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Old 03-03-09 | 11:19 AM
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mickey85
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From: Linton, IN

Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer

It seems the biggest issue would be wet tape, a junked seat, and rusted chain. But you can trash bag the handlebars, use a QR seatpost to just take the seat with you, and keep the chain oiled well. I just picked up a NIshiki that had been outside for two weeks. The thing was in perfect condition, except for the chain, which looked like it was pulled from the Titanic...
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