Originally Posted by
rwh63
thx for the positive vibrations! Lots of meat on the pads. Frame appears great. Gumwalls very good (still some side nibs). Using 0000 steel wool and everything is shining up nicely. Barely any rust. This bike was definitely in good dry storage.
Enjoy it. It's good for occassional slower paced local riding on level terrain. Just take it easy with it, and avoid riding in the rain. Older brake pads (tend to dry and harden with age) have very limited stopping power when the steel rims are wet. I have to admit this bike brings back memories.