My manager said I can have this bicycle for free! I have a vintage Bianchi Nyala, but I'd like to spruce this one up. I don't know a lot about fixing bicycles, but I'm willing to learn!
Does anyone know what I have here? Any places to start looking for replacement parts?
by AccountPrudent8636
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You have a very, very, very old bike that is worth doing anything to other than change the brake pads and making sure it can shift.
I doubt you could even find modern parts to use on it.
I had one of the Stumpjumper M4s, it was the best-handling hardtail I’ve ever had.
Based on your one photo:
* I can see it would benefit from a replacement chain such as a SRAM PC950
* It deserves new tires for sure just based on the existing ones being heavy low-end tires
* I would also remove the pedals and regrease their threads (left pedal is reverse threaded) since I see rust there. Check the crank bolts to make sure the arms are fastened well onto the spindle too (probably yes, but worth checking).
* A new set of cables and housings would also be nice, they can get corroded and draggy with age. Throw on some new brake pads too if they show significant wear.
* The shifters are at the age where it would do them good to flush and lube their internals (Tri-Flow aerosol oil is good for this).
* That front-wheel quick-release skewer also has rust, so put a drop of oil on the lever/pivot
For tires, it depends on what type of usage you plan on. Here is an all-around tire big enough to do XC trails, but also decently fast on pavement, if you need a starter: Michelin Country Dry 2, a 600-gram wire-bead tire with low-profile tread and a decent casing.
You will need a shock pump for the fork since it’s air-sprung.