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I got this when he sold his house to move to an assisted living facility. It's just been sitting in my garage for a couple years. Busy with the kid and all that. Well, we just got a little child trailer, and I didn't want to pull it with my mountain bike so figured it would be a good time to clean this guy up. New tires and tubes. Cleaned and lubed. Waxed. I thought it was trying hard to look like an old Schwinn, so I thought some nice shiny fenders would help out with that.

I have so many memories of going on rides with him, and of him taking it camping. I always thought it was a nice looking bike. I'll have to show him a picture of it all cleaned up next time I see him, I don't think he's ridden it in at least a decade.

Next on the agenda is new brake pads, and some retro lights. Any other suggestions? Maybe a white saddle seat, or different handlebars? I'm pretty sure its only value is sentimental, so the best suggestions are cheap suggestions. Thanks!

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[–] half_built_pyramids@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Grandpa

1997

Matt Damon scene end of Saving Private Ryan.

[–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Oh, don't worry. Gramps was already retired when he got it. I'm in my late 30's.

[–] GrindingGears@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 months ago

My pops had this almost exact same bike too, I'm in my early 40s. He was also retired when he got it. Kinda brought a tear to my eye just seeing it honestly. Thanks for sharing.

My mom's got a cousin that no one would miss if he suddenly slipped off a boat dock, he bamboozled it off my grandma along with a bunch of other stuff after my Pops died, and sold it.

[–] cestvrai@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I’m pretty sure its only value is sentimental

Nah man, also great aesthetic value, that is a beauty. Makes me miss my old cruiser.

[–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Thanks! Maybe you need to get another one.

[–] Dayroom7485@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Yes, very nice. Love the tires, the fenders look like they belong, great combination 👌

[–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago
[–] AchtungDrempels@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I don't know, i kinda like the seat. Not the looks per se but i have a similar sofa on my city bike. Looks great!

[–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Thanks! It is a pretty comfy seat. And I suppose if I changed it to white, the handlebar grips won't match. It's a slippery slope!