ON MYYTY/TAKEN/GONE Virma Retki mixte

[LauraPaolini]

****This bike has a new owner now, thanks!!****

Kuvaus: Virma Retki mixte bike. This bike is too big for me and I won't work on it, so I need it out of my life.

C-T~56cm, theoretical top tube ~52cm Wheelsize 32-622

6 speed, friction shifter. I doubt the dynamo works.

The green paint is in ok shape, some rust.

I have a lot of questions about this bike. Such as: How come the brakes are in good shape but the drive train isn't? Why did someone remove half the back fender? Why are the wheels solid axle?

The front tire pretty new but the rear one needs to be replaced ASAP. I gave the rear tire a new tube but that's a temporary solution.

The bike likely needs the following work:
-Removing the seat post to re-grease (!!) I didn't have the right tools to give this a try. It might be seized but I don't know!
-Servicing or replacing the wheel-set (they look like steel rims)
-If you replace the wheels you may also need to replace the brake pads.
-Servicing or replacing the drive train (I don't know the rear dropout spacing; I've seen people make single speed/fixie's using this bike but not sure if it will take an internal hub. There are other cable guides on the downtube).
-New fenders and a new rack would be nice.

Hintapyyntö: I'm posting here because I thought I would find building enthusiasts who want a winter project. The bike came to me so no need for money. Open to trades (e.g candy and/or beer)

I am still learning Finnish so have written the ad in English. But rest assured I am real, local and not a scammer.

Paikkakunta: Helsinki. Closest train station is Pasila

Yhteydenottotapa: Please respond to this ad or email me laura[dot]paolini[at]gmail[dot]com