Another New Guy...
07-22-16 | 07:06 AM
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Another New Guy...
Hey! Found the C&V forum whilst researching an early '80's SR I found on craigslist. Ended up buying the bike, stripped it down, cleaned it all up, touched up some paint, and put it all back together. Had a blast and now I'm hooked.
Now I'm constantly on the hunt for another project. The wife wants a road bike so, that is the new excuse.
BB
Now I'm constantly on the hunt for another project. The wife wants a road bike so, that is the new excuse.
BB
07-22-16 | 07:13 AM
#2
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Central California
Bikes: 2001 LeMond Nevada City, ‘92 Merlin Titanium, '84 Torpado Super Strada, ‘84 Schwinn Tempo, '81 Bianchi Limites, '73 Raleigh Supercourse
Good luck. Enjoy. Welcome. There are some great people here with loads of answers and help to any questions you will have.
07-22-16 | 07:39 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Philly
Welcome to C&V, enjoy the new ride.
Will we be able to see any pictures soon of the SR?
Will we be able to see any pictures soon of the SR?
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84 Bridgestone 400. 90's Basso Highway, 07 Rivendell AHH, 16 Clockwork All-Rounder , 22 Rivendell Roadini
84 Bridgestone 400. 90's Basso Highway, 07 Rivendell AHH, 16 Clockwork All-Rounder , 22 Rivendell Roadini
07-22-16 | 07:49 AM
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Extraordinary Magnitude
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
Hi!
Hopefully you can find Wifey a cool bike and then she'll be tolerant/supportive about this "bike thing" that you've gotten yourself into.
Hopefully you can find Wifey a cool bike and then she'll be tolerant/supportive about this "bike thing" that you've gotten yourself into.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
07-22-16 | 11:02 AM
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Bike Butcher of Portland
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: It's complicated.
You're doomed.
You're one of us, searching Craigslist, eBay, and estate sales like an addict, on the hunt for the next "score". The high will last momentarily, then on to the next score.
Memorize the n+1 mantra, beware the s-1 rule.
Welcome to the club!
You're one of us, searching Craigslist, eBay, and estate sales like an addict, on the hunt for the next "score". The high will last momentarily, then on to the next score.
Memorize the n+1 mantra, beware the s-1 rule.
Welcome to the club!
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
07-22-16 | 01:32 PM
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Cyclotouriste
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 11,785
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From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
Welcome! I think most of us ended up here like that, come to think of it. "Hey, a bike .... Maybe I can fix it ...."
07-22-16 | 02:38 PM
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From: Bloomington/Normal IL
Resistance is futile.
