Thank you for the kind offer. With my poverty, that cash is tempting. I was pretty certain it was a steal (like luker says), I'll admit, esp. at the Swap, where moderate level motobecanes were about 500$ IIRC. I did wonder, given the dirt on the bike and wear, if I would find some serious issue with the frame while fixing it up. However, I was pretty certain I would not find another vintage Serotta in my size at that price ever.

However, I'll pass, despite my lacking cashflow at this minute (between a root canal and the next issue of my book, I'm broke). The bike looked pretty rough when I bought it, but now that I've fixed it up some, it looks great. Finally got out and gave it a few good miles after teaching today-- added about ten or fifteen to my commute. No problems other than a few small adjustments, and the bike is quick and a joy to ride.

Of course, part of this may be that it has been raining here for about a week and I've been commuting on an old Shogun Mountain bike I hacked into something pretty cool for foul days. It was my first real ride in a bit, and the bike is fluid and very fast. Got away from the constant stoplights in the city and really let it loose, and it felt great. Hope to do about thirty on it Sunday, weather permitting.