A Christmas gift from a bike guy

[Tim s]

Your bikes are looking great! I have given my wife a few bikes and I have also given my sister and brother a bike that I have detailed back to life. Both my children and my best friend from my childhood have also received bikes from me. The most memorable part for me is when I present it to them, all of them were surprised and kind of overwhelmed with joy. Your dad and brothers will remember that gift forever, good going. Tim

 

[Grey Ghost]

If your brother thought a 75 Conti was fast you ought to take him to a dealer who sells mid/high end racing bikes and let him ride one of those!

Old Schwinn 10 speeds were tractors compared to the European lightweights that hit the states in the early 70’s. Schwinn largely failed because they refused to recognize the public’s demand for professional grade equipment and frames. ( I don’t miss sew-ups at all though)

Nice job taping. The more you do the easier it gets.

Glad your brother is getting it.
Bikes are fun.

 

[Drosentreter]

Update: my dads bike is finished! Now I’ve got to find some rust free good chrome parts for my brothers color matched bike. I stuck an older 50s winged badge on it, not because the other was in poor condition, but I thought this one looked great in polished brass with the color combo.