Hi from Belgium
09-05-08, 05:05 AM
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Hi from Belgium
I'm Brecht, male and 29 years old. I'm living in West-Flanders in Belgium, Europe. Right now I'm riding a 12 year old Venturelli hybrid bike, I have an old Raleigh roadbike at the attic in need of some heavy cleaning and I'm longing to buy a Spezialised Sirrus / Trek FX / something similar.
Hi!
Hi!
09-05-08, 05:32 AM
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Re: Hi from Belgium
I'm Brecht, male and 29 years old. I'm living in West-Flanders in Belgium, Europe. Right now I'm riding a 12 year old Venturelli hybrid bike, I have an old Raleigh roadbike at the attic in need of some heavy cleaning and I'm longing to buy a Spezialised Sirrus / Trek FX / something similar.
Hi!
Hi!
I hope you find things of interest here and answers to questions that you may have.
09-05-08, 11:31 AM
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Hello Brecht! I know that if you put up photos of the Raleigh in the Classic & Vintage forum, we will all encourage you in your pursuit of Raleigh excellence 
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Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
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!Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
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09-07-08, 03:21 AM
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Yeah. I started a new thread there with some pictures.
09-07-08, 06:50 AM
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Yeah. I started a new thread there with some pictures.
Very nice! I like the Arabesque components...are you going to tone down the bar tape?
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09-11-08, 08:21 AM
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I'm actually considering converting the Raleigh into a fixie. Probably with a flat bar...
And after wandering through these forums, it seems a lot of you are very keen on Belgium. Especially its beer, chocolates, French fries and waffles. But hey, that's pretty normal! 
Keep on biking! And don't drink & drive.
And after wandering through these forums, it seems a lot of you are very keen on Belgium. Especially its beer, chocolates, French fries and waffles.
But hey, that's pretty normal! Keep on biking! And don't drink & drive.
09-12-08, 09:16 PM
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Chocolate and beer is a winning combination, always!
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09-12-08, 09:21 PM
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Welcome to the Forums, I hope you enjoy them.
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09-13-08, 01:45 PM
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09-13-08, 02:19 PM
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Not bringing me chocolate and beer when visiting from Belgium--that would warrant a ban
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04-16-14, 02:58 PM
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It took me a while to get a picture of the bike. I have been riding the bike for about 4 years now. Unfortunately I got hit by a car three weeks ago, hence the wicked wheel.
Miche Pista Advanced cranks, Campy hubs, Weinmann brake, Mavic Open Pro rims, TTT handlebar, BBB headset.
Will become a SS instead of a fixed. Have mounted Cane Creek brake levers with one Crosstop for the rear and Shimano Tiagra brakes. White Ind. eno freewheel and Lizard Skin bartape.
Miche Pista Advanced cranks, Campy hubs, Weinmann brake, Mavic Open Pro rims, TTT handlebar, BBB headset.
Will become a SS instead of a fixed. Have mounted Cane Creek brake levers with one Crosstop for the rear and Shimano Tiagra brakes. White Ind. eno freewheel and Lizard Skin bartape.
04-16-14, 03:00 PM
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PS I eventually bought a Trek 7.5FX back then. Ran flat wihle commuting today. Hooray. And heading for the 35 years old. Double hooray.
Ran flat wihle commuting today. Hooray. And heading for the 35 years old. Double hooray.
