Originally Posted by Infodiva
Found that exact model this summer in Chicago, from a guy who had bought it for his wife in 1984 and she really didn't like to ride. It probably had about 80 miles on it. It fit my husband perfectly, and he uses it as his commuter bike. But, we paid about 4 times what you did! He put a Brooks Champion Special on it. IIRC from the literature, this bike originally came with a Brooks saddle.
Yep $300 would be a fair price, I think. How does he like his?
I looked into getting a the Brooks saddle. That would cost me more than the bike! I’m still thinking about it.
I figure I need to prioritize my spending.
1. Hooks to hang it from the ceiling.
2. Rustproof the frame interior and wax the exterior
3. Cycle Computer
4. Something to carry tools and spare tube - (seat bag or small trunk?)
Then, Maybe, and in undetermined order:
Larger handlebars and maybe swapping the shifter levers
Clipless pedals
Brooks saddle