logoalt Hacker News

lapetitejorttoday at 3:14 PM3 repliesview on HN

My ongoing midlife crisis vehicle swerves in a different direction: I bought a 1988 Nishiki 1207 at a yard sale for $40. Mostly stock save for a new seat. With the wheels out of true, the stickers plastered over with garbage, the brakes loose, the front tire visibly cracking, the rear cassette visibly rusted, and the rack mounts stripped, the bike needs some work. I am motivated to finally really learn bike maintenance after putting it off for 30 years


Replies

Hnrobert42today at 5:51 PM

Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, if you are looking for a solid resource.

compass_copiumtoday at 6:33 PM

It's a rewarding project! I fixed up a freebie old Schwinn roadbike a few years ago and it's so much fun to ride. I have a freebie Nishiki too waiting for a decision on what to do with it--touring bike or fixie conversion. Enjoy the time turning wrenches and then on the road!

show 1 reply
jerlamtoday at 6:48 PM

Riding on a wheel you have built from parts is a joyous thing.

show 1 reply