So I've been working with this older woman who was originally interested in updating her Fuso she brought in a few months ago but the cost for everything she was able to buy a new carbon Trek Domane 4.5 with Ultegra...in which she did. She's a pretty unique lady as she basically bought the bike without really riding it. Reason being she didn't want to crash it as she's been sick for a few years and has diabetes and wants to get back into riding. She's not overweight and really quite frail. I'm guessing mid 60's?
She's retired and used to ride a lot back in day. Originally she wanted a Scott CR1 but I pursued her away from it since it's a pretty darn stiff and fast bike for someone who hasn't rode in about 30 years. So we set her up on a trainer and fitter her to something more relaxed and comfy. Plus it was prettier too!
So fast forward about two months and she's still coming in asking questions about her new Trek and possible directions for the Fuso. I'm guessing the Fuso must of sat outside but under a porch on the coast. Almost all of the chrome is rusted on all of the hardware on the bike but the paint on the frame is still really nice and glossy.
Now since I'm the only retro guy at the shop I get to work with her which I don't mind. The guys in the shop really despise since she comes in right before we close and stays for about half an hour at the least. She's a bit quirky also but I enjoy that in customers. She still wants to bring the Fuso back to life but we're still figuring out what direction to take. So for helping her out and just doing my job. She brought a gift in for me that she said she had laying around with no intentions of ever using again.
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Early 80's Medici Pro Stada with a SR headset and spacer and SR bottom bracket. I replaced and repacked all the bearings. The size is a little strange at 54 ST and 52 top tube so I'm guessing maybe something custom or was this a common size back then? It's in relatively decent condition with paint chips here and there.
All in all...karma does pay off.