"Hopelessly" meaning it looks like hell but was made "rideable." The cranks feel crunchier than I'd like them to after cleaning and re-greasing, but we just did a thirty mile ride (my friend's first road ride) and things were "fine."




it's time for a new one and new bearings.

looked a bit like this, only worn more in line-- this one looks like it was also loose... http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post16102012