Old 09-26-10 | 06:17 PM
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Bicycle Funk
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Thanks for the tips guys, I decided I'm going to keep this Univega Specialissima. The dent is very small and merely cosmetic. I'm going to do a full restoration and just bondo up that dent before painting. I'll definitely post a thread showing extensive before and after pics. It should be a beaut! Plans are the Univega metallic gun metal for the frame/fenders with dark brown brooks saddle/bar tape, noodle bars, bar end shifters, suntour derailleurs, and some nice 36 spoke box rims laced to some tasty phil woods.

I would have to agree with Bacciagalupe that fixing an old bike up can cost just as much as buying a newer modern bike. I paid $100 for my frame/fork/headset/brakes/sr triple crank/seatpost and by the time I'm done getting the whole thing running with paint and all, at LEAST $800 will have been spent. I'd rather have a pristine 70s/80s bike than a pristine modern one. Nothing like getting those classics and taking them back in time. B)
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