Originally Posted by
miamijim
It really is a shame.
While 80's style TT/funny bikes may not command the same price as their road race counterparts they are much more rare. This particular bike, missing its top tube cable guides and shifter bosses is toast forever.
I am actually seeing more and more of them on the street here in NYC. They seem to be a new phase in the fixie trend. The first time I saw one, I was pretty shocked. That can't be a comfortable daily rider... But to each their own.
On the other hand, grinding off the bosses is just not cool.