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Old 12-21-07 | 09:48 PM
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Bikes: The keepers: 1969 Magneet Sprint, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1973 Raleigh Twenty, 3 - 1986 Rossins.

Originally Posted by redneckwes
Ahhhhh tools..

When I started getting into this, a buddy listed all the specific tools I'd need.. Crank pullers, cone wrenches, freewheel tools,Workstand,..ect.

I said..."No way, I'm not going to get in to it that deep. " Wrongo.
Buying too many tools, unlike too many bikes, is not an illness. It's normal.

The only regret I've had getting back into the sport after a 28-year absence was the realization that I gave away all my specialized tools to a kid getting his first job at a LBS back in 1983. At that time, I figured I'd never touch a bicycle again. Well, I was right . . . . . . for 22 years anyways.

Figure I could have another mint Rossin frame for what I've spent replacing all those giveaways.
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