Old 04-21-10 | 09:16 AM
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Bikes: 1989 Schwinn World Sport. 1994 Diamond Back Response Elite MTB. 1964 Schwinn Typhoon. 1974 Bridgestone Sprinter, 2015 Scott Sub 10 Citybike.

You will need some special bike tools- a crank puller, pedal wrench, allen key set, chain breaker, a bike stand. Japanese bikes made in the 80's are the easiest to find parts for. Almost any bike that old will need new cables, a seat, bar tape, a complete bearing regrease, maybe a chain, tires...the initial price is just the beginning.
Good luck.
If you want a French bike because of their comfortable ride, classic styling and prestige of ownership.. ..get one from the late 80's as by that time most of them had standard thread sizes.
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