Originally Posted by
grrg
Greetings! Just picked up an AD-SL, serial number 5589211. Silver with black pinstripes and chrome lugs. I’ll be replacing the hoods, brake pads and tires, but the rest of the bike is in great condition (both thanks to being in Arizona).
Congrats on finding an AD that you like. If the bearing grease in the bottom bracket, headset, hubs and pedals hasn't been refreshed, the AZ heat might have cooked it. Don't ride it much without checking.