We have a local salvage yard that keeps the bikes seperate from the rest of the scrap. I go there once in awhile but all they usually have is Walmart junk. The last time I went I found a Ross (probably not much better that a Walmart bike) but I could tell it was old. Weird thing is it had the original price tag on it and some of the parts had never been installed and were still tied on with little bumpy zip tie thingies. The seat had reflectors still tied under it and the rear fender reflector had never been installed. The bike was far from mint from sitting out in the elements but I felt it had never been used....maybe a little and maybe not at all. So here's the scrap yard.
I find the Ross and buy it for scrap resale rate...$4.00. Here it is at home.
Took it apart and start cleaning it up. The bearings and races are literally brand new after cleaning the waxy grease off. Now that the bike checks out ok, I am fixing it up for my fiance. Tried apes on for size...she didn't like.
I find the Ross and buy it for scrap resale rate...$4.00. Here it is at home.
Took it apart and start cleaning it up. The bearings and races are literally brand new after cleaning the waxy grease off. Now that the bike checks out ok, I am fixing it up for my fiance. Tried apes on for size...she didn't like.
