The original idea behind this blog was to show each step of dissembling, cleaning, reconditioning and reassembling of each bike. In my excitement to get started I didn't document the full break down or even take some 'before' pictures. Above you can see the frame of the trail-a-bike I decreed the guinea pig.
The trail-a-bike is a Kent Co-Pilot that we bought a couple of years ago for $20. The kids have used it well but are getting to big and heavy to make it practical. Since it's only half a bike with a coaster brake it is much easier to start on. The plan is to clean every part, strip off the blue paint and spray on a yet to be determined color, reassemble, test ride and then sell it. As the picture above shows, I have the crank out but not yet broken down and the bearing cups for the bottom bracket are still in. All the other pieces I'm keeping 'organized' by tossing them into a spare bin.
You can see where I've started sanding the front arm. This would be very time consuming to do, thankfully I've found a friend that has a sandblaster. Next on the list: Improving the lighting in my garage and getting replacement ball bearings.
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