Cool story

[markivpedalpusher]

Ladies love pretty shiny stuff - probably no harm no foul in this instance - I have some cream Schwinn grips to donate if needed but it would take a few days to get there.

 

[Misterotis]

This is an amazing story, well because we know the lady that owns this particular bike. She lived in our neighborhood. For over 20+ years, we have seen her ride her bike to and from work. As we live just outside the downtown area of Sacramento and our jobs are located near the Capitol, we typically ride our bicycles to work (unless there’s inclement weather). Unlike us, we can honestly say, she rode her bike every day inclement weather or not. Occasionally we’ll see her and wave hello. Her bike is locked around a pole of a street sign, same location every day right in front of plain view of the security desk where you enter the the building. Of course we ask about her cool old Schwinn. She told us that she has owned this bike most of her life, that she loves this bike, and that she rides it everywhere she goes.

Before the pandemic, we ran into her downtown. She was riding a modern bike, so we asked about her old Schwinn. She told us that she recently moved from our neighborhood into an apartment downtown. She parked the bike behind the gate locked. Someone stole the bike. She was so unhappy, understandingly. We felt so bad for her. Her friends all pitched in to buy her a replacement.

So to read this story by Dave @Porkchop & Applesauce, made my day. I called both Dave and Jesus @jesus, and told them our story. They were both flabbergasted. What a small world I told them. It was great to hear that the bike will be back with its owner this weekend. Hoping to see the two back together riding around in our downtown soon.

Kudos to Dave and Jesus for getting this old bike back to it's rightful owner. Thanks Dave for sharing this wonderful story.

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While we walk from our parking garage or ride by, we would see this old Schwinn locked up same place every time.

I love this. Hopefully she brings it inside so the local low life’s don’t steal it again.

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

Ladies love pretty shiny stuff - probably no harm no foul in this instance - I have some cream Schwinn grips to donate if needed but it would take a few days to get there.

Sjbiker also offered a set! Thank you both for your offers. She is coming on Saturday morning to pick it up. If I can’t find a set locally in time….Eddie boy lives near her and has also offered to help find the rack/basket combo that’s missing. So if need be maybe they could be sent to him? I’ll keep everyone posted. Love the generosity and kind hearted people here on the Cabe!

 

[Misterotis]

Sjbiker also offered a set! Thank you both for your offers. She is coming on Saturday morning to pick it up. If I can’t find a set locally in time….Eddie boy lives near her and has also offered to help find the rack/basket combo that’s missing. So if need be maybe they could be sent to him? I’ll keep everyone posted. Love the generosity and kind hearted people here on the Cabe!

Keep us posted. Maybe some pictures of her with the bike?

 

[GTs58]

Really? I've tried and if effed up the paint...

What the hell did you use? WD-40 and steel wool will clean it. Or just wiping it down with mineral spirits or even a good degreasing soap and water.

 

[jesus]

Hi everyone, I know a lot of people have questions regarding this story and I’m hoping to have some answers come this Saturday . A very big Thank you to David for taking the time to oil and lube the bike I think she’s gonna be very happy with it and David that was very kind of you to do that for

 

[GTs58]

Hi everyone, I know a lot of people have questions regarding this story and I’m hoping to have some answers come this Saturday . A very big Thank you to David for taking the time to oil and lube the bike I think she’s gonna be very happy with it and David that was very kind of you to do that for

I can't wait until the movie comes out! 😉 👍 To you and David!

 

[mrg]

Great ending to a good story, if you rub/buff it down with a clean cloth it will blend the Linseed oil in better and in little while you won't even know ( got to air it out a bit tho! ), always use it after a 0000/WD scrub, you'd be surprised how much rust comes off the paint!

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

Hi everyone, I know a lot of people have questions regarding this story and I’m hoping to have some answers come this Saturday . A very big Thank you to David for taking the time to oil and lube the bike I think she’s gonna be very happy with it and David that was very kind of you to do that for

Thank you Primo! None of this would have been possible with out you!

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

I can't wait until the movie comes out! 😉 👍 To you and David!

Coming to a Hallmark channel in your local listing’s this fall! Lmao!