Brian R.
Wore out three sets of tires already!
My 5 year old fell asleep just as I was parking for the Auto Show, so while he catches some Zzzs, here's my latest find and my oldest bike! I think it's an 1890 Rudge Bicyclette Diamant No.2.
The crankset is loose, and it needs saddle leather, a few spokes, and tire rubber, but with those issues fixed I hope it will be a good rider. The "poor man's plating" has to go. Bare metal would be better than silver paint.
I'm excited to have a pre-diamond frame bike. I sold a pair of Solex carbs and related parts to raise some of the needed funds. I'm much happier with this machine than with some automotive paperweights that I would never use.
Info, comments, corrections and suggestions are welcome.
The crankset is loose, and it needs saddle leather, a few spokes, and tire rubber, but with those issues fixed I hope it will be a good rider. The "poor man's plating" has to go. Bare metal would be better than silver paint.
I'm excited to have a pre-diamond frame bike. I sold a pair of Solex carbs and related parts to raise some of the needed funds. I'm much happier with this machine than with some automotive paperweights that I would never use.
Info, comments, corrections and suggestions are welcome.