Ooh nice find!
Comment on Discussion Thread: Thursday, 6 March 2025
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 days ago
So yesterday I was running late for work, turned a corner and put out for hard rubbish was…
I couldn’t believe my luck; half deflated tyres, rusty as hell but with perfect working brakes and no spiders under the seat, I thought “you’ll do me!” I rode it carefully the rest of the way to work. Well, I’ve kinda fallen in love.
Today I bought a helmet and lock. She’s perfect: not so grand she’s a target for thieves, grand enough for me to ride to work.
Today I rode her home to begin a new life with me, and it felt good.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 days ago
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 days ago
I found myself smiling every time I happened to see it when I popped out of the factory for a moment. It makes me uncommonly happy for some reason.
tone212_@aussie.zone 6 days ago
Great find! My bike is from that same store in Prahran, bought many many years ago. It’s a good store with high quality bikes.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 days ago
Ah good to know. Given the condition of this bike I’d hate to get it serviced 💸 It does seem like it was a pretty nice bike in it’s day though, and I like it all the same.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 6 days ago
That’s awesome!!! Nice score :)
dumblederp@aussie.zone 6 days ago
That’s a nice find. Mudguards, basket, rear rack and chain guard are all premium additions. Those twist gears are a bit shit in my experience.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 days ago
They are a bit shit, and aren’t working that great, but I rarely get out of second gear. I like to just cruise along in an unhurried manner. I didn’t actually notice them at first, other bikes I’ve had in the past have the more usual kind of gears. My other bike (which has been in the shed for 13 years awaiting restoration by Mr P) has no gears and back peddle brakes lol. I’m not looking to take the Gaffney street hill (again) any time soon so it’s all good.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 6 days ago
They’re pretty easy to swap for the trigger style just be sure to get a trigger that matches the gears on the back. Else cruising round in 2nd should be okay too.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 days ago
Bell St is a nightmare even in a bus. It astounds me how many times the driver has to hit the anchors due to cars cutting in front of it. Crazy.