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Old 05-06-13 | 07:20 PM
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Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.

Originally Posted by gomango
I'm with you.

I saw an early 80s Professional in my favorite Merckx color which is silver.

Rolled right by our house a couple of weeks ago.

Went in and grabbed my Kvale, shoes and helmet to chase him.

Caught him as he was crossing the river bridge by our house in St.Paul.

Bought the guy coffee and we chatted about the Merckx.

He was the original owner and I would say he's pushing seventy.


I'll be the next owner.
I'm I the only one to whom that sounds juuuuuuust a touch creepy . . . ?
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