229 Bishop N, Alexandria, Ontario, Canada K0C 1A0 (613) 525-0066 e-mail: lee@americancycleservice.com

Thursday 27 December 2012

WHATS NOT TO LIKE?

Compact and simple, with vertical pushrods.

Thursday 20 December 2012

Tuesday 18 December 2012

51 PANEAD FRAME SEAT TUBE REPAIR PROCESS

Typical dented seat post. Customer wants to be able to run an original pogo seat

clean and prep

scribe and cut out section

fit and replace with new patch of tubing. 

Blend

Done!

Thursday 13 December 2012

Wednesday 12 December 2012

AMERICAN_CYCLE

YOU CAN ALSO FOLLOW THE SHOP ON INSTAGRAM

Saturday 1 December 2012

Friday 30 November 2012

Thursday 29 November 2012

SHAVING 39MM FORK LOWERS

Trim, true and spin.


getting there...

done.

Saturday 24 November 2012

Friday 16 November 2012

Thursday 8 November 2012

CHAD DIDN'T BUY THIS SPORTY FOR THE SEAT.

My buddy Chad just picked up this 96 XL. Aside from the frame and the motor, everything is up for grabs. If you see anything you like just drop me a line and I will get you setup.


Friday 2 November 2012

4:30 a.m.

Working on a 5 speed, changing out leaky seals on the trans and primary. Woke up thinking about work and how much I actually need to get done in the next few months, so I got here early and got going on this job.
Perfect start to the day....Pennywise on the stereo, fresh coffee and a nice straight forward job on the lift. I wish everyday started this good.

Monday 29 October 2012

Friday 26 October 2012

BRAT STYLE

I really wish there was another name for this kind of bike....every time I say it I hear "Gangnam style" in my head.
Still a cool bike though...

Thursday 25 October 2012

ONE OF MY FAVORITE PANHEAD'S

Found this cool sketch of one of my favorite all time bikes. Chopper Dave knows  how to do it.

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Monday 22 October 2012

SWEET SIMPLICITY

There are so many wires inside a late model fairing that it's hard to believe chopped bikes can run on 15 wires and less. Sometimes technology doesn't simplify things.

Sunday 21 October 2012

Monday 15 October 2012

Saturday 13 October 2012

Friday 12 October 2012

CHROME





Chrome won't get you home, and black is cooler anyways.

Thursday 11 October 2012

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Tuesday 9 October 2012

WHY I DO IT...

Yesterday was my families thanksgiving supper, all the usual suspects were there. It is a good mix of friends and relatives, and always a good time.
A close family friend asked me why I do what I do.
Obviously I'm not wealthy from it, and I'm definitely not doing this to watch myself on T.V.
So why?
I do this because there is nothing as satisfying as building a machine, or even parts of a machine, and knowing that you accomplished it completely on your own. Modifying someone else's work is interesting, but not quite the same.
Even the smallest most simple parts can last a lifetime if they are built well.
Honestly, I don't know why anyone wouldn't do this?













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Monday 8 October 2012

HIBERNATION IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!

Took this picture Yesterday afternoon. This means winter is almost here...I know it's not great news.
On the upside, winter is a perfect time for you to drop your bike off and have us do that service or custom work you have been waiting for!
Still have bookings available, but it is closing fast!
Drop us a line by email or phone anytime, and we would be glad talk about it.

Saturday 6 October 2012

MINI LED TAILIGHTS

These tailights are made right here in Canada.
Running and brake light 3 wire hookup
1 / 1/4" wide and about 1 3/4" long
Polished or machine finished aluminum, wicked bright LED's, sealed with 2 O'rings, stainless clip and stainless 1/2" bolt for mounting.


$70.00