Originally Posted by
jatree
Appreciate it. I don't think this particular seller is willing to budge much from his price.
That new seat will certainly be softer on your important bits - I met the physician who made the first of those seats and sold them to specialized.
sucks the guy is firm on the price, but just keep looking craigslist has many used schwinn's popping up all the time and some old fuji's too.
6 degree bacon on that Dr. and his saddle design, its a genius idea!
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Originally Posted by
jr59
Having a comfy set of twig and berrys is VERY important!
It seems to be a fun project for you, with how you got it and the memories it holds for you.
Don't worry about how much it weighs. JUST RIDE IT!
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i have been riding it like crazy, once a week to work (the rest i commute on my other bike) and do 15 milers on saturday and sunday.
the weight is only the issue as i live on the third floor and after a taxing ride carrying the thing up is tiresome when i need to carry the other bike down to take my son to the park.
Originally Posted by
3speedslow
second/third it. Ride the bike. I just picked one up and am enjoying it. Put the bare mechanics to it to test the fit and pin-point the work items . Now stripping for total overhall and cheap parts bin upgrades.Maybe 1 or 2 nice bits from the LBS. Best addition are the old Velo orange fenders for commuting duty. I don't much worry about weight cause I'm slow on anything I ride, doctors orders.
I liked the black frame so much, I had to strip the decals off and hit the lugs edges with the gold paint pens. Really makes it stand out.
i wonder if the previous owners of yours covered the gold with touch up, mine was always gold, but i cant remember if i may have done that to it when i was a teen?
its a wonder how an old bike still rides great with minimal workings and major abuse. the fact i am still rolling on most of the original parts & bits is amazing after all i have done to it over the years. crap i may have just jinxed myself