Hi, all you Univegians!
I just found this Sporttour '86 or 87, used by a girl since new.
Sad to see how a one-owner bike can become such a mess!
The frame has many scrapes and scuffs, and I almost needed a chisel to get the spokes cleaned, not to mention the rear hub area. Brakes were squealing loudly, and gears needed adjustment.
But here is the good part... the rims run fairly true, and after tuning the drive train it all clicks. After taking them apart the brakes work fine again as well.
Before starting to replace and/or upgrade parts I decided to ride it a bit and find out what I could live with and what I won't. I already know that I'll want a new saddle, and think I found one:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Dia-Compe-Comp...ductPromotions
I also want brake lever hoods - does anyone know whether these would fit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...-2147483553-20
Meanwhile here is a before and after cleanup shot:
