Well, lookey here. What's this under there?

[Veronica]

I don't know exactly where you live, but I would not worry too much about people stealing it - especially if you make it look like a commuter bike, racks, fenders, a leather saddle. Lock it for sure if you leave it unattended. But I don't think it's the kind of bike a typical bicycle thief goes after. There's just not enough profit.

Besdes would you rather ride it and accept the risk or leave it sitting in the garage? Where by the way, it could still get stolen.

V.

[mimitabby]

I don't know exactly where you live, but I would not worry too much about people stealing it - especially if you make it look like a commuter bike, racks, fenders, a leather saddle. Lock it for sure if you leave it unattended. But I don't think it's the kind of bike a typical bicycle thief goes after. There's just not enough profit.

Besdes would you rather ride it and accept the risk or leave it sitting in the garage? Where by the way, it could still get stolen.

V.

Funny to hear this coming from San Francisco. here in Seattle, if the wheels turn, it can be stolen. I think this bike looking like a beater is definitely going to keep it safer, and you will be able to enjoy it and leave it outside of the library locked and not worry about it as much as I will have to with a shiny new bike.

[roguedog]

V - ya. i think somewhere my mind says that..but then you're talking to the person who just likes to buy wine.. and always has friends who weedle me to open it . but yes, i hear ya about just riding the thing but then i see these posts on craigslist that say "STOLEN!! Bike brand..." I'm on the penisula.

mimi - whoa.. you surprised me. how did you know one of the places i do like to ride is the library?

well, in the meantime, i'm waiting for my repair stand to show up so i can start to see if i can get more done on it and see if i'm going to repaint it.

i think i am. in some places the paint is nic'd enough that the primer is showing thru. so to prevent the whole rust thing i should probably re-paint?

[Bad JuJu]

Also consider using J. P. Weigle FrameSaver--anti-corrosion compound that goes inside the tubes. Not sure how useful it'll be on an older frame, but there must be someone who knows.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

well, in the meantime, i'm waiting for my repair stand to show up so i can start to see if i can get more done on it and see if i'm going to repaint it.

i think i am. in some places the paint is nic'd enough that the primer is showing thru. so to prevent the whole rust thing i should probably re-paint?

Or if you decide to go with the "street bike" look, you could clean any rust spots and then clear coat the whole thing to prevent moisture and rust forom getting in anywhere.

[KnottedYet]

Lisa - that could look very cool! A diamond in the rough, as it were.

[roguedog]

For those of you interested.. the gentleman with the Xo-1 decided not to sell his bike! whew...

[KnottedYet]

Thank goodness!

I couldn't believe he'd sell it just for a wedding!