New bicycle 2014
New bicycle 2014
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RE: that old 80s Nishiki bike. I fixed up a similar Raleigh model several years ago.
Is it worth it?
That's a personal question only you can really answer. Financially? Probably not. I eventually sold my Raleigh, and I put more money into it than I got for the sale.
But if you find fulfillment both in the restoration process and the final result then most definitely.
Keep in mind that you'll probably need to buy some proper tools for certain jobs if you don't already have them, and that a few things are probably best left to a talented shop mechanic.
If you're starting from ground zero in bike mechanics be prepared to make some mistakes. I know I did.
- yeah thats what I figured. ill prob spend more money than it's worth but will be satisfying. :)HijoDMaite
- do it. i restored a bike last year. my first time. BEARINGS EVERYWHERE! but it was fun.sine