Bikes you should have never sold...
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i don't really regret selling any bike except maybe the 1981 Univega Specialissima. A good friend has it though so it's cool.
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Yeah, I still check in once in a while, even though I'm not doing much in the way of C&V these days. Good to see some of the old users still around.
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Mint Raleigh Super Course. Might have been my first flip. Long time ago. I don't wanna talk about it.
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In 1984 I sold all of my bikes so I could move from Nebraska to Colorado (to be a climbing bum). I was worried I wouldn't have enough $$$ to start a new life. I really do regret selling my Woodrup Giro-tour, Gitane Super Course, Lotus ???, and Mongoose Koz Kruizer. I didn't get back into biking until 2007 (if I'd kept a bike or two, I might have not lost so many years!). I also sold my stereo system which will never be replaced...
Since 2007, I have managed to find another Woodrup but regret selling off a Japanese Bianchi, a Rocky Mountain Classic, and a Trek 420 that would have been great for my wife (although the collage student I gave it to, really appreciated it!).
Cheers,
Chris
Since 2007, I have managed to find another Woodrup but regret selling off a Japanese Bianchi, a Rocky Mountain Classic, and a Trek 420 that would have been great for my wife (although the collage student I gave it to, really appreciated it!).
Cheers,
Chris
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I made a little money on it and I needed a little money at the time. Figured it'd be better spent on the rusty one that I already had. Got the rusty one going and realized then what I'd let go. The rusty one is still my favorite bike despite the looks of it.
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1985 Bridgestone Grand-Velo 1000, Asian market bike. Original owner bought it while stationed in Okinawa. One of my first flip bikes and I don't have any HQ pics of it.
1985 Raleigh Prestige
1987 Schwinn Super Sport
1985 Raleigh Prestige
1987 Schwinn Super Sport
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In 1984 I sold all of my bikes so I could move from Nebraska to Colorado (to be a climbing bum). I was worried I wouldn't have enough $$$ to start a new life. I really do regret selling my Woodrup Giro-tour, Gitane Super Course, Lotus ???, and Mongoose Koz Kruizer. I didn't get back into biking until 2007 (if I'd kept a bike or two, I might have not lost so many years!). I also sold my stereo system which will never be replaced...
Since 2007, I have managed to find another Woodrup but regret selling off a Japanese Bianchi, a Rocky Mountain Classic, and a Trek 420 that would have been great for my wife (although the collage student I gave it to, really appreciated it!).
Cheers,
Chris
Since 2007, I have managed to find another Woodrup but regret selling off a Japanese Bianchi, a Rocky Mountain Classic, and a Trek 420 that would have been great for my wife (although the collage student I gave it to, really appreciated it!).
Cheers,
Chris
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I dont regret selling my Lemond
But I do now wish I had sold it to my buddy who needs a bike rather than a stranger.
But I do now wish I had sold it to my buddy who needs a bike rather than a stranger.
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There are only two:
The first bike I bought when I started flipping which had but one small decal that said Focus. Superb Pro group (I still have some of the parts) and a very nice Tange 2 frame and fork. At the time I thought it was too small, but have come to realize that it was the perfect size.
The second was a Zunow that I had for a couple of months and then flipped.
The first bike I bought when I started flipping which had but one small decal that said Focus. Superb Pro group (I still have some of the parts) and a very nice Tange 2 frame and fork. At the time I thought it was too small, but have come to realize that it was the perfect size.
The second was a Zunow that I had for a couple of months and then flipped.
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Best beater I ever had:
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I regret selling my green Vitus 979, but only 20 years after the sale. Even back at my race weight of 135lbs I could still flex that frame enough to make the rear brake pads rub when climbing and was happy to get rid of it. Now I miss it, especially since the green is so rare, but if I had one again I'd probably get irritated by the frame flex again.
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I wonder if Dad regrets trading his '63 Vette in for a 4 door Corvair when I was born.
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Two that were fun, fit me, and still had original paint and mostly OE components:
1986 Centurion DS Ironman, bought new by me
1984 Trek 760. I was probably third (or more) down the owner line, but a fun refurbish.
1986 Centurion DS Ironman, bought new by me
1984 Trek 760. I was probably third (or more) down the owner line, but a fun refurbish.
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If there's one I'd want back, probably this one. But I don't really regret it. I gave it to a friend a while back and I'd do the same thing again.
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That Prologue...niiiiiiice.
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Spring of 1994 I traded away my very first real road bike (Trek with Campy Triomphe and SR filler parts, purchased new in 1985) for a full set of Jandd panniers that got fitted to my motorcycle for a coast-to-coast trip. I wish I still had the Trek, but looking back I would not trade the memories of that trip for it.
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1989 Pinarello Montello w/full Campy 8sp Syncro II, never ridden.
1985 Centurion Prestige, full DA.
1981 Centurion Semi Pro, full 8-sp Chorus conversion.
2006 Kestrel RT-700 frameset.
1989 Centurion Ironman Expert, 9-sp 105/Sora conversion.
1989 Cinelli Super Corsa frameset.
1998 Giant MCR
1985 Centurion Prestige, full DA.
1981 Centurion Semi Pro, full 8-sp Chorus conversion.
2006 Kestrel RT-700 frameset.
1989 Centurion Ironman Expert, 9-sp 105/Sora conversion.
1989 Cinelli Super Corsa frameset.
1998 Giant MCR