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03-07-24, 06:15 PM
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03-07-24, 06:23 PM
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That looks like a fun and rewarding cleanup project.
03-07-24, 06:31 PM
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My next question is, would this bike be much different to refurbish than the 1980s Japanese bikes I have done?
03-07-24, 06:49 PM
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I don't think that's rust. The aluminum parts have the same color crud stuck to it.
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My collection: 1947 Ciclo Piave, 1955 Liberia, 1969 Colnago Super, 1972 Legnano Olimpiade Record Specialissima, 1980 Mercian Vincitore, 1983 Gitane Interclub, 1985 Peugeot PGN10, 1986 Bianchi Vittoria, 1987 De Rosa Professional, 1989 Vitus 979, 1990 Bianchi Axis, 1990 Specialized Sirrus, 2001 Colnago Dream B-Stay, 2007 Trek 1000
03-07-24, 07:36 PM
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Stuff of dreams for slowing massaging back into a ‘like new’ state, inch by inch. Love it!
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03-07-24, 09:12 PM
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03-07-24, 09:37 PM
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I would consider reducing the tilt of the bars, raise the levers after. Red cloth tape.
42t inner ring just to make the bike more useable.
new brake pads, try to retain the holders.
‘if needed Universal reproduction brake lever hoods are around.
don’t cheap out on the tires.
a tuxedo bike when done.
03-08-24, 07:04 AM
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I didn't realize this is such a collectors bike. I was going to make an offer
but this is a friends and probably worth a lot more than I could pay
but this is a friends and probably worth a lot more than I could pay
