can this bike be saved?

[elk]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Black-Mens-...QQcmdZViewItem

seems to me this 1954 bike MIGHT be able to be saved....my brother wants it for a commuter......opinions? please.

[DebW]

How old/tall is your brother? Does he really ride a 24" wheel? How soon would be grow out of it? Don't know what you could do with those brakes other then try to replace them with standard caliper brakes.

[elk]

He's in his 40s ;-)
and has pretty short legs. I'd say he's about 5'7"

(he lives in newton BTW)

He's also into historical items.....

Is it too rusted?

[DebW]

He's in his 40s ;-)
and has pretty short legs. I'd say he's about 5'7"

(he lives in newton BTW)

He's also into historical items.....

Is it too rusted?

The frame looks pretty good. I'd worry about that rusty headset lock nut and whether it will come off and if you can find a replacement. The rusty rims can be replaced. Hubs are probably fine. Bottom bracket could be a bear to open. Not sure if you'll find brakes that will work or if the current ones can be made usable. But if he's into historical items, this would certainly be a cool thing to own. Good thing he lives in Newton, because Harris Cyclery is probably the best place in the country to look for parts.