Bikesmith provides specialized components, tools, metalworking and 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.
This website is currently undergoing a total renovation. (Especially this page which is almost 6 years old.) Please let me know if any links don't work
English 3 speeds
I have many parts, new or used. Also service and parts for Sturmey Archer AW, FW and S5 hubs.
Click here
to download a Microsoft Word document that contains links to just about any info needed
to work on old Sturmey Archer hubs. Also several tips of my own for wortking on them.
New 1/28/07 BB Cup Tool for hard to remove BB cups with shallow 5/8" flats, such as found on English 3 speeds.
New 11/04/05 Several new Short Crank Options
New Service - Crank Arm Shortening
New 11-12-04 Crank Cotter Press for older bikes.
New 7-25-03 Inexpensive 155mm Triple Chainring Cranks. These are made by modifying Dotek BMX cranks
I also do gas and TIG welding and brazing, including all of the typical braze-ons common to upright bikes;
Contact data;
Mark Stonich
Bikesmith Design
5349 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55417
(612) 824 - 2372
mark@bikesmithdesign.com
Useful stuff
Please check out my other site, the
Minnesota Human Powered Vehicle Association Web Page
Welding tip size comparison/conversion chart http://bikesmithdesign.com/Welding/Tips.html
You can also download the info as an Excel file by clicking http://bikesmithdesign.com/Welding/Tips.xls
12 steps to Designing a Great Handling Recumbent. (Preliminary Version Posted)
How to install bar end shifter or brakes in thick wall 7/8" handlebars.
Not exactly up to date, but you can see several of my earlier recumbents here.