tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post1470803091295127396..comments2024-03-28T14:04:01.556-07:00Comments on Midlife Cycling: When I Say "Never"...Justine Valinottihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-80372020505189375652019-07-01T19:09:58.844-07:002019-07-01T19:09:58.844-07:00Phillip--The main reason I bought it is that it ha...Phillip--The main reason I bought it is that it has a US-made frame. And I think it'll be a second city bike (my Fuji being the other) and possibly a bike for snow and ice. I think I'll keep the Rock Shox for now but keep an eye out for a rigid fork.<br /><br />I think I did all right on the price, especially given that this is New York. (You don't find vintage 531 and Columbus bikes for $25 in thrift shops here!) He wanted $125, but took $100 when I pointed out the shifter.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-27602264046120149962019-06-30T17:48:26.528-07:002019-06-30T17:48:26.528-07:00Congrats on your score. Even if it's not a top...Congrats on your score. Even if it's not a top line bike it's worth preserving because it probably has an american made frame. I've heard the old Rock Shox can be hard to source parts for. Ought to make an excellent city bike though.<br /><br />I guess I'd have to say I share your opinion on grip shifters. I've never owned one but had the opportunity to work on quite a few for friends and family. The basic idea is quite sound but the execution is always cheap molded plastic (machinists abhor plastic). I've found the best way to repair them is drop them in the trash and get a new one since they run around $10.Phillip Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863320784437992503noreply@blogger.com