Originally Posted by rsterman

Well the fact that I already owned it certainly wouldn't change your opinion of it, but I accept your apology. There are, of course, things of which you are unaware. First off it was a free gift from a friend. Fixing it up has't been a very big expense, and it is quite attractive compared to the Sears 10 speed I have had since college in the early 70’s (actually an upgrade for me) I just have started to cycle as way to keep off weight recently lost. It appealed to me to take something of this age and keep it period correct and use it for exercise. I think it will last quite awhile. I don't have any delusions about the overall quality. I just thought it was a pretty vintage bike that could be cleaned up and serve my needs nicely over the next years. I think it will do that without my having to spend beau coup dollars to do it. I've made it 45 years without spending loads of money to do it before, no need to beak the bank now. Others on this forum have said it is an attractive bike worth rejuvenating. I'm glad I went with their advice. You obviously are a more serious cyclist than me, and you are entitled to your opinion. I surely respect that. But i will tell you with certainty, you are not having one scintilla more fun than me! I sympathize with the "foot in mouth" gaffe. Lol.....certainly have had to extract my foot many times over the years!!!!!have a great holiday season.....