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Old 10-06-14, 10:43 AM
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It's not always the bike that gets the "attention", but here it is. 1974 or '75 Motobecane Grand Jubile. People say things like, "It's so shiny".

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Originally Posted by rootboy
this one. but only when she's riding it
Sorry but crescent cycles manufactured from Reynolds 531 manganese molybdenum steel get more attention:

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My vintage racing and touring and bikes:

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Originally Posted by crank_addict




Frankly, I suspect that little cute sweet pea in the trailer and the also very cute young lady (stoker?) standing next to the tandem would be pulling much more attention than the tandem rig ever will....
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or maybe this one



or maybe this one

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Originally Posted by bicyclridr4life
no matter which of my bikes I'm on, I'm ignored ... even on my "good" ones ...
I know the feeling, though once I got a comment, nice Schwinn when I was riding the 85 Le Tour Luxe, and once when I was riding the Lynskey, but not a word on the Mercian which is more visually attractive with very unique lugs then any of my other bikes.
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Originally Posted by Chombi
Frankly, I suspect that little cute sweet pea in the trailer and the also very cute young lady (stoker?) standing next to the tandem would be pulling much more attention than the tandem rig ever will....
Chombi - MOST definitely! Thank you kindly
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Originally Posted by -holiday76
or maybe this one
uuummmm ....





your bike is on fire





just sayin'
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My '73 Flandria 3 speed gets the most attention, I think people think it's older than it really is. Or maybe it's just the flamboyant chain guard.

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uuummmm ....





your bike is on fire





just sayin'
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Originally Posted by lotekmod
My '73 Flandria 3 speed gets the most attention, I think people think it's older than it really is. Or maybe it's just the flamboyant chain guard.

This is a good looking bike.
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
It's not always the bike that gets the "attention", but here it is. 1974 or '75 Motobecane Grand Jubile. People say things like, "It's so shiny".

But that crankset and chrome tips are so shiny!



This is my daily commuter and on the train I get many a questions, comments etc. about the bike. It looks great but people think I dropped 5 grand on it (if they only knew how cheap the frame actually was). People stare as I ride by and riding groups catch up to ask questions or put their game faces on to show they have the better bikes. I've actually started riding an old beater more often to avoid these moments (especially since a friend's Tommasso was stolen off the train).
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This one. Because it's 'Merrica and all.

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It used to be that Tempo I posted way back there, but now it's this one by far (and yes I know it's not even remotely C&V)
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Same kestrel 4000 different build
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Originally Posted by bikemig
Sorry but crescent cycles manufactured from Reynolds 531 manganese molybdenum steel get more attention:

@bikemig, I'm working on it now! But the rider is mostly Irish descent, not Swedish.



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@bikemig, I'm working on it now! But the rider is mostly Irish descent, not Swedish.


That is a good looking Crescent. Nice find.
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This gets the most attention, but I've got one coming that will likely get more Looks.
I'm thinking about painting it celeste.

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I think that Kestrel missed a fantastic opportunity to add half a dozen more stickers on that rolling billboard.
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