Hello from Kentucky. Old bird discovers bikes (again)
03-20-12, 01:16 PM
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Hello from Kentucky. Old bird discovers bikes (again)
We won't talk about how old but I've been bitten by the bike bug. Two weeks ago I rescued a 1974 Raleigh Sports from a flea market. It's getting new tires now, had the originals on. For some reason, I could not stop looking at this bike, brought it inside and looked some more. Last week, I rescued her sister, a 1971 Raleigh Sports. Her turn is next at the shop. What is it with this new fascination? I have been all over the internet in the past two weeks reading every thing that I can. How can I learn to work on my own bikes? Does it take a lot of strength. I am mechanically minded and even have metric tools.
03-20-12, 01:22 PM
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Howdy Happy,
Welcome to Bike Forums.
I have 7 years on you and started with a $15 old bike.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DW_C2212.jpg
Got this last week.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...DayRide014.jpg
Post in The Classic and Vintage Forum for much help.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
I have 7 years on you and started with a $15 old bike.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DW_C2212.jpg
Got this last week.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...DayRide014.jpg
Post in The Classic and Vintage Forum for much help.
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