Fietsbob: Yes, but for the moment, I'd like free to be free and am already going to have to get another stem, handlebar,pedals, tires, other things.... At first I thought it could just be my year round commuting bike, but the amount of magnesium chloride sprayed in my area in winter does appalling damage(and it's the pnw where it barely goes below freezing). If I like the bike enough to keep long term(it is a bit big), I will probably repaint, and definitely hire a professional!
Unfortunately there is a line up of 2 bicycles in more dire need of repainting.
Thanks to all for looking and letting me know it is not likely a crack, just have to get around to cleaning it up. Brass wool preferable yes? Last time I went hunting for brass wool I could not find it.
I have not time for a total take down and clean because I am waiting for some parts to make it ridable for me, and my husband has been sneaking it out to ride.
Last edited by Heatherbikes; 05-23-14 at 01:32 PM.
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