I wanted to thank the folks here whose always extremely informative posts I was able to comb through helping me ramp my vintage steel knowledge quickly and allowing me to grab some really fun bikes. The collective knowledge and camaraderie here is unbelievable! I have had many hobbies over the years but working on and riding bikes is in serious contention for the number one spot and the c&v treasure hunt just takes it to another level.

Since I picked up my first c&v three months ago I have assembled a nice little beginners stable. First a lovely little '85 Bridgestone 500 that I had to pass to my wife since it was too small. She commutes on it daily and is now in love. Next up an '85 Centurion LeMans RS which is a joy to ride and in contention for my favorite, then a funky DBS, likely Taiwanese made frame in Tange Infinity that has aggressive geometry and while a bit heavy is also really nice. Then an '86 Trek 600 series that I thought would be my last acquisition but despite being in nearly perfect cosmetic condition, has a cockeyed seat cluster lug from the factory that has the whole frame cattywampus and is a project for another day. That emotional peak and valley kept me looking to fill the void. Thanks to forum member Force who said 'run don't walk' as I waffled, I snagged an '84 Specialized Sequoia that is a downright sublime ride. I think I have all my bases covered now with a nice tourer, a racey frame, a sport and the trek waiting in the wings, but for some reason I can't stop looking on craigslist and I have a permanent crick in my neck from looking at bikes going by hoping to see some slice of vintage steel hotness.

Thanks again!

Good work getting your knowledge up! It really lets you find scores, as you have already. I reluctantly sold a 1984 Sequoia as it just wasn't my size. Great bike.

It's not a problem until it begins to interfere with your daily life. Make up your mind how many bikes you want & then stop buying anymore. Most people won't think you're nuts until you have over 10 of them.

Make little or even no mistake about it. Regardless of how many bicycles, you have already, if the right one comes along, you WILL get it!

I have no interest in getting another vintage road bicycle. However, since I made that call, I have scored at least five - a Peugeot (good reason), a Marinoni, a Jamis, an Atala and a Bianchi. Oops, forgot about the Benotto and the Miele. That is seven bikes for a guy who does not want any more and certainly does not need anymore. But...

If something worth my time, and interest and in my price range, comes along - well, then, N+1 strikes again!