Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
"Firenze" was a low-end department store type Taiwan brand from before the days when Taiwan was building decent bikes. "Crazy TV Lenny" in Madison used to give them away for free with every television purchase, so you can draw your own conclusions. But they are English thread, which makes things easier for the OP.
Thanks for the background. I once tried to work on this level of bike for my neighbor and it was the most frustrating afternoon I ever spent.
I agree on the inadvisability of putting any significant money into it but it could be a cheap way to learn the basics. At least mistakes won't hurt something valuable.