Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I recently did a little late season bike gear organizing. It was a little eye opening. The good news is that the bikes are hidden from view except for my study, which holds four bikes.
8 bikes that are ready to ride. 3 are for my adult children
1 vintage Trek frameset
4 surplus wheelsets
3 new STI Shimano brifters
3 surplus crankset
3 complete caliper brake sets
2 sets of Cantilever brakes
2 surplus downtube shifters
1 surplus bar end shifters
4 surplus cassettes
2 surplus freewheels
3 surplus front derailleurs
3 surplus rear derailleurs
3 sets of pedals
3 surplus sets of fat tires for the Monstercross bike
2 surplus sets of knobby Cyclocross tires
1 surplus set of Gatorskin road tires
10 New in the box tubes
8 used but reusable tubes
1 front and 3 rear racks
2 sets of fenders
6 sets of brake pads
5 lbs of new and used fasteners
2 new sets of brake and shifter cables
2 floor pumps
4 frame pumps
2 sets of Look shoe clips
Yep, I'm glad the obsession is under control.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.