Originally Posted by
bikemig
Pretty bike. $70 is a decent price on this bike and $50 labor is a fair quote for the work that is being done. You should get some new tires.
Panaracer Pasela 27 x 1 and 1/4 are a good choice.
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...d-tire-27-inch
These Schwalbe tires are good as well,
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...7-x-1-1-4-tire
Tire availability is spotty because of the supply disruptions so you may have to look around a bit to find your tires.
Eventually you will want to change the gearing to 2 x 5 from the current 1 x 5. The nervar sport crank has an obsolete 128 bcd which means that chainrings aren't easy to find. You might be able to find one here by putting up a WTB in the C&V for sale forum. Alternatively that's really, really close to 130 bcd which is still made so you should be able to find a new chainring that will work. You may have to enlarge the hole a bit to make it work.
You'll need different chainring bolts to make this work and a front derailleur.
Did you ask the seller whether he/she had the old derailleurs and the old chainring? If not, it's worth asking as they may have them and might be willing to give them to you.
Thanks! Just asked the seller but don't have too much confidence that they'll answer. Hope they have the original! Good call.
Hm, I know the bike shop has 27'', just not sure how immediate the need is for replacement. The treat does look worn but no cracks... would you say it's best to replace those before some initial rides or if they look worn but good, it's fine to ride as is?
Thanks for the advice on the gearing! Looks like it may be a small challenge but worthwhile for me to note for the future if this bike is to become better.