Originally Posted by
Gammerus
If I have to get somewhere in the rain... is there something I can apply ahead of time to keep it from absorbing any water?
I am sure the last person cared about this bike a lot. When I removed the reflecter from the front I found that the previous owner wrapped what looks like surgical tape on the handle bar to keep it from getting scratched. There are a few small scrapes, a little rust on the chain gaurd, and a lot of gunk in hard to reach places
So would you say this is a decent bike? or just cool looking?
There is a product called Frame Saver that you can spray into the frame tubes to keep them from rusting inside. At $12 or so per can, a good investment. Cleaning and drying the bike after a wet ride will help to maintain the bike as well.
Things like the chain and cables may rust with time, but these can be replaced inexpensively.
As far as whether it is a decent bike... If you enjoy riding it, yes it is a decent bike. With proper maintenance it should last you a long time.