I dismantled the Ross yesterday, cleaned the frame and components and applied a light coat of boiled linseed oil to the frame this morning.

Ross frame and fork wiped down with boiled linseed oil.

No polishing - just a basic cleaning.

During the tear down I determined a new headset, chain and rim strips were needed. Mucho Cheapo of course. I would normally opt for rim tape but there is that budget to consider.

Expenses so far:
Mucho Cheapo Ross - $10.00
Mucho Cheapo Neco headset - $9.90
Mucho Cheapo 7-speed chain - $9.96
Mucho Cheapo Amazon rim strips - $7.49

Mucho Cheapo expenses to date - $37.35