Originally Posted by KerryP

I thought that I would ride everything I own but when it comes time to go for a ride there are three that I just can’t put on the road. Ten years ago my wife surprised me with a pair of NOS Raleigh Pros, never assembled and in the original boxes/packaging. I assembled one but stopped short of attaching the tires. I tell myself, “glue ‘em on and take it out” but haven’t done it yet. If it were just a mint bike I would but it’s only NOS until the first time I spin the pedals.


The other one that has not been out is an eBay Paramount. Starting with a nice original paint frame, I’ve hung NOS Campy bits that I’ve been acquiring over the years. Same story as the on the Pros. The stuff is only new once and I enjoy the time warp factor just being near it. If I had a new 2009 Colnago I’d ride it. If I found a new, 30 year old Colnago I probably would not.

Kerry P

Originally Posted by Vin¢

I'm a newbie here, so please pardon if I sound sacreligious. I view an unridden bike like unused knowledge. It was built to be ridden, and should be if it is or can be brought to that condition. If I had Stevie Ray Vaughan's old Stratocaster, I'd play it rather than let it collect dust.