It's a bit on the glam side, but if you are commuting on it then it's a commuter!
And it's a hotty.
Originally Posted by
Akadis
Try some "cut 'n polish" for old cars, it removes many a scratch and scuff mark and brings back the original color and shine. Just use it once for the rebuild and then go to ordinary polish for the annual make-over.
I know the feeling you get with a good find! Some alloy wheels are sure to come at you on another $20 bike somewhere.
Your Giant looks like a mean machine - well sorted and very individual. bicycle good very much!
Thanks Akadis for the tip and compliment on the Iguana. I really does feel like a mean machine. I feel I can go very fast on it. I like the 48x16 ratio too. Tempts me to try taller on my Jaunter (I love that name!). The rust spots are so bad on the Jaunter I had to scrub away significant patches of paint in a few locations. I'll just rattle can on something so I can complete my rebuild and then contemplate pimping it later.
I am just dying to see how light it comes out and how it feels to ride. Like I said, I have not owned a road bicycle in at least 15 years. I road ten speeds all through the late 70's and most of the 80's. I never appreciated my bikes, was a heinous bike abuser. Just rode them because I didn't have a car. By rebuilding this Jaunter it is like going back in time and doing it right. Something spiritual and feel-goody like that. And the selfish indulgence of it is more than vindicated by the fact that I am spending minuscule cash and it will transport by carcass to the shop and back, thereby benefiting my financials, fitness (mental & physical), & the world! Yay!
Please excuse my babbling. I really like this forum, the people seem so nice and less tending toward the bike snobbery and bragging (porn bikes). I am not normally so verbose.
Hopefully I can get it together enough to ride and take some snaps to post here. Happy and safe commuting until then all!