Monday, December 1, 2008

MOST RECENT PROJECT, CLIENT RESTORATION

French, early 70s, hand built lugged steel frame. Bicycle had been converted to city bike style bars, shifters, & brake levers. Original leather saddle was shot. Bicycle was dissembled, frame cleaned and waxed. All brite metal parts cleaned and polished. Head set, bottom bracket, & hubs cleaned & overhauled. Wheels trued. New tires & tubes installed. Used steel drop handlebars , used diacompe brake levers & period correct Huret down tube shifters installed. New Brooks B17 saddle & cotton bar tape complete the restoration.