Continuing on: The real beauty is that the bike, close up, looks every bit as good as the pictures. Not a chip anywhere in the paint. Everything works - yeah a bit sticky and dirty from years of hanging in a garage, but everything works properly. Initial assessment has me needing two tubes, a pack of bar tape, a pair of straps, and the usual clean up and refurbishment.

OK, the purpose of this thread ain't just bragging, I'd like a few opinions from some of my fellow fix and flippers. Obviously this is a pretty nice touring bike - nice enough that if it was a 56 instead of a 49, the Bianchi Nyala would be up for sale, and the Magneet would start feeling threatened. So, it's definitely not going on Craigslist (like we need more fixie candidates). I'm probably going to save it for the Westminster swap in February, most likely asking $250.00. Possibly replace the seat with something that looks a little less worn (boy, I wish I had more of those Favorit leather saddles).

Since I'm already not looking at putting too much personal funds in the bike, I'm entertaining the thought of adding a rear rack, lower mounting points for panniers, and mudguards. Sell it as a turnkey tourer, probably asking $300.00.

Sound reasonable? Thoughts, opinions appreciated.