This Is Why We Work On OLD Bikes!

Humph!
One of the tasks we perform around here is the assembly of new bikes for folks ordering them on-line.  Usually they're some mass produced "Box Store" bikes, bought from "wal-mart.com" or what have you, so the expectation for much needed "adjustments" are high.  Usually coming with bent or warped wheel's, bad freewheels, mis-aligned derailleurs, damaged plastic parts, what have you.  But yesterday a wonderful lady, whom had come in last week to meet us and set up an appointment to assemble an import she was soon to receive, brought in a supposed Italian made ladies hybrid.  With  less then sedate anticipation I excitedly tore into the box, eager to begin.  The first thing I noticed when tearing into the large cardboard box, was the forks.  Suntour shock, the exact same ones that come on the Schwinn's we see so readily around here.  Not low-end, but certainly not what I was expecting.  The derailleurs, and integrated shifters, all Shimano, were of the "bargain" genre, the Acera only a step above the bottom line Tourney. And the style and composition of the frame looked identical to all the other newer, mass produced hybrids.  And in the end I had the same issues as aforementioned.  And to top it all off...no kickstand.  Yep, Kickstands are now considered "optional" equipment.
Feh!
Give me a rusty old scrap bike any day.  At least then I know why I have so much work to do!
ANYWAY!
Unfortunately nothing new to feature!  Oh wait, that's not true, I did get one ride done, this one a brand new men's cruiser.  I guess the reason I forgot it is it only lasted about six minutes before it sold, but I'll shoot a pic anyway!  We bought it from some folks who originally brought it in for a repair to the bottom bracket.  When they found out it was more then just tightening it up, and in fact needed to be replace due to a broken bearing ring and a gouged out race, they were disgusted as they only had had it for three weeks, they just sold it. Fine by me!
Also like to thank the MULTITUDE of re-pairs that came in yesterday, kept me hopping ALL day!  Hence the lack of new goodies, but have no fear!  I'm caught up with re-pairs and will be going on to finish up some new sweeties!
'till later!

"LIKE I SAID, A REAL LOOKER!"