Last summer, I ran across this frame amongst the thing laying around my parents acreage and decided to bring it home with me, not knowing what might become of it. I just thought it should be saved. A little while ago, I got the bright idea that my girlfriend might be the right candidate for this bike. She's not a big cyclist, but does enjoy a leisurely ride to the store or her short commute to work.
The brakes didn't work, it didn't shift, both of the wheels were horribly untrue, and all of the original steel parts were rusted. Not off to a great start so far.
Here are a few pictures of it's evolution. Step 1 mainly involved the removal and replacement of all the steel parts. Later today I'll post a couple more pictures of the major transformative step so far. With the help of SixtyFiver, the bike gets new wheels!
Original State - with some cables removed.
Some of the original heavy steel parts.
Getting there. New handlebars, chainweel and cranks, handlebar grips (which may change), and brake levers.
more to come...