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Rehab Projects – A 1990’s GT mountain bike total rebuild from salvage

This classic 1990’s GT mountain bike, lovingly revived from a local recycler for just twenty dollars, has undergone a remarkable transformation. The original wheels have been recycled, and the frame has been meticulously cleaned and completely stripped down. (see list of services we offer)

It’s been equipped with new components including a hollow tech bottom bracket, a precision headset, an adjustable stem, fresh handlebars, recycled giant brake levers fitted with new brake pads, wheels sourced from VV, brand new tires and tubes, an 8-speed 11 x 36 cassette, a sleek new derailleur, a crank with a 36T chain ring, a new seat post along with a recycled seat post from VV, all-new cabling and housings, and a shiny new 8-speed KMC chain.

REHAB FOR SALE: Get ready to hit the trails, as this bike will be available for sale at the start of the cycling season.

Salvage of a GT-MTB bike with total rebuild

bicycle total rebuild of GT -MTB that was to be recycled

Salvage of GT -MTB bicycle - total rebuild

Rehab Projects – “Cycle Salvage” leads to a new satisfied client

Salvaged Catrike bicycle destined for new beginning

Rehab Your Bike acquired a Catrike initially destinned for the salvage yard that has undertook a comprehensive rebuild to restore it to excellent condition.

The project involved installing all new parts along with dedicating numerous hours to meticulous cleaning and refurbishment. The upgraded features included a streamlined shifting system and a 1 x 10, 11 – 52T drivetrain, along with new spindles, disc brakes, bearings, a 34 T hollow crank, and fresh tires and tubes. (see list of services we offer)

Upon completion, the Catrike found a new owner in a woman who could no longer ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle. She was thrilled by the way it performed, noting its smooth ride, responsive shifting, and effective braking.

Salvaged Catrike bicycle frame awaiting assembly

Salvaged Catrike bicycle on bench being assembled

Fully assembled Catrike bicycle ready for riding

Spring Special now in effect - Save Now!

This is the time of year that we offer our Spring Tune-Up Special to make sure your bike is reliable, safe and functioning properly. Book NOW and save, simply send a text or call us at 613-246-2495 for a quote.

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Rehab Projects – Tale of ONE Trike and TWO families

A Community Trike bicycle used by two families

A new client purchased a trike through online shopping, and when it arrived in a box during Covid 19, they found it wasn’t easy to assemble due to missing parts and no manual. They reached out for help, and I discovered several manufacturing defects, which I promptly reported to the supplier. The client received a refund and then asked if I could recycle the trike since the online supplier didn’t want it back.

I managed to correct most of the defects using shims and replacement parts. This project was initially donated to a nurse for her kids, and two years later, we received it back for some major service and new shims. It was then donated to a child with a disability, who could finally ride with her siblings and was overjoyed.

Here was a child who couldn’t ride a two-wheeler, now enjoying a trike and a large family on a budget got a trike donated for a deserving daughter.

Community trike bicycle rebuild and donated to family

Community trike bicycle total rehab rebuild

Community trike bicycle donated to child with disability

Rehab Projects – Simpsons Sears 10 speed road bike

Simpson Sears 10 Speed bicycle total rehab rebuild

This was a remarkable restoration that featured a classic Simpsons Sears prized 10 speed road bike, manufactured in Japan and generously donated by a local scrap metal company to a valued repeat customer and friend. After spending several years outdoors, the bike’s wheel spokes were rusted and needed to be recycled.

The bike was meticulously stripped down and resurfaced with automotive primers and paint, while the original head tube Sears logo was preserved for aesthetic appeal. The leather seat remains original, complemented by forks sourced from a 1967 Atala bicycle and seat posts repurposed from the well-stocked parts bin at Rehab Your Bike. The bike boasts all-new wheels, tubes, tires, headset, handlebars, brake levers, brake calipers, an 11×36 cassette, a rear derailleur, a hollow tech bottom bracket, a 38T crank, bar tape, grips, and is finished with a motorcycle tool bag from Value Village.

Initially designed as a single speed road commuter bike, it was later converted to a gravel 10×1 bike upon purchase by a new client. This bike performs as well as any brand new model and was sold at the full asking price of $675.00.