Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads I think most of the parts are original. The paint job still looks stunning. I was thinking about some fancier gearing and new tires. What would be your approach? by SuperOddFuture Adventure biking Adventure on a bike Bicycling Biking Cycling xbiking
sheesh_doink on April 22, 2024 11:37 am Ride on it to figure out what she needs first. After new tyres and some maintenance that is, looks like some crusty rubber on there.
Hintinger on April 22, 2024 11:59 am Ditch the light and the fenders, get some new tyres and brakepads and then ride that thing
BlackberryHill on April 22, 2024 12:07 pm Make sure it is mechanically sound, install new tires and probably brake pads, then go ride.
BodegaBandit- on April 22, 2024 12:15 pm I’d do a pop-a-wheelie first, prolly ride down some stairs after that. Save the no-hands for last in case you drop a chain and wipe out.
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Give her love
If it ain’t broke don’t “fix” it
Ride it.
Ride on it to figure out what she needs first.
After new tyres and some maintenance that is, looks like some crusty rubber on there.
Ditch the light and the fenders, get some new tyres and brakepads and then ride that thing
Hookworms
Bars with some rise
Metal petals
Charge spoon seat
Make sure it is mechanically sound, install new tires and probably brake pads, then go ride.
Pump your tires
I’d do a pop-a-wheelie first, prolly ride down some stairs after that. Save the no-hands for last in case you drop a chain and wipe out.
Swept bars unless you like back pain 😉