Originally Posted by Barrettscv

So my wife and I might relocate this summer. This motivated me to take a hard look at the overgrown bike collection. While none of my bikes are completely redundant, I could reduce the quantity from 10+ to 4 and still have a bike for all kinds of cycling. This would include a 1971 PX10 for L'Eroica, a retro-roadie with Columbus SLX, a modern carbon road bike and a modern disc-brake gravel bike.

I should downsize. I throw the 1988ish Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra on eBay. it's somewhat redundant to my De Rosa Professional and should sell for a reasonable price. So the bike was sitting on eBay for several days. Since it's an excellent condition and mostly period correct bike at a sane price, I expect it will sell.

I decide to take it for one last ride yesterday. It's 32f, cloudy and windy. Yet, I'm achieving cycling nirvana. The ride quality on the Vittoria Pave tires, the responsive climbing & acceleration, the perfect hands-free balance & stability is creating a zen-like experience. The bike disappears while I'm cycling along, it's as close to human powered flight as I'll ever know.

I quickly took down the eBay listing. I'd be crazy to sell it.