Independent Fabrication update!

Well not really.................I changed the wheels but that's about it.

I just got the tools for the SPOX wheels so I can at least true those up, but I won't be putting them on this bike. Actually I've got a wheel coming with a Paul single speed hub that I'll be pairing with a front wheel that has a white industries hub for this one.........PEACE

Royce Union! - Joy and sadness...........

So I got an old folding bike - a Royce Union yesterday,,,,,,,,,,,,,I loved it.

All original, a little rusty, but workable I thought,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
And then I tried to fold it. It didn't want to, so I threw on some PB blaster and tried to work it back and forth.............and then I did this:

The front part of the hinge is fine - the back part is twisted - I didn't realize I was that strong! Anyway by the time I realized I bent it the hinge was swinging fine.............Now it will fold but not reconnect - what now?
I don't know if I trust bending it back, it might be weak. UGH!!!!!!!!