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Old 08-01-18, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MiloFrance
Wow is that original paint? Gorgeous.
The paint and the bike are mostly original. The frame was carefully cleaned and polished and touched up with a purple nail polish that took ages to find. New cables, housings, tires and bar tape were added. The lower steel jockey wheel on the Benelux RD was replaced with a modified Suntour wheel to help the chain stay centered. Even the Sun branded Wrights saddle is still in good condition. I've had it for three or four years.
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