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@Dutch_Cheese
I'm thinking about getting this bike (seller told me to pick it up for the price agreed on).
Mid-1980's, 10 speed Reynolds 531 mixte.
Don't know exactly what to do with it. I've been looking for one for some time, but it's not easy to find a 53cm to fit my missus.
Traditionally, these bikes were "fully equipped" with rack, fenders, lighting, ring lock, straps, etc.
I'm thinking of stripping it completely and rebuild it as a SS or geared bike.
Not sure about several details: bars shape, SS or geared, colours for components.
Possibly cheap stuff and whatevermaybehiddeninanoldboxwithtrash-spec.
Any suggestions ?
Oh yes, this is her nice "big sister": http://velospace.org/node/4729
Actual bike looks a bit like the one in Gazelle catalogue page 15 (different shifters though, spec changed every year): http://fivenineclimber.com/bikes/gazelle/catalogs/1984_4.htm