Originally Posted by
Yogurt
I just need to say that you have a work of art and I must have looked at those photos dozens of times when it was on eBay. The patina alone is worth the price you paid. I think if the tape has been on the bike for a while, it is a part of its history, just like the rest of the bike. I think you should keep it as is. It's as close to original as it will ever get.
PS- My favorite part of the bike is the twine cable guide.
Thank you. That's very kind of you.
I've always really liked their fleur-de-lis lugs and nickel plating. It was probably quite a sight when new. I wasn't even going to post about this bike, but I got to worrying that it might be rusting without my even knowing it. I'm not anxious to alter it in any way, but I don't want my inaction to worsen its condition. So I'm just soliciting opinions.