Reform
04-28-09 | 08:32 PM
#26
Hah, I can beat you all.
I checked North Jersey Craigslist a few days ago, saw nothing. But a little later I checked again, I really don't know why... and now there was a mid 70's Raleigh Competition in my size, 24" or so, in apparently unmolested "needs tires and a tuneup" condition. I don't remember the price, I think $175. I didn't even call. How's that for self control?
I checked North Jersey Craigslist a few days ago, saw nothing. But a little later I checked again, I really don't know why... and now there was a mid 70's Raleigh Competition in my size, 24" or so, in apparently unmolested "needs tires and a tuneup" condition. I don't remember the price, I think $175. I didn't even call. How's that for self control?
04-28-09 | 09:20 PM
#27
Super Course fan
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,720
Likes: 9
From: Lost on the windswept plains of the Great Black Swamp
I can't even find huge Schwinns anymore.
I have not hauled home a bike since the C-Dale 2.8 last October!
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I have a white PX-10, a Green Dawes Galaxy and an Orange Falcon, now I'm done.
I have a white PX-10, a Green Dawes Galaxy and an Orange Falcon, now I'm done.
04-28-09 | 09:48 PM
#28
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
Likes: 1,050
From: Berwyn PA
Bikes: I hate bikes!
A decent Gitane popped up on CL last night that happened to be right down the street from me. It was a decent lugged steel frame in my size, but was otherwise unremarkable. Steel 700c rims, stem shifters, low end simplex components, crappy seat. I could have had it for $45. I passed! I think it's the first bike I ever looked at that was cheap , complete, and ridable that I passed on. It felt good 
In the winter time when I'm in wrenching mode I tend to load up on bikes, then when it gets warm and I start to really enjoy my favorite bikes I start to think about quality rather than quantity and I start to think about trimming down my collection. How many bikes do I really need that I don't ever ride? The answer is zero.
So I think I can happily exist with just 4-6 bikes Sure, if the perfect flip opportunity presents itself I'll be forced to take it, but overall I'm going to try to stick to a smaller , more efficient collection of bikes.
At least until next winter.
In the winter time when I'm in wrenching mode I tend to load up on bikes, then when it gets warm and I start to really enjoy my favorite bikes I start to think about quality rather than quantity and I start to think about trimming down my collection. How many bikes do I really need that I don't ever ride? The answer is zero.
So I think I can happily exist with just 4-6 bikes
Sure, if the perfect flip opportunity presents itself I'll be forced to take it, but overall I'm going to try to stick to a smaller , more efficient collection of bikes. At least until next winter.
I contacted the seller when he first listed it Saturday, for $75, I think? Anyway, I went and looked at all of the stuff I had, the bikes I have not had time to ride due to other commitments, all of the stuff that needs to go on ebay and never returned his call. I have been giving a lot of though lately to getting back to 3 bikes total for me and selling everything else.
04-29-09 | 04:43 AM
#31
Death fork? Naaaah!!
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,526
Likes: 937
From: The other Maine, north of RT 2
Bikes: Seriously downsizing.
My 12-step program only allows the purchase of bikes that are:
Both my size and better than what's in the fleet now or 100% sure sell quick turnover flippers. So far it's working.
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Both my size and better than what's in the fleet now or 100% sure sell quick turnover flippers. So far it's working.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
04-29-09 | 08:24 AM
#33
peddling fool
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 506
Likes: 1
From: Philadelphia PA
Bikes: Mid 50's Frejus, Late 50's Frejus, Early 1960s Frejus Professional, Mid 1960's Frejus Professional, Early 70's Gloria (branded), 76 Blue Pogliaghi
Parts...
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300309178026
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=270372317236
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260391353006
Frame
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290307033095
I got an earlier one (60's frejus frame) from the same seller for $75.
On dump day, I donated a bag of parts and a decent frame to the neighborhood bike works. At least I'm re-circulating.
I just have to stop looking at these last minute auctions...I am not yet ready for rehab.
04-29-09 | 08:39 AM
#34
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 607
Likes: 0
From: Crown Point,Indiana
We need to form a "support group" where we can get help if we start to fall off the wagon or are feeling weak.We need to form a 12 step program to guide us thru tough times.I say Step 1 should be:If its not your size keep going no matter how good a deal.Anyone got step 2?
04-29-09 | 09:17 AM
#36
BEHOLD! THE MANTICORE!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 2
From: 54914
We need to form a "support group" where we can get help if we start to fall off the wagon or are feeling weak.We need to form a 12 step program to guide us thru tough times.I say Step 1 should be:If its not your size keep going no matter how good a deal.Anyone got step 2?
04-29-09 | 09:33 AM
#37
peddling fool
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 506
Likes: 1
From: Philadelphia PA
Bikes: Mid 50's Frejus, Late 50's Frejus, Early 1960s Frejus Professional, Mid 1960's Frejus Professional, Early 70's Gloria (branded), 76 Blue Pogliaghi
Actually, there should be time shares on really expensive/holy grail bikes that none of us can afford but size works. Pass around that confente - I'll take the week of June 7th.
Wait...This isn't helping.
Nevermind.
Wait...This isn't helping.
Nevermind.
04-29-09 | 09:45 AM
#38
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 8
04-29-09 | 09:46 AM
#39
Pug lover! Dogs and bikes
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,161
Likes: 1
From: San Jose, CA
My g/f has raised the iron fist. No more bikes for me for a little while. Our living room has 3 frames, 2 bikes, 1 in the middle of being built, and 2 more on the way. 1 from an ebay win and another from a friend (unidentified Peugeot!)
I was happy with my fixed gear Nishiki... Then the road bike bug bit me. Now I'm feeling the hunggggggeeerrr!
I don't plan on buying anything for awhile... but I can't stop looking at CL and ebay.
I was happy with my fixed gear Nishiki... Then the road bike bug bit me. Now I'm feeling the hunggggggeeerrr!
I don't plan on buying anything for awhile... but I can't stop looking at CL and ebay.
