My new career is providing specialized 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.
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
If you are into the old English 3 speeds, I have many parts, new or used. Also service and parts for Sturmey Archer AW, FW and S5 hubs.
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.