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Old 01-17-26 | 07:34 PM
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Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I

I'm enjoying the progress! During the year after I started cycling, I coveted a 1973 Mk IV. It became my platonic ideal racing bike, but it was beyond my resources as a 16-year old. I ended up with a Zeus Professional and never really looked back. About 40 year later I was in my LBS and spotted a blue mink Pro frame and fork in the rafters. I asked the owner to pull it down. It was complete but patina'd, and I was surprised to learn that my desire was gone. It was just another frame. The sentimental part of me still finds them quite beautiful but I've taken myself out of the market for one. Unless it was gifted!
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
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
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