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Old 04-16-20 | 09:11 AM
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From: Fredericksburg, Va

Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster

Having survived several unemployment times in the last 20 years, I empathize with those of you impacted by this event. Often it is more demoralizing than any other contributor. Funds/revenue flow are on either side of that. Hang in there is the only advise I can give. Take advantage of what you have to keep busy.
This time around I am good. My funding stream is secure for a change. I can't believe how fortunate I am after all this time of looking at a dark future!
Having said all that, I have started to spend a little on bike stuff. It started with the recent De Rosa frame set. It is a slow process due to my needing to calibrate my expectations to current pricing of used parts! I don't understand how anyone can say the used market is trashed? It certainly is higher than 2 years ago, from my perception. Looking for Campagnolo parts doesn't help!
I have other interest that take my time, but for me, I am still working full days only at home. Gives me 4 extra hours that I don't commute, but I am a bit more productive.

I do have more time to look for the elusive good deal to fill the need.
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