no more Ochsner here
I loved my blue Ochsner find, but I realized that it was not the right bike for me. After lots of research and some restoring and cleaning I ended up selling it via Ebay for $600+. I tried another road bike, it was not as nice but a newer Japanese and more my size. But eventually, I realized that for daily commuting here in my new home in a Canadian University town, my best bet was something more upright with fenders. I found a 1983 Schwinn World Tourist (made by Giant) on Ebay for $47. It was in pristine condition, with only one cracked rear reflector. It cleaned up well, and is working like a charm. It has a ten speed, pre-indexed shifting, that uses a free-wheeling BB, that allows you to shift gears while coasting. Good for riding in an urban setting. It suits me and it is easier on my aging torso.