Bike(s) are a (relatively) new hobby for me.
I consider myself 're-treaded' (as opposed to re-
tired) 'cause I still work part-time in a hardware store.
The working's a necessity; I need the income despite being well into my '70's. My bike(s) have become a hobby out of a felt need to stay active as I grow on. I've always enjoyed them, while inevitable conflicts of career and family life impinged on my consistency. Never, ever worked on bikes professionally.
Tinkering though is a cornerstone in my life. My job brings me customers' questions, I reference my experience to bring them up to speed on what might be a path to a solution. Even the business itself brings me challenges, now that they're aware of what I'm capable of undertaking.
The balance between all this can be daunting in and of itself. Older can mean slower; I find that keeping my interest focused to be a hidden challenge.
Originally Posted by
Kontact
My personal bikes tend to be very straightforward and simple. So much so that they are almost like working on something different than a modern bike.
Exactly why I'm glad I kept my MBGR, an early '70's steelie. Compared to my CF Tarmac and a recently acquired alloy Diverge, my MB's an old friend I know well. I had
no interest in adding electronics when I brought myself up to speed with 21st Century bikes, other than accessories for safety and metrics.