Welcome aboard WheresWald--
Until I was 50, I rode a fairly nice bike that I bought in 1983. It was fun getting the upgrade (if that's the right word), and I guess I was kinda marking the occasion. I went a bit nuts checking out all sorts of new gear for awhile, but I've settled down and am happy with both my old and new bikes. Don't care to buy any more frames/bikes at this time.
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