In Memory of One Cool Cat
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Bikes: Lemond Victoire, Cannondale.Mountain Bike, two 1980s lugged steel Treks, ancient 1980-something Giant mountain bike converted into a slick tired commuter with mustache handlebars, 1960-something Raleigh Sports
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Oscar Wilde once said, "A cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing." I'm thinking of that as I consider my own 1983 Trek 720. I've probably lavished more money on it than it deserves. It's got handbuilt wheels with Phil Wood hubs, a new drivetrain, a new Nitto stem and handlebars. It's got a little surface rust here and there and yet 23 years after taking possession, these up grades actually make it "better than new" in some ways. I'd be kinda surprised if I could sell it for more than $1K. At the same time, I don't think I'd want to sell it for any price.
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