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Old 04-07-07 | 04:35 PM
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Really old Bridgestone

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It's pretty awesome...everything, including the bell and the seat, is stamped BS. The chaincase is almost totally sealed, so the bike still rides smoothly. The front brake sucks, but the rear drum brake actually works pretty well. It even came with a hood ornament, a wheel lock, mud flaps, and a very serious kickstand. Any thoughts on the age? The guy I bought it from said 1948, but I forgot to ask him how he got that. I can't find a date stamp anywhere, and the hub shells are caked with rust. The whole thing is rusty, but the tubes aren't bad and the drivetrain is still really good, and I thought I'd kick myself later if I didn't get it. Oh, and it weighs 8,000 pounds. No joke.
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