Lost and Found Project.

[MrFixed]

I've just found one of these while I was at work. It was dumped in a bush and it's rusted to death.

Does anyone know anything about these? It looks like an Argos beauty to me haha.

Considering refurb and a single Speed conversion for my first ever project

What do you think?

 

[roadrash]

if you enjoy tinkering , then why not,.... but remember if it is an argos special..... you cant polish a turd ... all you can do is roll it in glitter.

 

[andyfraser]

The OH has a Toys R Us special. Although it's not a great bike and very heavy a SS conversion would certainly be a big improvement due to the gears being really poor.

 

[MrFixed]

I just plan on converting it purely for the experience and I'll move onto something more exotic when I fully know what I'm doing.

Nothing works on the bike atm. That picture was one I pinched off the net. In reality there's very little that actually still works. I'd be surprised if the wheels weren't buckled as well.

 

[Bianchi boy]

Put it back in the bush

 

[TheDoctor]

Plant it in the garden and grow sweet peas up it? You'll at least get some pleasure from it that way...

 

[Diggs]

Do it! It's a chance to practice all those bits on YouTube without worrying about stripping crank threads or rattle can paint jobs

 

[MrFixed]

I've stripped the brakes off it, most of the gearing (stuck with the derailleur, I'll have to break the chain) and realised the forks are bent so I can't place the front wheel back in and the chainring is also bent.

It looks like someone gave it a good kicking before they threw it in that bush.

Nevertheless, it's been fun pulling it apart. Haha.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I think the name on the downtube sums it all up.

 

[classic33]

if you enjoy tinkering , then why not,.... but remember if it is an argos special..... you cant polish a turd ... all you can do is roll it in glitter.

You can.