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Old 11-24-12 | 09:51 PM
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Bikes: 1949 Hercules Kestrel, 1950 Norman Rapide, 1970 Schwinn Collegiate, 1972 Peugeot UE-8, 1976 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Jack Taylor Tandem, 1984 Davidson Tandem, 2010 Bilenky "BQ" 650B Constructeur Tandem, 2011 Linus Mixte

Originally Posted by RubberLegs
A couple trips up to the LBS, a bit of road testing around the neighborhood, working up a friend's bike that has sat for a few years. New tires, going through all the bearings, cleaning and lubing. NOTHING special, but interesting anyway, a 1979 KIA, a BIT heavy, all steal everything (except for the brake levers). Make me appreciate my vintage Bridgestone that much more! Cottered Cranks....now I remember how much I despised those!
It's nice that you were able to help your friend out with his old KIA bicycle. I used to feel the same about cottered cranks, but have moved past it now since most of my bikes have them.!
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