Afternoon all..
So, I picked up an old Bianchi Brevetto Speciale (pics attached)
It suffers from old age and the my main desires are to repair/ replace...
1) Wheels - chrome rims rusty and reached end of like - would like to replace
2) Brakes - springs pretty tired - new cantlilevers would need mud guard clearance
3) Seat - shot
4) Cranks/ bottom bracket if required. One crank slightly bent (possible visit to a vice might sort?)
5) Is this old beauty skip worthy or worth some love? Any idea of ££ required to get it a) fun(c)tional and b) looking like new - obvs I'm asking how long a piece of string is - but ball park figures would all help!
Can anyone recommend any sites/ links/ (London) shops that might help me get started?
Cheers and thanks..
Safe riding..
James
So, I picked up an old Bianchi Brevetto Speciale (pics attached)
It suffers from old age and the my main desires are to repair/ replace...
1) Wheels - chrome rims rusty and reached end of like - would like to replace
2) Brakes - springs pretty tired - new cantlilevers would need mud guard clearance
3) Seat - shot
4) Cranks/ bottom bracket if required. One crank slightly bent (possible visit to a vice might sort?)
5) Is this old beauty skip worthy or worth some love? Any idea of ££ required to get it a) fun(c)tional and b) looking like new - obvs I'm asking how long a piece of string is - but ball park figures would all help!
Can anyone recommend any sites/ links/ (London) shops that might help me get started?
Cheers and thanks..
Safe riding..
James