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Old 12-28-19, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cudak888
I've been lurking here with interest, and enjoying every bit of this. Seeing that it's that good under the grime is absolutely fantastic news.

It's also extremely refreshing to see someone go ahead and polish up a bike of this age, rather than succumb to the nonsense that unpolished paint and grime are somehow part of the patina (they aren't).

-Kurt
Thank you for the affirmation! I think we share the same focus on these old gems. It’s a responsibility I feel obligated to fulfill when finding such a bicycle. This one is a preservation. Lube all bearings, polish what can be polished and rebuild the wheels. Thanx for following.
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