Originally Posted by
kc0yef
Just arrived CHROME and rusty...
I took the brass brush to it and a lot of the rust disappeared but there is bad rust in the joints...
Shimano XT Deore shifters thumb and Rear Derailleur crank headset and brakes and a nice bell(doesn't work)
Is this worth saving?
Cool Handlebars
I wouldn't scrap it. Wouldn't spend a ton on it either. It's not a gold mine, so you can't really make money flipping it after fixing it if that's what you mean. If you want to flip it, just clean it and sell it, don't fully restore.
If you want a killer old trail bike then go for it. It's a nice-riding piece of history.
New wheels, chain, cables, housing, tires, tubes, seatpost and saddle. Repack bearings, treat rust throughout (this will be a big job with so much rust) and you've got a nice mid-80s ride there.
Originally Posted by
Greyryder
Ask down in the mountain bike forum, seeing as what you have there is a mountain bike. Judging by the roller cam brakes, I'm guessing it's from some time in the 80s.
Classic and Vintage might go better. You can find instructions for cleaning chrome and aluminum there too.