I did not think about that possibility - nor did I think it would be useful to open a new thread just for one bike. Other threads do not get "old" that fast, I think - as Singer bikes are anything but common.
Sorry for this...

No need to apologize!

Feel free to start your own thread about your bike!

As soon as the project is realized ( September 2010) I'll do so.

I'm glad you opened this thread. I never read it the first time around, but I'm not going to argue with the accepted forum etiquette because it is pointless.

Anyway, greatly looking forward to reading about your new bike (and hopefully seeing pictures of it!)

The project should be reality in September. At this very moment, the paintjob is being made on the frame. I'll let You know and shall show pics as soon as the bike runs.

....eagerly awaiting photos of the new bike.....

OK, Here we go. I can open a new thread if necessary (?)









Whatever one may think about Singer bikes, - ride one. I can't compare this machine to anything I know.

Wow, that's beautiful bike...

Fantastic. Congratulations on the purchase. That's a bike destined to become a family heirloom.

amazing.

Beautiful bicycle. Congrats. Get a good lock:-)

I will not offer any congratulations, because frankly I hate you I am so jealous, what a beautiful machine, and I am sure it rides like a dream.

Is it a sport tourer, rando, or fully loaded tourer? Or all in one?

Oh, and I absolutely love the pin striping

I use it as an every day bike. It is just a perfect machine, as perfect as a bicycle can be. I did not want it glamourous, - too much chrome ... all that stuff.
Just practical and beautiful for those who know. Also, I had long discussions with Olivier Csuka about the Son hub Dynamo: this is the first Singer ever with this equipment. I had to fight for it, - finally, Olivier agreed I was right.
It can be a Randonneuse, a travelling bike, with low-riders in front and without, and it is as fast as a racing bike.
I read a lot of stuff about people discussing these bikes. If You buy one ( or let it be built, that's more correct) to put it on the wall, that's spleen. But if some people think these bikes are not worth the money ( which, at least for this one costs less than a high level Trek Madone ....) they are just lying to themselves.
I ride (vintage steel) racing bikes. The difference seems to be like between a Ferrari and a Bentley.
( I never have driven one of these cars, but I think it is a possible comparation.)
I'll ride it and let You know more in a while. For the moment, I know this is the best bicycle I ever rode. I don't regret a single cent.