New Project-2004 Giant DS2 Warp

[DesertRyder]

Picked up at a local Goodwill online aution for $16.00 USD. 2004(?) Giant DS 2 Warp 20.5" frame size is why I bid on it.
I was wanting a new project and this looks like a easy, cheap one. New grips, remove the stem extender, and change stem to start.
The pedals look like they fold (?). I will probably replace those too.
Might make a good desert trail cruiser or loaner bike. We'll see if it remains in the stable...

 

[coomber]

They were quite well rated if I recall.

Pedals, cut the steerer, and get some cheap hydraulic brakes on. All sorted

 

[pwebb]

hmm I wish we had goodwill shops in UK if that is illustrative of what could be acquired!
I could do with a whole bunch of those plastic crates too - not finding similar/affordable in UK :-(

 

[DesertRyder]

So I started working on it last night. First thing I found was the rear freehub was just spinning. I spent about 30 minutes flushing with WD-40 and applying heat with a hair drier and I got it freed up and working again. Will reinstall axle and grease bearings tonite.
I have new grips ordered. I removed the stem riser adapter and now have a new top cap set coming.
I have parts bin aluminum flat pedals to replace the resin folding pedals.




I flipped the bike over and found the bottom cap missing on the FD shifter. . I think these are Vintage Shimano SL-MC38?