Chrome Molly: I checked and i dont see any deep enough to rust mostly just light scratches. Do you know if there are specialty paints to match older model bikes?
3alarmer: thanks for the info ill check them out.
Would you guys sudjest i upgrade any of the parts? From what ive heard the components on the back of the bike make it heavier than it needs to be but im not sure replacing parts for weight is worth separating the original parts i like the original look.
...the most common upgrade on these is to swap out the crank for cotterless square taper using an adapter,
and maybe to upgrade the wheels, but if you like the look as is, that's how you ought to keep and ride it.
The idea of lightening them up, while appealing, is kinda a fools errand.......it's never gonna be real light.
Here's one that i found as a bare frame, so i was free to do all the modifications without pangs of conscience.
It's a very fine riding bicycle, and enjoyable to ride. It will never be either fast or light.
