Tuesday, January 29, 2013

1995 KHS Aero Special Road Bike

1995 KHS Aero Special Road Bike. We sell and ship all the parts you need to repair, refurbish or upgrade your 1995 KHS Aero Special Road Bike whether it's the same year model, earlier or later model. Visit the Bike Boom website, call us and let our expert mechanics find the right part for your bike.  
If your'e not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this blue 1995 KHS Aero Special Road Bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.









Saturday, January 19, 2013

Univega Activa FS Hybrid Bike (early 90's)

Do you have a Univega Activa FS Hybrid bike? 
If you're not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this blue Univega Activa FS Hybrid bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.

Are you looking to repair this bike?
Links below for parts you can buy now on amazon.
Over the years we repaired thousands of these and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts. 
Buying parts for older bikes is confusing, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We use these exact parts to repair our customers bikes and created this list to make it easier for you to repair your hybrid bike.                                                                                                                                                                   
Parts list for Univega Activa FS Hybrid 

Tires (Standard for leisure riding): https://amzn.to/36aCvLz (choose 700x35 or 700x32)
Tires:(Flat resistant, heavy duty): https://amzn.to/2MLhUpj Select (700x35 or 700x32)
Front and rear (set) Shifters (good) : https://amzn.to/2u89Usc (select 6 speed)
Front Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2Pj0QHH
Freewheel (6 speed): https://amzn.to/2qx4c1t 
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Headset: https://amzn.to/38EkfvQ (Choose 26.4 but it's better to remove crown race and measure inside diameter for sure)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/34TYUMF (standard use, original part)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/369Nvbs improved performance and wet and cold condition 
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/2smGpT6
Handlebar (25.4 clamp): https://amzn.to/34SU2XT
shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk

          
Univega Activa FS Hybrid Bike
Univega Activa FS Hybrid Bike

Univega Activa FS Hybrid Bike
Univega Activa FS Hybrid Bike


Thursday, January 17, 2013

Early 90's Univega rover 301 mountain bike

If you're not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this blue Univega rover 301 mountain bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.


Are you looking to repair this Univega rover 301?
Links below for parts you can buy now on amazon.
Over the years we repaired thousands of Vintage bikes and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts. 
Buying parts for older bikes is confusing, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We use these parts everyday and created this list to make it easier for you to repair your bike.

Parts List for Univega rover 301 mountain bike


Tires (pavement, light off road): https://amzn.to/2YsSodj (choose 26x2.1)
Tires:(high performance off road): https://amzn.to/2LzPazq ((choose 26x2.1)
Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Front and rear (set) Shifters (good) : https://amzn.to/2u89Usc (select 6)
Front Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2Pj0QHH
Crank: https://amzn.to/2qp6e3H (choose 42/32/22 tooth type)
Freewheel (6 speed): https://amzn.to/2qx4c1t 
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Headset: https://amzn.to/38EkfvQ (Choose 26.4 but it's better to remove crown race and measure inside diameter for sure)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/34TYUMF (standard use, original part)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/369Nvbs improved performance and wet and cold condition 
Handlebar (25.4 clamp): https://amzn.to/34SU2XT
shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol

brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk

Univega rover 301 
Univega rover 301 
Univega rover 301 
Univega rover 301 
Univega rover 301 
Univega rover 301 

Mid 70's Univega Safari Ten Road bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
below are links to parts you can buy now on amazon.
Finding parts for older bikes can be frustrating, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. Over the years we repaired thousands of these and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts and we are glad to share it with you.

Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Handlebar Tape: https://amzn.to/2qxHiaf
Tires (good): https://amzn.to/2s9eipE (similar look, basic casual usechoose 27x1 1/4)
Tires (better): https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling):  (choose 27x1.25 or 27 1 1/4)
Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/347vWrv
Rear Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose w/ direct attachment)
Rear Derailleur (Better): https://amzn.to/2PupyVA (choose GS type)
Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (choose double)
Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)
Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/2RydlSI (Likely 68x122.5 but must measure spindle length before purchase)
Crank (good): https://amzn.to/2Yw7miQ (better quality fit and finish, will likely need a new bottom bracket)
Crank (better): https://amzn.to/2rg0YQx (lesser quality option, likely will not need a bottom bracket)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/3593fvC (Modern style)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/2DZbNZP (same style as original)
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads (good): https://amzn.to/36eEldP (casual use)
Brake pads (better): https://amzn.to/38ixNN7 (Improved performance and wet/cold condition)
Brakes (rear): https://amzn.to/2P31N8o
Brakes (front): https://amzn.to/2Prqcn2
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/2LQALz9 (similar to original
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/356h3Hc (modern style)Do you have a Univega Safari Ten Road bike? We sell and ship all the parts you need to repair, refurbish or upgrade your Univega Safari Ten Road bike whether it's the same year model, earlier or later model. Visit the Bike Boom website, call us and let our expert mechanics find the right part for your bike.  
If your'e not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this  red Univega Safari Ten Road bike road bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.