press) |
Tools:
For Removing and Installing Modern Cranks and Bottom Brackets (Plus a few others) Page under construction, just ask. | |
Large
Cogs for Internally Geared Hubs![]() Up To 26 teeth | Services Design & Consultation While I don't have the chutzpah to call myself an "Expert", I do know quite a bit about Bicycle Drivetrains, Ergonomics, Special Needs, Vehicular Dynamics and Framebuilding. I'm so busy with cranks and tools that I'm no longer doing repairs or fabrication. However I can often recommend someone for the job. |
I have a dwindling supply of vintage Sturmey Archer parts. |
To make payment by Credit Card: I can't take card info over the phone. I will send you a PayPal invoice. When you open the invoice, click on [Pay Invoice] and you will be offered the option to pay by PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.