Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
It is a shame that you are not more aware of certain bikes and their history, as the best restorations often occur when there is some kind of emotional attachment the restorer has, to the bike being restored.
Maybe you can do a crash course on a number of brands and see if anything catches your imagination/inspiration.
Thanks ColonelSanders. I haven't ridden a bike since I was a teen and am now 73 years old. I went ahead and bought a Schwinn S7 just to get back into it. A very long vacation from riding. I took it out to a local greenway last Wednesday and it rode and felt very good but since it has been a long time, I am not famaliar with what is out there to work on and enjoy riding. This one will get me back into the saddle and get some much needed exercise.
As far as what to restore or work on, I have always back then had Schwinn. I might have had a Murray but can't remember that one.
I am not famaliar with any from that point in time to now. Lots of companies have come and gone.
This will be just a pleasurable hobby and something to keep my mind working and not turning to mud.
I'll keep reading and searching here. I do see a lot of Trek, old Schwinn's, some Raleigh's, and others that I have no idea they are from the names.
Wish me luck on my new venture.
Thanks
Richard