Well, it's that time of year: When the riding is reduced mostly to commuter miles for those of us in the colder climes, thoughts turn to our parts stash, spare frames, and needless bike builds.
This one was the superfluous
#5 in my stable. I have no need for it, but you can't leave an early 70s Raleigh Competition frame hanging. This one now lives at my office downtown in the Loop for lunch get-togethers or random errands conjured out of thin air to get away from my desk for a bit.
Contrary to prevailing opinions on the correct number of bikes to own, I've found myself very comfortable with 4:
The Commuter/Touring 650B
The Grocery-getting Riv-inspired MTB Townie
The 650B Rando
The Zippy Early 90s Handbuilt Racing Bike with Skinny Tires
But this Raleigh really doesn't need to be here.
Anyone else got that black sheep bike that doesn't really fit in to your stable, but can't seem to part with?