After so much elbow ~~oil~~ grease (thank you @Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works ), this is the result I'm proud of: A working Graziella, ready to take me around Salento (area in Pulia, south of Italy)(maybe that's too much... maybe I'll move just in the town ๐ )
There is still quite some rust, but the pedals flow and the brakes work well (enough).
Do you know this old folding-bike style? The original one was called Graziella, in the '60s, and then all the Italian manufacturers produced their version. But I think it's not known outside of Italy. Cheap, sturdy, practical... The old ones sell for a good price, if in good state (not this one ๐ )
Also a picture while I was restoring it:
crosspostated from: https://social.tchncs.de/users/lgsp/statuses/117150575857916610
That's awesome! It looks like it was definitely worth the effort!
This is what I love about bikes. Simple, cheap, repairable, and last forever with a bit of maintenance. And even if they deteriorate a bit over time, they can be brought back to life again :)