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Sunday, March 1, 2009

New bike: Univega Alpina

Snagged this gem for $10 yesterday. It's a mid-90s Univega Alpina 501. It's got grip shifts, bar ends, 21 speeds and an impressive amount of rust.

Looks to be in fairly good shape, though. Will need a new headset, saddle and chain (and all new cables) - will give it a full tuneup once it comes up for repair.

For now it will get some PB blaster on the seat post (please, please don't be stuck...). And the chain too.

Tonight's task is to finish up a front wheel for a bike that I found on the sidewalk outside - pics shortly!

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