Restoring My Old Bike For Commuting!
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@duckyluver12 3 жыл бұрын
For all those people who said you "ruined" the bike...having it sit in storage in original condition isn't useful for anyone. I think you showed the bike more love by customizing it and riding it every day than keeping it in "original" condition and not enjoying riding it.
@grindeyyyyy 3 жыл бұрын
If it's his he can do what he likes with it especially if he doesn't plan on selling it
@lavonnealexander6936 2 жыл бұрын
I literally bought a old vintage bike and put new modern parts. It’s still in the shop, I can’t wait to ride it.
@NotJustBikes 3 жыл бұрын
Nice ride, man! Glad to see Jeanie is given a new life, instead of ending up in a canal.
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I would have had to go a fair distance to find one but yeah... I know what you mean. 😜
@stefanosanastasi99 3 жыл бұрын
Whaaat! Not Just Bikes is here!?! One of my favourite channels ever since I'm moved to the Netherlands! If you don't know this channel make sure you check it out ASAP
@olinhannum 3 жыл бұрын
For real, there's a lot of snobbery in the bike community. It's hard to tune out, but props for getting that hate on the previous video and soldiering on to make this one. Bicycles are built to be ridden, good on ya. I guarantee that given the choice, the person who built that frame would much rather it still be in use in this form than sitting in a garage in its original form.
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Olin! There's a lot of opinions out there haha, this new version of the bike is what I'm stoked on so thanks for the comment!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Give this video a like for Jon!
@issers 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao here in Amsterdam we hope our bike looks messed up, just so it doesn't get nicked.
@farkasambrus5741 3 жыл бұрын
I built a second fixie from 60$ just to if it got stolen i wouldn't mind it as much.
@issers 3 жыл бұрын
@@farkasambrus5741 Yep that's the way to go.
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha so true. Mine actually looked like I pulled it out of a canal when I lived there.
@issers 3 жыл бұрын
@@LeahandLevi I have to park my bike near the Haarlemmerdijk nearly every day. If it doesn't look like it was pulled from the dump it'll be gone by the end of the week.
@extrastuff9463 3 жыл бұрын
That's the same treatment mine that I used in the time I spent in Groningen used to get as well. I even deliberately gave it an ugly uneven bright green coat of spray paint (cheapest option from the Action or some other place that I can't remember). Worked out great, mechanically I kept it maintained very well and it was easy to spot when parked in a forest of other bicycles that didn't have those ugly colours. It did finally get to the point of not being worth repairing last year though, it has gone through quite a few spare parts from my dad's bicycle graveyard but the brakes were almost worn out, sprockets were toast (and we didn't have suitable spares), the hub gear was on its way out and some important bits of the frame had become rather rusty. If it wasn't for the combination of that last one and being able to use the bicycle program at my new job I probably would've still looked into fixing it. But for something I bought used many years ago for 65 guilders that took me to school and later to university in Groningen it's not too bad while being repaired mostly by used parts I can't complain, just about the only new bits I didn't skimp on was the tires since some of the regular trips were over a "schelpenpad" which is a terrible idea with bad outer tires.
@chillwill1083 3 жыл бұрын
1000% the most important thing is having a bike you want to ride and that gets you out on it :) Whether it's new, old, refurbished or whatever having one that speaks to you makes riding so much better
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I’m all about it!
@chillwill1083 3 жыл бұрын
@@LeahandLevi I went the drastically opposite way and got a new bike this year but it's gotten me out exponentially more than I have been before and I'm actually taking care of it/washing it weekly/biweekly unlike any of my previous bikes so I think given all that it was worth it. p.s. Love the content you make man :) Keep it up :)
@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын
Looking slick! I love the white walls!
@liefbread 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I had a bike shop like this nearby... All of the ones locally only sell brand new and boy are they outside my price range.
@user-qq4zb1yt5r 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm a Korean mom of three boys living in North Texas absolutely loving your videos. My family loves riding 🚲 bikes. My husband says he loved it when he was a little boy, and cruising with our boys gives a totally uplifting feeling. My oldest went through a couple of bikes(because he grew so fast), and those bikes are still in our garage. My husband uses the parts from it to fix our younger boys' bike. I wish we had the type of co-op bike place here in North Texas as well(I'm going to research now). Anyways, thanks for the video! Gives us so much inspiration to care about our world!
@TommoCarroll 3 жыл бұрын
Hated this. Hated it. Want to know why? GOLD WHEELS BRU! WHERE ARE THE GOLD WHEELS!? (Jk, this was great and the bike looks DOPE) I miss my old refurb bike that I called ‘Black Lightning’ :(
@Bishop0151 3 жыл бұрын
The best bike is the one you will use. No point in having a classic road bike with an aggressive ride position that kills you back, and really hard gears that make hills a struggle. If you hate the ride experience so much you stop using it, what was the point. Liking the white walls.
@ezraclark1793 3 жыл бұрын
LOL that color scheme is crazy! darn no gold wheels??? I'm glad that you were able to keep your bike going!
@GaryScott-pdx 3 жыл бұрын
If your side hustle was being a pimp you missed a real opportunity not getting those gold wheels.
@StephanieMac19 3 жыл бұрын
I just got my 40 year old bike back from getting her a nice little clean up. I love it! Cheers for bikes that are older than us!!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Keep er rolling!
@AugustineKar 3 жыл бұрын
I was expecting the rationale behind the last-minute change to be "I don't want to be McDonald's Spokes-person" (lol spokes pun)
@sisterfixit4017 5 ай бұрын
Hi!! I'm a bike mechanic of 5 years and I restored an 87 Peugeot that I found in a dumpster. If you ever want new brake calipers that look vintage, Tektro makes some short reach retros that fit the style perfectly. Also make sure to pull the seat tube out and see if you can find some holes in the frame and spray some frame saver in there. It protects the steel from rusting out on the inside. Beautiful bike!
@yestoless 3 жыл бұрын
My 90 year old gradmother gave me her bike that she bought in 1986!! She still had the receipt and it was like new.
@johnelliott5923 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great ! I refurbish old vintage bike so putting life back into a bike is very close to my heart ! So what you like on your bike is great keep doing what you do and do it your way!
@joe_zupko 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cheap for a decent amount of upgrades. Spending less money means you had to work less to pay for it. So it’s doubly environmentally friendly haha
@kitchencarvings4621 Жыл бұрын
It's great that you refurbished that bike. Today, people are so quick to throw things out and get new when the older bikes are really quality bikes that just need a little TLC. I'm refurbishing my 1985 Ross mountain bike to make it into a loaner bikepacking bike and having a lot of fun doing it. I had a lot of great times on that bike in college and I can't stand to just let it go.
@norawotton5440 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with function over fashion. You’ve inspired me to keep using my 10 year old bike, and to just keep having it repaired as needed. I’m like you in that my bike is for transportation and for enjoyment.
@kahladavis9858 3 жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity of bike mechanics! Thanks for highlighting that. Unlike with a car, I feel like most repairs I need to make are accessible for me.
@suhdud4646 Жыл бұрын
Im recently reviving a 1980's Japanese road bike with is a stark contrast to my modern track frame with the bee knees parts. Seeing this restoration, that bike looks gorgeous and THANK YOU for not putting on those gold rims.
@forgetthatgirl 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely function over fashion. Amazing to hear that you are giving back to the community.
@timikaballantyne6144 3 жыл бұрын
I am loving this video! I don't know much about antique bikes but I have my Grans bike from the late 90s and also got it refurbished. So awesome! Well done Levi!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@myxochi 3 жыл бұрын
I live all that you did and the choices you made! I love, love that you had the opportunity to gift that bike - awesome!!! Great choices. Now to pull my bike out and to find the nearest coop before I have to pack it up for the winter.
@heathermitchell-adams7669 3 жыл бұрын
There was a guy where I live (I think his son has since taken it over) that did this out of his house. Everyone knew exactly who you were talking about when you said "Mike the Bike Guy", and when someone who was new to the asked about where you could get a bike, very often they were referred to "Mike the Bike Guy". I got my first bike there as a kid and it was DEF older than me, but it was exactly what I needed for how I was planning to use it (believe it or not this was my first bike and I was 10), I wanted to be able to ride it to school, to the corner store and around the trails with my friends. That old gal did it all and I LOVED her!!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome! Love folks like that!
@Mottleydude1 5 ай бұрын
I did something similar with my 30 year old Schwinn Paramount. I upgraded the old group set with a used 9 cog Ultegra group set and changed out the stem to one with 6 deg rise for more comfortable riding and replaced the wheels with a new set of DT Swiss wheels more suitable for commuting and it’s been a great commuter bike and because it’s a classic Paramount it gets a lot of attention. Very often people will tell me what a nice bike they think it is and for commuting it’s a sweet ride on city streets.
@andreassiwmark3959 3 жыл бұрын
What happened to the blue Klean Kanteen bottle? 14:07
@FranciscoRamirezAraya 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bike!! and cool video!! great job!
@jackfisher4114 3 жыл бұрын
Levi's videos genuinely help relive stress. I always feel a deep breathe come out once the outro song hits
@Phalaenopsisify 3 жыл бұрын
Nice improvements! Better than the last one although I still think it was sacrilege to remove the drop bars ;) Now get yourself some carnuba wax or similar to protect the frame and go back to Jon once a year for a tune up.
@miked4293 3 жыл бұрын
Love the bike and the fact that you got to learn some new skills in helping do the work yourself. It brings you closer to your tool. Gold rims were pretty dope, but you made the right call avoiding the fixie.
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah it was a fun idea but not a practical one which is pretty important given the kind of riding I do most of the time. 🤷🏻♂️
@tothzoliemail 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Levi, love how you added life into this beauty. Hate to give unsolicited advice, but I cannot keep myself from doing so: I have noticed the rust spots on the fork and the handlebar/stem. With a small piece of aluminum foil and a few drops of vinegar you can wipe them away in no-time and in a minimum waste/non-toxic manner.
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing it!
@gorg8882 3 жыл бұрын
GLORIOUS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIALIST BIKE SHOP
@extrastuff9463 3 жыл бұрын
That's a nice store, always good to see places that still repair things and keep old used bicycles around. Kinda makes me miss the bicycle graveyard that my dad always had in the barn, more than a few of my childhood and student time bicycles were repaired from those parts. I think there's still a few left in the barn and last year they were used to repair one of my sisters bikes. While I can't think of any stores that work in that way here in my area in the Netherlands at least there's still quite a few places where repairing an old bicycle is pretty normal. Even having good used ones for sale and a bunch of the places have their own graveyard for spare parts as well. I really did abuse that poor old bicycle I picked up for 65 guilders at the time, lasted me all the way through secondary school, university and to commute to work until late last year (well I still have it as a somewhat dysfunctional "kroegfiets" to park outside bars in areas I don't entirely trust, but it hasn't been used for months even before covid).
@kimberlyhenry7717 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely function over fashion. I made the mistake of buying a cruiser style bike because I liked the "retro" look. It's the least functional bike I have ever owned, and I don't use it because of that.
@donzinette 3 жыл бұрын
So great to see you riding your mom's bike. We've got a couple of those babies in our garage too. :)
@daverinker 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. You may be missing out on the single speed option but going for the geared classic look on a great vintage frame, solid and meaningful choices. If you go single speed in the future (not fixed just freewheeling) you could just put a single speed cog and chain on ($30). Levi (my oldest son -who loves your channel -just got his first single speed). Cheers from Minnesota.
@brendanthompson4463 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha interact flash had been in Australia for YEARS! We call it payWave and it’s so helpful! Glad to see the bike getting some love!
@heyyitskj5437 3 жыл бұрын
Tbh those gold rims were kind of ugly not going to lie
@props651 2 жыл бұрын
Man that refresh looks so good!
@cloidless 3 жыл бұрын
Now I want to get an old bike, customize it myself. Really cool video!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here!
@bridmcgrath3606 3 жыл бұрын
I have been watching ur videos and challenging my relationship with stuff. Ur videos have made me think that we need to buy what's needed and second hand if possible. Looking forward to the next videos with u and ur wife leah. Thanks 🌏✌️
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Stoked to have you on the team!
@brendendominick8 3 жыл бұрын
YESSS! What an awesome bike!
@TJoseph2 3 жыл бұрын
you didn't have to wash the bike shirtless but I'm all here for it
@crarazy 3 жыл бұрын
I rode a 1977 bike throughout most of college. I loved the bike, but similarly to you, I neglected it, but not to the point of it being a junker. Just moved to a bike friendly city and was excited, but when moving, knew I wasn't going to have space to bring it home :( Going to be getting a new/used bike soon I'm sure, but was really bummed I had to move on from mine.
@skartimusprime4779 Жыл бұрын
Looks badass! You are lucky to have such a legit bike to begin with! You definitely get attached to bikes, I recently finally bought another bike when I was over 30. My bike was one I saved up for when I was like 9 so it was definitely not suited for a 6'1 adult me 😂 I still want to muck around and see if I can convert it to a 27.5 gravel bike or something because I have so many memories of it.
@stroudnick 3 жыл бұрын
Nooo, the gold rims were so awesome tho! Going single speed might be more work, but it will make you stronger, make for less maintenance, and yeah looks great! ... Whatever, always good to see someone bringing life into their old bike, keep it up!
@sileigh1 3 жыл бұрын
Early bird squad!!! Loving the new content Levi.
@CrystalBonetanica 3 жыл бұрын
That sponge bath scene though 🤣 haha. Thanks for introducing us to that bike co-op; I plan to do some business with them soon :)
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
That’s so great! Say hi to Jon for me 😜
@SBXStorm431 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video!
@tessnf 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this!
@cycleottawa 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, and a great looking bike!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hugorodrgz7459 3 жыл бұрын
looks good men, I live in Mexico and we have horrible geographic tons of uphill and I have a Fixed gear bike and after a month you get used to climbing with no gear, so in the future, you should give it a chance for a single-speed also is less maintenance.
@danielibarra3670 3 жыл бұрын
I love restoration videos!
@Tintoycar 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I have a bike from 1988, no gears, one break at the back (torpedo) Dutch model, brand: UNION, rides great, greetings from Belgium
@cheapwheels2874 3 жыл бұрын
Nice refurb! I would turn it into a fixie, though.
@jbirdperez6003 Жыл бұрын
finish it my brotha .. switch the bars with tourin bars , add chrome fender, rear rack with a vintage saddle bag.
@CadenTeneycke 3 жыл бұрын
Love the vid Levi, turned out awesome!!!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Caden! Stoked we got to see ya!
@CadenTeneycke 3 жыл бұрын
@@LeahandLevi Us too! Maybe next time we can go for a cruise on the Segways. :)
@mrsnjb693 3 жыл бұрын
The gold rims were crazy! Plus side - You'd always be and to find it in a parking rack!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that's true. It would have been a standout. 😜
@stuarthirsch 3 жыл бұрын
I would have gone with the gold rims and good tires. The single speed coaster brake would be exactly what I would have looked for in second classy bike. I would have kept the carry rack however. If I refurbish my 30 year old Fuji supreme I plan to make it single speed e-bike with a 500-1000 W motor and 52 volt battery that looks really cool and rides well.
@eleonore59830 3 жыл бұрын
I also do use my mom's bike from the 1980s, it is a Peugeot one and it is great! It is quite rusty but whatever haha
@DanieleFlorio 3 жыл бұрын
Great video dude! New subscriber here!
@CadizArtist 3 жыл бұрын
The COOLEST bike I’ve ever seen
@CrewCoachHeather 3 жыл бұрын
My grandpa used to remake bikes in his basement. I miss the last bike he made for me. It was a sweet green 10 speed.
@theallotmentkitchengarden3694 3 жыл бұрын
It looks really cool! Cute name, too. I have a Nihola cargo trike and his name is Monty 👍❤️🚲
@Giuseppe_Paolillo 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Milan and this video sparked in me the desire for an used bike.
@Onyxaxe 3 жыл бұрын
As someone who rides my single speed everywhere, and has for like 8 years. You made a very good decision on the rims lol.
@whitneyhannah522 3 жыл бұрын
Function first! This was a great video!
@sonnyscott7338 3 жыл бұрын
I’m doing up a bike at the moment. Only cost me £60 which was a steal for what it is! It’s gonna be so special once it is done because I will have given it a new lease of life!!! 🚲🙃
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for being a part of the team!
@NWforager 3 жыл бұрын
diy straight bar road bike For the WIN . cant beat the classic real steel rigs 🚲🔥
@lavonnealexander6936 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome 😎. I bought a old bike from someone and renewed it with better modern parts. I have one of these stores , here Winnipeg. Especially, after I got my bike stolen.
@mirvanyousef7898 2 жыл бұрын
It's a perfect combination for the city. I owned an old French Lapierre that I replaced the handle bar as yours, I put 700*32 tyres for more confort. The golden wheels were perfect but not for this bike.
@harivinayak03 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, the Future Proof guy... nice stuff
@billzielke6798 3 жыл бұрын
As l said in the first go-round with this bike, it’s your bike...do what you want. I noticed that you didn’t cut off anything that would be difficult to replace like the cable guides. Your improvements look great. You got a great price for the Giant. Good on you for doing that. I noticed that the head tube is HUGE! How tall are you and your mom? I’m 6’4” and my head tube is nowhere near that long...
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah this bike is big on me for sure. I think my mom got a deal on it back in the day but she's 6ft tall and has longer legs than me so it probably was a little less awkward..
@Lisasplace 3 жыл бұрын
lol the new saddle looks more uncomfertable while it's more comfy haha. I'm shook that you took off the rack tho. Can't imagne my bike without my bags!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
The seat is nice actually especially for the male undercarriage. 😳
@hrcollins1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice rebuild! And good choice keeping it geared. Much better for commuting. Also, forget the purists. Bikes were made to be ridden, and revamping it for your needs keeps it out of the dump and on the road. Better to have a bike you can ride than an unusable pristine timepiece.
@janklobener435 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly think those gold rims might have looked awesome together with red tires (with your bikes frame beeing red with golden letters).
@ILovePuppies172 3 жыл бұрын
My elementary school teacher used to always say, “long distance HIGH FIVE!” And that part cracked me up
@m.c.bouterse3957 3 жыл бұрын
I mis a mudguard on the weels. In the netherlands nearly everybody cycles. If you don't have guards on your weels and it rains you get dirty all over. Probable you don't ride your bike in the rain. Rain doesn't stop me from riding my bike. It is my main transport vihicle. Myself I wear rainwear to stay dry for the most.
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m sad to say that I don’t ride if it’s rainy. Between cold temperatures and steep hills the addition of rain just makes it way too uncomfortable haha
@vikigossen1578 3 жыл бұрын
I've "ruined" my 70's Peugeot road bike partially paid with money from babysitting many times. It's ready for geriatric years by now. Each phase of my life it got changed to suit that best. I ride it sitting upright now so brakes are where I can reach them that way for example. That bike reminds me of so much so it's close to my heart. I can't help but be attached to such ties of memories.
@Colonist83 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck keeping those white walls clean lol. I have skin wall tires and those are hard as is especially on a commuter.
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they’re gonna get dirty. I’ve already accepted it haha 🤷🏻♂️
@Noukz37 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man I must say that I was so relieved when you decided to ditch the gold wheels XD If you use that bike regularly, why not find some old (chrome?) fenders and rack for it? I'm sure you would enjoy it more and use it even more!
@6872elpado 3 жыл бұрын
Man those brake pads cannot have 29 years.. Absolutely impossible unless you never braked with that bike :D you probably meant that the bike still has the originale brake callipers
@jacksonhall5725 3 жыл бұрын
I dunno man, my Peugeot (I believe from the late 80s) hasn't had new pads since I was born, and I'm 21. Still works all right.
@jeltelank 3 жыл бұрын
Old brake pads were of a much sturdier compound
@6872elpado 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeltelank That's why they don't brake!, 😂
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
I asked my mom and she never replaced them. Also, the bike sat in a shop for like 10+ years so there’s that too.
@bran_moon 3 жыл бұрын
I just got my first bike in like 15 years. Love this bike. I tried to get a secondhand bike but i found a new bike cheaper 😅 🙃 how crazy is that?!
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
As long as it gets you where you need to be! Congrats!
@NeafusSammich 3 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on helmets? The bike turned out beautifully 👏
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
I like lumos because they have lights in them!
@LMvdB02 3 жыл бұрын
@@LeahandLevi you wear a helmet???
@nolimartinez1275 2 жыл бұрын
You can change the rear hub from your old wheelset to that new gold rims
@alexandrapatricia4956 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video!
@m8mcintosh818 3 жыл бұрын
Ok but may I ask, did you get a new camera? The quality of this video is so HD 😮✨
@capeto95 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could commute to work but I live on a city where it it’s 30º C all year round plus I travel over 20 km from site to site (I am a civil engineer with 4 projects) and also I need to drive downtown to make diligence from work
@jfungsf882 3 жыл бұрын
Wow Jeanie looks really beautiful, and also looks like Lightning McQueen for sure!
@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj000 3 жыл бұрын
The gold rims were badass, no joke :) I enjoyed this--I just dropped $150 on my bikes and it really is a great investment
@hdjdjfjfjdkwkwiwiidkfk3059 Жыл бұрын
I wish I had a bike co op near by.
@scrooge1913 3 жыл бұрын
Levi Hildebrand is now the discount Old Shovel.
@vincenzodigrande2070 2 жыл бұрын
8:30 That Shimano 600 derailleur dates from the era where Suntour derailleurs were constructed by their patented parallax construction, where the hinges of the central part where the brand is printed were already tilted. The elite in cycling back then knew this, and that's why you would find the cheap Suntour derailleurs even on pretty expensive bikes as it would just shift so much better. Shimano had to wait for ten years to be able to use this technology. So, sorry to say, but your 'new' derailleur there actually shifts the gears pretty horribly, as it doesn't have that yet. When that patent was expired Shimano didn't know how quick to convert their whole line of derailleurs to also adopt this. The principle is pretty basic, as by tilting the hinges the bottom 'cage' with the wheels in it will follow the path of the gears way better. So, even though it is a high quality piece, and looks fantastic, I would get rid of it and install something else.
@alma7918 3 жыл бұрын
the gold rings were fuglyyy ahahaha But I love what you ended up with! :)
@oliviadunn7265 3 жыл бұрын
i'm still a lil sad there aren't any drop bars haha
@CC-di6mx 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy enough I have the same exact red bike that eagle on the front - I’m also restoring it as well as I’m typing this😳
@mikethees6434 3 жыл бұрын
I am a minimalist by way of restomods I actually just matched the paint on my old windsor 10 speed removed what rust there was fixed the mechanical issues tires and brakes then spot painted and I'm done but it's one less bike in the landfill and gives me options over my land rider and truck ..... what I'm trying to say if it works for ya go with it
@LeahandLevi 3 жыл бұрын
Love this! Thanks for commenting!
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