Did full powder coat, decals, 1x9 conversion, new bb and headset, polished the sungino cranks and other components as close to chrome as I could, did Italian colored lines for some added flair and its sitting on panaracer dart classics for tires! Comment if you wanna see the bikes original colors and condition!
Bought the frame and built it up with various parts from eBay, local bike co-ops/shops. It’s the most comfortable bike/favorite that I’ve owned. Learned so much in the process as well, wheel building and other things I’ve never done etc. It gave me a real appreciation and better understanding of bike mechanics and maintenance. Had to fully rust treat in inside, it was in rough shape. Currently rocking front basket life, the rear basket was the first iteration until I got the big boy up front. Singletrack 4 lyfe.
It's mostly a grocery getter/commuter these days but its a ton of fun on the neighborhood trails. Great for bikepacking and touring, packs up in a bike box nicely. I have a pair of slick tires for paved rides but I mostly just put them on in the winter and switch back to the knobbies in the spring. The cockpit is strange to say the least but its crazy comfortable and has changed my mind as a former drop bar hater. I just love how durable and versatile these old bikes are.
I’m picking up this bike in a couple of days. Planning to turn it into my first city commuter. Tell me it’s a good choice and why please!
Not sure if I’m overpaying or not but I figured this opportunity won’t come back again in the near future… It looks to be an extra small which is perfect for my short queen! It will match greatly with my 970 😎