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Old 04-03-07 | 06:08 PM
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From: Central Indiana

Bikes: Giant Cypress hyrbrid, Giant OCR2, Giant OCRc2, Giant Suede (wife's)

Bicycle restoration 101?

Well, I've recently become re-infatuated with classic/vintage Schwinns and am thinking about buying an old one and trying to restore it. (Probably a basic, single speed from the 50s or 60s.)

I'm a person of moderate mechanical skill and have recently completed some bike mechanics courses, so I know my way around the mechanics of a bike.

But here's the question:
I don't know a thing about rust removal or painting. Is there a good "Dummies" book or a resource for learning the basics of bike restoration? I think I'd enjoy this kind of project, but I'm the kind of guy who needs a reference manual or at least a source to turn to when I get stuck.
Thanks in advance.
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