Mark,
I say ride the damn thing and slap some patina on it. Be sure to get some salty sweat on the top tube as well and don't wipe it off.
:-) Happy Turkey,
Mike Schmidt Coalition for abolishment of wall hangers Stirling, NJ USA
On 11/23/06 5:10 AM, "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Well yeah! And you forgot the most important part to have a spare
> one of to change out!!! You need to have another NOS '65 Cinelli SC
> frame of course! DUH! <grin>
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, Southern California
> United States of America
> http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)
>
>
> On Nov 23, 2006, at 1:19 AM, Mark Buswell|SisuHome wrote:
>
>> OMG!
>>
>> IMHO I would replace all the sundries and items that see wear:
>>
>> - Get another set of wheels, ideally the same but used- possibly
>> clinchers if possible...? Blasphemy!
>> - Modern brake cables/housing with lining.
>> - A second set of brake pads/holders.
>> - A second saddle (ideally the same model but used).
>> - Stock up on the appropriate bar wrap.
>> - Lastly, be very careful
>>
>> That's it, as far as I'm concerned but I'm sure others will have
>> their own opinion.
>>
>> Mark Buswell
>> SF, CA
>> USA
>>
>> P.S. Oh yea, toe straps too - whatever you like.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 23, 2006, at 1:07 AM, Donald Gillies wrote:
>>
>>> Imagine that someone just gave you a 1965 cinelli SC and you want to
>>> take it out for a ride. However, the bike is totally NOS. What
>>> would
>>> you change on the bike to go out riding ? What would you add to the
>>> bike to protect the finish ??
>>>
>>> I have some ideas but I'm not too experienced in this area, and I'd
>>> like to know what "wear items" people replace right away, and save
>
>>> for
>>> "special rides", "shows", or whatnot ...
>>>
>>> Thanx,
>>>
>>> - Don Gillies
>>> (Who hasn't yet been given a NOS Cinelli SC)
>>> San Diego, CA, USA
>>> _______________________________________________
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