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Old 02-22-10 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Doohickie
Thanks.

I still need to do the handlebar tape and clean up the drivetrain, and probably spring for new cables.
Quick review: Before,




During,




And now.... After. I got the new cable housings on so they are all now black, plus I wrapped the bars in black leather (cut from leather pants from a thrift store). Total investment of about $65 for the bike as is.




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Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
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