I got this bike about 3 weeks ago, really excited, out of all bikes i have owned over the years this is my first Higgins.
I am two-faced when it comes to rebuilding bikes, on one hand i love seeing bikes that are restored to original sale date quality and then on the other hand i think that one of the biggest reasons these bicycles are so cool is because they are old and have survived so long, so why try and hide that?? my solution is to clear off all bombed spray-paint, grease and most of the rust and give a coat of new paint to the frame and fork.
This is her when i found her
I am two-faced when it comes to rebuilding bikes, on one hand i love seeing bikes that are restored to original sale date quality and then on the other hand i think that one of the biggest reasons these bicycles are so cool is because they are old and have survived so long, so why try and hide that?? my solution is to clear off all bombed spray-paint, grease and most of the rust and give a coat of new paint to the frame and fork.
This is her when i found her