Scott,
Sounds like a good "beater". No reason to get carried away with paint and decals. Paint it and ride it.
It's a beater, the tubing doesn't even matter; if it's Columbus it's good enough.
Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA
>
> Howdy,
> I've read the archives for a while, but since you guys are way above my
> league in knowledge, I had no reason to join/post until now. I'm a
> recreational rider and occasional commuter. I am the original owner of a
> 1979 Trek (Ishiwata-tubed sport-touring) which I completely renovated via
> Steve Rex in Sacramento. While I appreciate authentic restorations, my Trek
> isn't. The brakes are NOS Cyclones from Rivendell, pedals are lovely
> DuraAce platforms I picked up at a swap meet for $10, but the "powertrain"
> is 9-speed Shimano 105.
> Now to my question: I picked up a Centurion/Cinelli for $15 at a yard sale.
> Label on DT is Centurion, but the Cinelli logo is stamped in the fork crown
> and tops of seat stays. Bike has an eclectic selection of parts: NR rear
> dr, Ofmega crank & headset, Gipiemme seatpost, Cinelli stem & bar, Universal
> AER brakes. Columbus labels on fork, nothing on frame.
> My questions are:
> 1. What is the quality of this frame? If Columbus tubing, which type?
> 2. The frame has a fair amount of rust around the lugs (chromed on headtube)
> and cable guides. Would a basic paint job be appropriate? Should I worry
> about new decals? I can't imagine that this is a collectible item. I just
> want a nice looking bike without shelling out too much money.
>
> Thanks for all comments,
>
> Scott Strehl
> Granite Bay, CA.