I think we are all dancing around the real question:

which one do you like riding more? take em out, come back and you will have your answer. Another trick I use, if its too close to call: flip a coin. if it comes up how you like it, you know.. if it comes up the wrong, you know..

All wrong anwers. The correct answer is that you need a blue pro-tour. And keep them all. See My Bikes to the left there if you have any further questions about which bike to keep.

The number one important feature of a bicycle is fit. Number two.... is the color.

Both bikes are the same size (54cm); both fit equally well. I also have a 1977 Centurion Pro-Tour (in blue) that is a nice match for the orange 1977 Semi -Pro. I'm leaning toward keeping both Semi-Pros in the short run; I do need to move something along for space and domestic tranquility reasons. The 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport seems to be edging it's way towards the door...:(

Yeah... I can relate. I "rotate" my bikes. Buying, selling, and sometimes regretting missed deals, or bicycles sold.

It hurts just to read this thread. But yet, I keep doing it.

Thank you - and yes, 30 is easy and I am now running a 13-34! But I swapped the original black Cyclone for a black Cyclone GT. Never tried 30 with the original -- I am thinking it wouldn't do it.

As others have stated, the right answer is to keep them both.

If you have to get rid of any of them, I am your size and could probably help you out :).

I'll happily test out your cabins! ;)

Tough one on the bikes. I vote blue, but I don't know if you already have something similar in the stable.

The camping cabins are on the slate for late Spring of 2016. I'm thinking simple, comfortable, and decidedly low tech. Any suggestions about what sort of tools and spares I should keep around for the vintage crowd? I'm a reasonable wrench, but this stash would be for folks to make their own repairs as needed...

Hi: since I am local I saw you put the blue one on the CL block. sadly, way too small for me. No bites? its a very good price but I think people just do not know what they are missing.

A few years ago I started taking a once a year I take an "epic" bike trip with a friend or two, so far always a credit card tour. The first one went through your backyard (if I'm looking at he right CL listing for the blue Semi-Pro. Always looking for places untravelled, Tour de PNW island sounds like a good theme! Will you be announcing reservations here?

A list of tools and spares:

floor pump
cheap bike stand
allen set
Chain tool
various freewheel tools and a small vice
open and closed wrenches
Crescent wrench
old tooth brushes for cleaning the bits
Pliers
crank puller? Warning that it won't work on TA or Stronglight, those folks should know better!
shop towels!
cleaning fluids, degreaser, chain lube
Spare tubes of various sizes-whatever you use gets tacked onto your bill, but at a lower markup than that toberlone chocolate bar that tempts you in the hotel fridge
Spare cables
Water bottles with your logo on them - a small profit center in itself! Leave an old, usable one for a dollar off...
Goo, Fizz electrolyte tablets, Cliff bars.
Bag Balm! or Chamois butter
Phone number for a local mechanic who would be willing to make a house call, or overnight emergency repairs

Call the area with all this the "bike spa".

Yes , I decided to hang onto the orange '77 Semi- Pro. Kind of a tough call, but I have my eye on a Classic French bike that I'm hoping to buy and ride in next years Eroica ( Calif version). At this point it's "one bike out before another comes in"...

Thanks for coming up with such a comprehensive list of parts and spares to keep on hand for cyclists visiting Orcas Island next year. Hoping to have at least one "camping cabin" available by June, but if not, there is a small cottage already on the property that I can make available as well. It's a little more of a proper space than the cabins I'm planning to build, but comfortable for up to 2 couples plus kids. Not sure about the protocol for "advertising" this here on the forum? Don't want to step on any toes here...

Well, there is a classifieds section...

If you want to PM me about the cottage...have you ever rented it out before? We're looking for new places to explore.

Normally I'd say orange, but the blue one is so perfect as it stands, I'd keep that one.

[edit] oops, didn't notice you had already decided. Not like there was a bad choice to be made.

Gugie - PM sent...

I truly hope someone here gets this- if just to post more pix of it!

Great looking bike(s)


BTW- I want to visit with [MENTION=177076]orcas island[/MENTION] and bring along a few bikes- he's got the fever for the old tourers and we ride the same size frames!

I think he's already got all the bikes I've got... To include the Stumpjumper Sport...

BTW- my Stumpjumper is a Bay Area bike from The Pedaler bike shop. I still have a copy of the receipt from the original owner.