Originally Posted by randyjawa

Having owned a few such Falcon bicycles, my advice would be to change the wheels from the patterned Rigida steel hoops to alloy units. Seek a set that will accommodate 27" X 1" tires, if possible or even consider switching to 700c units. The Falcon is a nice bike held miserably back by the original wheels, in my opinion...


Better brake pads would be a benefit and, coupled with the alloy rim suggested, greatly enhance the bicycle's ability to stop. Other than that, I would leave the bike looking as original as I could. That Falcon is a pretty bicycle and, in my opinion, would not benefit from trying to make it appear more modern.