Things people say when they see your stash......
06-01-13 | 10:10 AM
#29
Senior Member
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From: Liberty, Missouri
Bikes: 1966 Paramount | 1971 Raleigh International | ca. 1970 Bernard Carre | 1989 Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet | 2019 Specialized Diverge
"Are you planning to open a bike shop?"
"Do you ride all of these?"
"Hey, do you think I'd fit on this one?" (Usually coming from my 6' 8" 370 pound a$$ of a brother-in-law, pretending he's going to straddle my Freschi. Needless to say, I'm usually clenching a wrench with white knuckles every time he comes close.)
When fellow forum-ites visit, we usually just exchange a few knowing nods at each others stuff and talk about the ones that got away, or that we should've kept.
"Do you ride all of these?"
"Hey, do you think I'd fit on this one?" (Usually coming from my 6' 8" 370 pound a$$ of a brother-in-law, pretending he's going to straddle my Freschi. Needless to say, I'm usually clenching a wrench with white knuckles every time he comes close.)
When fellow forum-ites visit, we usually just exchange a few knowing nods at each others stuff and talk about the ones that got away, or that we should've kept.
06-01-13 | 11:26 AM
#30
Rides Majestic
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Westfield, MA
Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18
My wife was cleaning the basement last week and said, "There are 16 bikes down here! That's why we have no room, it's not the baby stuff." I replied, " Two of them are yours, and the baby stuff is getting in the way of getting more bikes
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06-01-13 | 11:44 AM
#31
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Rule # 1: Never show them the stash. They would go bonkers if they saw mine (the wife has, she sort of understands...).
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06-01-13 | 12:17 PM
#33
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From: Beautiful Long Beach California
Bikes: Eddy Merckx San Remo 76, Eddy Merckx San Remo 76 - Black Silver and Red, Eddy Merckx Sallanches 64 (2); Eddy Merckx MXL;
To be honest, I woke up one morning, looked at all the bike stuff everywhere and I kind of thought it had gotten out of control.
I decided to clean house.
So, now I am a bike geek with thirteen fewer bicycles.
The upshot is I haven't ridden this much in years.
Lots more ride time.
Nor do I feel like I have to keep looking for the next deal or project.
Feels great.
I decided to clean house.
So, now I am a bike geek with thirteen fewer bicycles.
The upshot is I haven't ridden this much in years.
Lots more ride time.
Nor do I feel like I have to keep looking for the next deal or project.
Feels great.
06-01-13 | 12:29 PM
#36
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 15,946
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
I usually hear:
"Are you selling any?"
"They look heavy!"
"Do they all work."
"Where do you find them?"
06-01-13 | 03:19 PM
#37
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From: STP
06-01-13 | 05:25 PM
#39
curmudgineer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Chicago SW burbs
Bikes: 2 many 2 fit here
LOL
My family probably whispers behind my back but only my brother comes out & says I have a problem. He's one to talk though, he's got half finished projects stashed in his garage & elsewhere including an 86 Mercedes, 92 Jetta, 65 Cadillac & 68 International pickup.
I've been quite frustrated going on 2 years now as I haven't had a proper workshop since October 2011, and I've been separated from most of my bikes since October 2012. Right now I'm living in a Residence Inn, and I have three bikes here with me in the room, one of which I acquired since moving in here, so everything is still good, considering.
My family probably whispers behind my back but only my brother comes out & says I have a problem. He's one to talk though, he's got half finished projects stashed in his garage & elsewhere including an 86 Mercedes, 92 Jetta, 65 Cadillac & 68 International pickup.
I've been quite frustrated going on 2 years now as I haven't had a proper workshop since October 2011, and I've been separated from most of my bikes since October 2012. Right now I'm living in a Residence Inn, and I have three bikes here with me in the room, one of which I acquired since moving in here, so everything is still good, considering.
06-01-13 | 05:31 PM
#40
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From: Orlando, Florida
My daughter calls me a hoarder and wants me to get help! A few days ago she took me by the hand, and walked me throughout my house and counted all the bikes and frames.....I was so ebarrassed when she found one in her closet! Lol! I went out today early in the morning to a community sale, and scored another one! I managed to bring it inside the house while she was asleep! :-) "I'm not a hoarder", I find and sell the bikes, but I do have about six keepers for now. I just rotate my keepers for the next one in the bucket list!
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06-01-13 | 06:50 PM
#42
Get off my lawn!
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Someone came into my office and saw 3 bikes against the wall, and said, "Are these all your bikes?" "No" I mumbled, not wanting to explain the 10 hanging in the basement just below her feet.
06-01-13 | 07:38 PM
#43
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: 2x Bianchi, 2x Specialized, 3x Schwinns
You're into single digits. I'd say you have it well under control!
06-01-13 | 07:55 PM
#44
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
My friend came over today to get some help with his vintage Ron Cooper, he works as a mechanic as a local shop (but is not that well experienced) and besides commenting that I "seem to have everything" like a spare Campy downtube guide and Cyclone derailleur screws provided an offering of Dalmore single malt and some Ricard liquorice liqueur.
I hooked him up with some Dura Ace pedals to match the Dura Ace group on the bike too.
I hooked him up with some Dura Ace pedals to match the Dura Ace group on the bike too.
06-01-13 | 08:04 PM
#45
Chip seal rocks
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What comes out of their mouths has a lot to do with their age. The guys older than me will just look around with a smile on their first visit. On their second visit they usually bring a small cycling item that they have held their entire lives. Perhaps a Wheelmen coat button or a tool.
The guys my age will offer a story of fixing a "tape on" tire or a local BMX event held many years ago. The sights cause them to think of something in their own lives which they share after "not thinking about that for a long time".
The young men, twentysomethings, racers or "riders" (dirt jumpers) that come by to visit enter the building slowly, briefly looking at everything and carefully touching as much as they can reach, an old number plate pinned to the wall or a broken part on display. They are wearing music devices and don't say anything. I ignore them and go back to work after saying "hi" since I assume they aren't listening to me anyway. I let them wander around. Later I get a squeeze on the arm and a smile. One will point a fist at me to bump knuckles, the others follow suit and walk out the door.
The thrirtysomethings leave their sunglasses on when they enter the shop and keep peering out at their car, worried it's going to get jacked by the neighbors, unaware the only locked doors in the 'hood are his.
I love all of the visitors. I rush to the door when I hear a car coming.
The guys my age will offer a story of fixing a "tape on" tire or a local BMX event held many years ago. The sights cause them to think of something in their own lives which they share after "not thinking about that for a long time".
The young men, twentysomethings, racers or "riders" (dirt jumpers) that come by to visit enter the building slowly, briefly looking at everything and carefully touching as much as they can reach, an old number plate pinned to the wall or a broken part on display. They are wearing music devices and don't say anything. I ignore them and go back to work after saying "hi" since I assume they aren't listening to me anyway. I let them wander around. Later I get a squeeze on the arm and a smile. One will point a fist at me to bump knuckles, the others follow suit and walk out the door.
The thrirtysomethings leave their sunglasses on when they enter the shop and keep peering out at their car, worried it's going to get jacked by the neighbors, unaware the only locked doors in the 'hood are his.
I love all of the visitors. I rush to the door when I hear a car coming.
06-02-13 | 12:06 AM
#47
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From: PAZ
You'd have to ask my mom, Scozim and Alex Moll - they have 95% of my collection at the present time
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