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>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/64004640@N03/11205936823/
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>Never mind the stand, I was admiring the bike. That fork looks pretty
>relaxed and looks like it can absorb a bit of road harshness.
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It's a 1982 Centurion Accordo that I picked up in a Goodwill store for
just $15. I had intended to just strip it for parts until I saw a lable under
the saddle that said it was a chrome molybdenum (Chromoloy) frame, and after
looking up the history of it I decided instead to restore it. The front wheel
was not original and was worth a lot of money, so I built a new correct one.
The chain was almost solid rust, and it took 2 days to get the freewheel off.
Boiled the chain and freewheel in used motor oil for 2 hours, and spent a week
cleaning one part at a time, starting from the rear and working towards the
front. Found an original saddle on eBay and the rear reflector bracket in a
bin of used parts in the local co-op repair shop. It's a real joy to ride.
Chris
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