I got my pop's Windsor into rideable condition last night. I rode it
around the block and I'm extremely pleased so far. The real highlight is
that the 40 year old Dia Compe centerpull brakes have extraordinary braking
power. I'm really really impressed. It's not done in my mind until the
racks and fenders are on, but getting it to rideable was a big step. The
racks ought to be in soon, maybe tomorrow, and then I'll be able to do the
rack and fender install. Even without racks, the Saddlesack Medium fits,
so this bike is S24O ready. It's full Alba-smile worthy.
Imperfection side story. I was so thrilled how the bar tape looked with
clear shellac. I ran out of clear and rushed down to the hardware store.
They were down to their last can of clear, and that can was kind of banged
up. It had splatter and drips on it, but it seemed full when I shook it.
Whatever. I bought it and have done a couple more coats of "clear". It's
looking more amber, and the one side that I first did with clear looks
lighter than the side that got three coats of this tainted can. Oh well,
we're making memories (as my mom always says)!
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Tons of
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