ya.. i'm looking forward to restoring it. yesterday morning i started a BOM, a "bill of materials" for it. i'm going to sign up for a 2 day bike mechanics/maintenance workshop in feb. any one wanna join? it's in sf over 2 sundays.

mimi - it's orange.

veronica - since it's orange, i'm guessing this is the 93. oh sorry.. it's "construction pumpkin."

trek - thanks, as always. will contact chris or take it in for him to take a gander at. and that's not a chrome lugs.. the last owner painted over the orange with some metallic paint that requires more rubbing thant i put in in the first hour or so.

sb - thanks.. i've been wondering about calling riv. i know i've been scouring their catalog for parts! I think i wannna keep it simple and true to the retro.

here's my fave "after" shots:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/89119745@N00/

will keep ya all posted as i make progress or.. not