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Hi all,
I recently visited my wife's old family farm in Billings Montana. I was able to leave with a handful of cool old bikes. One in particular everyone seemed to think was he grandmothers bike. She got very excited when I said I could absolutely make it ride able. I have two questions I am hoping you folks can help me with.
The first is obvious: What manufacturer is this bike?
The second: Should I do a full restore (paint ect. ) or keep the patina. I work at a bike shop and am fully versed in everything it would take to make this bike look new, I just don't know if that's the best option.
Here is what I know so far:
-Black new departure hubs front and rear
-26 x 1.375 tires
-Pedal blocks are wood
-Spokes are double butted
-Nipples are made of steel
I don't have the serial number on me but will get that as well. Other than hubs the bike has no other brand markings.
I recently visited my wife's old family farm in Billings Montana. I was able to leave with a handful of cool old bikes. One in particular everyone seemed to think was he grandmothers bike. She got very excited when I said I could absolutely make it ride able. I have two questions I am hoping you folks can help me with.
The first is obvious: What manufacturer is this bike?
The second: Should I do a full restore (paint ect. ) or keep the patina. I work at a bike shop and am fully versed in everything it would take to make this bike look new, I just don't know if that's the best option.
Here is what I know so far:
-Black new departure hubs front and rear
-26 x 1.375 tires
-Pedal blocks are wood
-Spokes are double butted
-Nipples are made of steel
I don't have the serial number on me but will get that as well. Other than hubs the bike has no other brand markings.