Schwinn Ascension Mountain bikes were sold in large retailers like Walmart and Target on or about 2012. I created this post because the going rate to change brake pads by local bike shops was about $150 and although I want to support local businesses, I found some to be just downright untrustworthy so I decided to do it myself (pre-pandamic going rate is around $40 per wheel … [Read more...] about How To Fix Brake Problems on Schwinn Ascension Mountain Bikes
Outdoor Play
Swing Set Parts – updated for ebook
The purpose of this post is to outline all the parts that were mentioned in my book "Ultimate Guide to Building Your Own Backyard Wood Swing Set". For faster build, you can click on the links listed on this page to purchase needed parts for your backyard swing set. Please note that some of the items I used in my original build are no longer available so a similar … [Read more...] about Swing Set Parts – updated for ebook
Backyard Batting Cage Delayed by a Snow Storm in November
I was making a decent progress in setting support posts in to holes with concrete until this weather hit us. Because my last (12th) post was broken, I had to wait until next Saturday for my replacement. Since there is snow on the ground and overnight temperatures are in the 20s, I can no longer pour concrete because it will not set properly. I guess I will be waiting … [Read more...] about Backyard Batting Cage Delayed by a Snow Storm in November
Building a Backyard Batting Cage
With my 10 and 12 olds playing both travel and rec softball and baseball (respectively), I found myself struggling to find enough practice time between them, with both kids clamoring for individual attention from me. Since their skills were far apart, practicing them together was not practical. In addition, when I added up everything I needed to get ready for a practice … [Read more...] about Building a Backyard Batting Cage
How to Calculate the Diameter of a Bike Seat Post
Step # 1 - Cut out a small strip of paper, say 1" wide by 12" long Step # 2 - Wrap this paper strip around the seat post; Step # 3 - Mark the both sides of the paper strip with a pencil; Step # 4 - Unfurl the strip and measure the distance between 2 marks; Step # 5 - Use this equation: Diameter (D) = Circumference (C) / Pi For example, our … [Read more...] about How to Calculate the Diameter of a Bike Seat Post