Well, my retirement application is complete and ready for me to submit next week. I've really going to pull the trigger and retire before the end of the year. So while there is no financial need I do think it's time to get the collection under control. I do not need so many bikes to keep track of, maintain, etc. So to that end I've put down my thoughts tonight on how I feel about each bike.
I'm going with three categories. The keepers, the maybe's, and the ones that can go without a doubt. Not that any of it matters right now. I've got too much other stuff going on right now to even think about trying to move on a bunch of bikes locally in today's market. Although the Opus III and Team USA did go pretty quick when I listed them locally. Anyway this is just to put down my thoughts, share how I view them, and for fun. It's not a solicitation for interest or anything like that at all. I have enough on my plate with the health issues that are making me retire early and moving on bikes is not a priority at all.
And now for the deep dive into the depth of my rattled old mind and how I view all these bikes I've enjoyed over the years. And of course this will be a multi-post thread as I share a pic of each one. We all love seeing beautiful bikes right?
Please ignore any typos. My focus is crap here these past few years. Another reason I'm retiring early.
The bikes that are staying with no debate
Giordana XL Super – Still my favorite bike for how it feels under me
Krapf –Currently the vintage beauty in the collection and it rides so go, Superbe parts are magical
Team Z Lemond – Grail bike for me and such a good ride too
GP&GS Lemond – Rare bike, one of a handful Greg made for friends that I got my hands on
Davidson Impulse – Riding Nirvana, would only sell if I land another one in a more appealing color scheme
Colnago C40 – Best Carbon Fiber bike I’ve ever ridden
Azor Omafiets – Errand bike and my grow old on bike.
Coppi Neuron Mega T – Unique, probably never see another one. Love how fast it is and how it looks
Pashley Guv’nor – My only Path Runner and just play dripping with coolness.
Kirk Terraplane – Yeah, David Kirk built, amazing ride, drop dead gorgeous, need I say more
