HARPO
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Well, almost all original. Missing is the leather saddle that was changed out many, many years ago by the original owner who I just bought the bike from. I just replaced the original Hutchinson tires that were all dried out...yet kept the Hutchinson tubes that are still holding air!
NOTHING on the bike (except the saddle) had been changed since it was purchased. The decals are in perfect condition, and just minor chips exist on the frame. The brake cables have cracked in a few places, but even the brake pads are original and show little if any wear.
The Simplex front derailleur, which we all know is prone to breaking/cracking, is even in perfect shape.
All in all, a true survivor...unmolested in over 40 years of ownership. And barely ridden when the original owner had it.
Frame size is way to small for me, but I had to have it anyway. Still, I'll be listing it for sale here on Long Island (pickup only) shortly to someone I hope can appreciate it. Bikes this old in this condition rarely come along...
fred
NOTHING on the bike (except the saddle) had been changed since it was purchased. The decals are in perfect condition, and just minor chips exist on the frame. The brake cables have cracked in a few places, but even the brake pads are original and show little if any wear.
The Simplex front derailleur, which we all know is prone to breaking/cracking, is even in perfect shape.
All in all, a true survivor...unmolested in over 40 years of ownership. And barely ridden when the original owner had it.
Frame size is way to small for me, but I had to have it anyway. Still, I'll be listing it for sale here on Long Island (pickup only) shortly to someone I hope can appreciate it. Bikes this old in this condition rarely come along...
fred