The Mancave of vintage bicycles is finished.
02-09-18, 09:08 PM
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The Mancave of vintage bicycles is finished.
I moved into a new home 2 years ago. I posted pictures back them of my bicycle Lair in the basement. Here is the new and improved version. I also go through about 12 of my bicycles. Let me know if you like it.
Thanks
Not sure any other way to post a video on here.
Thanks
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02-09-18, 09:18 PM
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Nice! Love the layout, old Matchbox cars really cool. Tim
02-09-18, 09:28 PM
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It came out great! I think you will need an addition for the rest of the fleet. 
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02-09-18, 10:19 PM
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Man, for some reason I can't see videos on this forum 
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I moved into a new home 2 years ago. I posted pictures back them of my bicycle Lair in the basement. Here is the new and improved version. I also go through about 12 of my bicycles. Let me know if you like it.
Thanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8oAb5is2iU&t=28s
Not sure any other way to post a video on here.
Thanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8oAb5is2iU&t=28s
Not sure any other way to post a video on here.
It is like what Jay Leno has done for his car collection, you have done for your bike collection.
02-10-18, 01:10 AM
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A bit of inspiration.
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Challenge accepted ! Lol!
You've given me a little motivation to optimize my "bike space" -
Love it
You've given me a little motivation to optimize my "bike space" -
Love it
02-10-18, 07:29 AM
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Bikes and room look great.
What type of flooring did you use on the walls? Also curious how you’re suspending the bikes from the ceiling?
What type of flooring did you use on the walls? Also curious how you’re suspending the bikes from the ceiling?
02-10-18, 07:54 AM
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Super awesome. I'm trying to commandeer a room in my house....
02-10-18, 08:38 AM
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Lovely job - nicely laid out and oh so clean.....but you've misled us - that's hardly a cave! *My* environment is a true cave - too embarrassed to show it.
02-10-18, 08:42 AM
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Outstanding, just simply outstanding recruit....... 
oops wrong place and time period.
Nice cave, attention to detail is first rate throughout. Now I need an envy smilie face
Bill
oops wrong place and time period. Nice cave, attention to detail is first rate throughout
. Now I need an envy smilie faceBill
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02-10-18, 08:54 AM
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That looks fantastic! Very well organized, and the bikes are so clean! Nice job!
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Very nicely done. You have a great collection, I just have a small gathering in a closet in comparison. It must be a real pleasure to work on bikes there. Do you rent it?
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Now the workshop itself, its pretty much a disaster zone.
Are you available to redesign my workshop? It need a MAJOR rework!!!
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02-10-18, 09:29 AM
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Wow, just wow!!! I was able to see it via the link in the Colonel's quote post, thanks!
That is so amazing. Makes my bike cave look so plain and cluttered.
That is so amazing. Makes my bike cave look so plain and cluttered.
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02-10-18, 09:44 AM
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Thanks for showing! Something for me to aspire to for my new house. Trying to get mine set up now.
BTW, what is the setup you have on the Mercian?
Thanks!
BTW, what is the setup you have on the Mercian?
Thanks!
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