Since this has been revived let me do a little preview for this year. I still have several rides picked up the past two years to get into the "club". My second knee was replaced in November but is still giving me issues. Flex is only around 105 degrees so clipping and riding is a problem. I can do it but there is a catch and pain at the top of my stroke. I'm sure I'll get that sorted out though and plan on a good year's riding. I should also be able to get back to frequent long climbing rides, something I've avoided the past couple of years. That always helps the flat land speed to improve.

Here's what still needs into the club:

Bianchi Giro I recently picked up for a cheap winter ride.



Kestrel 200 SCI, only got in a few rides on it last year.



Gianni Motta Personal 2001r, held back last year by my weak legs



Losa built '82 Krapf, no doubt on this one. It just missed the club twice last year on days my legs sucked. This beauty is a rocket being held back by a fat, old man.



Moser Ax, picked up this winter and hasn't seen the road yet.



Oscar Freire (I think) Olmo Forma. Too small and one I don't plan on riding a bunch. Sticky shifting so I need to swap in new cables and housing. It was fast the couple of times I took it out last year.



Kelly Bedford built Pacenti I got from Kirk. Odd geo on this for me but curious to see what I can do on it and if it's a keeper or not. Have not ridden yet due to winter roads.



Raleigh Technium Supercourse. Still trying to sell this local but did several rides on it last year.



Raleigh Racing USA Prestige. Bought as another project bike with plans to refurb and sell. Got it done but didn't ride before winter hit. Will go on sale locally soon so may be gone before I get a shot at it. I do want to ride it to see how it feels under me. I just may not be up to full speed for several months yet.
If I wind up keeping this it's getting Superbe brakes to match the rest of the components. The stock brakes suck for setup due to the odd angle the cable housing has to run into them at.



Putting all these down is sort of embarrassing. I seem to have a full blown addiction going on here with this many newer rides in the stable. Not to mention there may just be one more steel Italian coming into the fold too. And.....with who good the Colnago C40 feels I really, really want to try a Look 585. I need an intervention!!!!