These old bicycles remind me of my dating years. I find the "one [bike] of my dreams" and come to believe I can't be happy without her. Then after I spend a few hours cleaning, polishing, repairing, Then finally riding a few times..... I am back to Craigslist and yard sales looking for something new.

Fortunately collecting a preserving a few old classic-vintage bicycles is perfectly legal (or can be). I enjoy the wrenching, I like learning about the many old brands, and components, and I love the cycling. It's all win-win.