Cheesy 80's decor at it's best. Set up as a super-comfortable swift city machine. The handlebars and stem were replaced so you can sit up. All of the cables were replaced. The chain is new. The tires were upgraded to Paselas.
This friction shifting smooth city machine doesn't look like much more than an 80's throwback - but it is tuned up, silent, and ready to roll forever. Simple as a bicycle gets, and anything can be fixed for about $.04 in 30 seconds at a shop or in your living room.
When I acquired this bicycle, it was in a serious state of disrepair. I almost nixed the idea of fixing it up, but with a radical name like Jazz Latitude, I couldn't resist. The frame is straight, and TIG welded steel tubed bicycles can last forever. The good news is you can lock it up without looking too fancy or worrying about scratches - but you don't have to sacrifice the perfectly smooth operation. This one is a true sleeper.
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