I finally got the old Mtn Bike out of the garage and back on the trail, and it looks like this might be it for her. After a great ride at Daley Ranch in Escondido I brought her home and started cleaning her up. Wouldn't you know it I found a crack in the frame! Looks like a spot has worn through the paint where the seat tube and top tube meet and has started to rust, and now there is some cracking in the rust. It was obviously fine to go almost 12 miles today, but I don't think it is going to make it for many more rides.
So this got me thinking. The wheels, fork, handlebars, and drive train on this bike are all fine; and I have always wanted to build a bike from the frame up. Here's my chance! If any of you (Brent T.) have any experience with this PLEASE get in touch with me. I am going to need all the help I can get for this project. It will be fun to tinker with it though!
Anyway, that's it for today. Don't forget to click the link over on the left and support my Ride or injured service members. Thanks for your support!
Yeah, no problem. You're still riding a ferrous right? If you LOVE it then just find a place to get it welded. Probably only cost 50 bucks. Otherwise give me a call or email and we can chat. Maybe I'll need to schedule a trip out to build her up. Should only take a weekend if you have the parts.
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