Originally Posted by thumpism

Got this extremely weathered and discarded Nishiki Backroads at the co-op this week for another forumista and began stripping it for shipment. First time in years I've had to use heat and impact to remove crankarms. First time ever I've had to cut a freewheel body off a hub. The steel seatpost was a bear to remove from the steel frame; not stuck but extremely reluctant to budge. I may not even try to true up the wheels.