My 1902 Pierce step through frame has been torn apart, cleaned and re greased annd now rebuilt. One fork leg was broken down by the axle and the other was cracked in same area. Had a friend who has a welder repair those areas. I had a set of Morrow hubs that I used to build a set of wheels so that I could use modern tires and take the bike for a spin.
The original cushion spring was broken into 8 pieces so was no use anymore. Thanks to gtdohn, who graciously provided advice on how I might locate a replacement, and then going above and beyond and sending me a spring he had and did not need. The spring fit perfectly and works flawlessly.
over time I will acquire something appropriate pedals, fenders, and anything else that makes it more original.
The ride is awkward and twitchy due to the steep angles of head tube and seat tube, combined with short wheelbase.
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