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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Posts: 2,746
Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
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"One man gathers what another man spills" It was time to pass the baton. Last winter I built a version of a Sports on a Raleigh international frame - 8-speed Sturmey hub, Velo Orange Tourist handlebars, 35c Paselas with fenders, my trusty B66 and racks with a Wald basket up front. It's light, fast and fits me much better. My 10-year affair with my 1966 Sports has come to an end, and it has fittingly been picked up by a young man starting his adulting here in NYC. It was clearly love at first sight, and I was delighted to bid farewell knowing it was going to someone that will appreciate it as I have. And I want to acknowledge the many forum members here that contributed to my understanding and love for these great machines.
James and his new 1966 Sports
My International Sports
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1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport