Originally Posted by
mnmkpedals
..... thanks for the pic, that's kind of exactly what I was wondering about and wanting to see.
I enjoyed finding an opportunity to post the picture!
Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
..... not one manufacturer makes everything. You can't get the same color tape, cables, saddle, hoods, and cages from one place.
True! It can mean keeping a hunk of old handlebar tape in your wallet so you always have your color "swatch" handy. Or just taking a chance when ordering on-line... direct from China. Heck I compared three yellow fingernail polishes.... just to find the perfect yellow touch-up. I even found new old stock toe cages. Now... if I could just find a NOS vintage yellow Trek water bottle.
But this isn't my daily rider. So... my efforts will last a long, long time. And it kept me busy when the weather wasn't all that nice anyway. A lot of the old bikes I restore require a lot more effort and/or parts than this bike did. It is a labor of love... I enjoy the work.