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07-23-23, 01:05 PM
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Hello!
From the Driftless region of western Wisconsin!
Moved here ten years ago, brought my 1972 Motobecane Grand Record along but it's been in the basement ever since. Earlier this year I thought maybe get it back into ride-able shape? Then instead bought a 2022 Kona Dew+ to commute to my part-time job just under a mile away... leave the car parked instead of driving such short trips.
The Kona's great but at over 36 pounds I soon decided I was getting into decent enough shape (I'm 74 now & my cardiologist agrees with my plans!) that warranted taking the Moto down for a thorough cleaning & re-lube where needed along with new ball bearings everywhere they'd been designed in. The Moto's just a bit over 24 pounds and with 2x5 gearing is more suited to recreational pursuits despite not having fenders... or maybe because?
Over half-century old but still up for quality time on the road!
Anyway, glad to be here. Many questions likely will follow.
Moved here ten years ago, brought my 1972 Motobecane Grand Record along but it's been in the basement ever since. Earlier this year I thought maybe get it back into ride-able shape? Then instead bought a 2022 Kona Dew+ to commute to my part-time job just under a mile away... leave the car parked instead of driving such short trips.
The Kona's great but at over 36 pounds I soon decided I was getting into decent enough shape (I'm 74 now & my cardiologist agrees with my plans!) that warranted taking the Moto down for a thorough cleaning & re-lube where needed along with new ball bearings everywhere they'd been designed in. The Moto's just a bit over 24 pounds and with 2x5 gearing is more suited to recreational pursuits despite not having fenders... or maybe because?
Over half-century old but still up for quality time on the road!
Anyway, glad to be here. Many questions likely will follow.
Last edited by spclark; 07-25-23 at 09:23 AM.
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