Clueless Nashville-based Bike Newb Joins Web Forum
09-16-14, 01:49 PM
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Clueless Nashville-based Bike Newb Joins Web Forum
Hey guys/gals. I recently found my dad's '76 Schwinn Super Le Tour rusting in the woods behind the barn. I am attempting to restore it and ride and quickly realized that I need help. I have NO CLUE what I'm doing. Haven't ridden a bike since childhood (I'm 34). Looking forward to chatting with you!
09-16-14, 03:15 PM
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Note.docYour not clueless if you had sense enough to sign on here! I have learned more than I wanted to in the last few months. This place is addictive! Post lots of pics and ask lots of questions.
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09-16-14, 05:36 PM
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Welcome to BF and good luck with your project. If that bike was outdoors for an extended period of time, you might want to get a situation eval from a good LBS. You might be looking at terminal rust or a rehab project that’d cost more than it’d make sense to spend on it. Good luck with it.
09-16-14, 07:18 PM
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The frame barely has any rust. Just minor surface. I bought an old schwinn traveler minus wheelset with period components in great shape for $40. Hope it works! Thanks for the welcome, guys!
