Initially my intent was to fix up my bikes and make some videos as I was doing so, to help other people. Well, after watching several videos, there are some pretty knowledgeable people out there, and you don't need me. Although, I've found some to be bogus, and most of them contradict each other. I say "bogus" because one guy is supposedly straightening out a wobbly wheel, does all these adjustments, and the wheel is still wobbly, and he's like "Look! I fixed it!" NOT. He does the same thing in another video where he makes V-Brake adjustment look easy. Again, NOT fixed! I found his videos to be helpful in other ways, however, like when it came to some of the specialty tools that are available, that I didn't know about, some that I did, but just never splurged for them. So, as I am STILL having issues with the darn brakes, not just on the SchwinnFo bike, but the Trek as well, and undoubtedly will continue, as I have never quite gotten the knack of adjusting cables. So I got myself a cable puller/4th hand tool (why they call it 4th rather than 3rd is beyond me), a caliper gauge, a bearing/spoke gauge, and some cable end-caps.

I hate spending money on all these tools,... but... I want to be able to work on my own bikes, and if that requires special tools, then so be it. As long as it makes my life easier! So those are on order.

Meanwhile, my new Huffy handlebars and grips came in (for the SchwinnFo). For some reason, and perhaps it is because I had earlier tried to order replacement parts, but the order never seemed to go through, that they sent me two of each! Huffy parts are extremely reasonable. A comparable set of handlebars elsewhere would have cost me 10x more. The grips, 2-3x more. I have loathed Huffy my entire life... and I am beginning to love this brand... just a bit. Affordable? Yes. Cheap? Maybe. Excellent customer service? Absolutely! Good geometry on their bikes? Exceptional. USA owned? Yes. Made in China and Taiwan? Yes, but still, US owned. Who says that Huffy can't step up their game and become a reputable bicycle brand? I say they can, and could, if they wanted to. But why would they, they're the best selling bike brand in the US. But I'd love to see a Huffy in the Tour de France!!! Hahahahhahaha No, seriously. ;)

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