How many of your bikes are rideable right now?
#76
Half way there
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All but one can be rideable within 15 minutes. 2 immediately, 6 after airing up the tires, and one after installing pedals. The Raleigh Competition is still waiting for me to add decals and build back up.
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8/9 currently rideable.
The UE-8 needs a cotter pin filed correctly, something that's been vexing me.
I was down to 5/9 recently but just got my Look 753 (thorough overhaul/rust treatment/paint retouching), Look KG86 (separated bonded lug), and Parkpre MTB (snapped RD) all back in service within the past week.
I'm not counting my '72 PX-10 which is a long term repaint project and hasn't been rideable since the day I bought it and promptly stripped it.
The UE-8 needs a cotter pin filed correctly, something that's been vexing me.
I was down to 5/9 recently but just got my Look 753 (thorough overhaul/rust treatment/paint retouching), Look KG86 (separated bonded lug), and Parkpre MTB (snapped RD) all back in service within the past week.
I'm not counting my '72 PX-10 which is a long term repaint project and hasn't been rideable since the day I bought it and promptly stripped it.
#78
aka Tom Reingold
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Thank you for asking this. My rideable ratio used to be too low. I just took a look, and I see that N-1 bikes are rideable. Only the Raleigh 20 long-term project bike is not rideable. Once it's rideable, I'll sell it, as it doesn't suit me.
My wife and I took a vacation upstate this week, and I rode all three of my bikes there: the tandem (with her, of course), my Super Course, and my McLean.
My wife and I took a vacation upstate this week, and I rode all three of my bikes there: the tandem (with her, of course), my Super Course, and my McLean.
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“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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#79
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Bikes: 1964 Legnano Roma Olympiade, 1973 Raleigh Super Course, 1978 Raleigh Super Course, 1978 Peugeot PR10, 2002 Specialized Allez, 2007 Specialized Roubaix, 2013 Culprit Croz Blade
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My rideable bikes
All 5 of them:
1964 Legnano Roma Olympiade - My old race bike, had since new.
1973 Raleigh SC - Just finished restoration from "alley find", my new favorite!
2002 Specialized Allez
2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite
2011 Culprit Croz Blade, Di2, TRP Disc
1964 Legnano Roma Olympiade - My old race bike, had since new.
1973 Raleigh SC - Just finished restoration from "alley find", my new favorite!
2002 Specialized Allez
2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite
2011 Culprit Croz Blade, Di2, TRP Disc
#80
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Mine - 2/2
Girlfriend - 2/2
Oldest daughter - 1/2 moving from 24" to 26er wheel bike and need brake pads to complete.
Son - 1/2 gathering parts for his move to a Bianchi Kodiak 26er
Youngest daughter - 1 /1
What's funny is I am Jones'n hard for a road bike project for myself. Just can't find a frameset that's in both my size and price range.
Girlfriend - 2/2
Oldest daughter - 1/2 moving from 24" to 26er wheel bike and need brake pads to complete.
Son - 1/2 gathering parts for his move to a Bianchi Kodiak 26er
Youngest daughter - 1 /1
What's funny is I am Jones'n hard for a road bike project for myself. Just can't find a frameset that's in both my size and price range.
#81
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After reading this thread I realize I am in a minority. I have several riders ready to go, I also have collectibles that I don't ride and don't feel guilty for not riding. Then there are several waiting for the right part at the right price. I have been known to take at least five years to complete some projects and have bikes that have passed that milestone already.
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Personal bikes that I intend to keep would be 3 out of 5.
1. '02 Mercian Vincitore custom road fixed-gear
2. '82 Mercian Colorado
3. '71 Gitane TdF fixed-gear conversion (ridden all week at the beach, and freshly washed and lubed)
Given five minutes or so to select and install a saddle from the saddle bin, and we can add
4. '75 Motobecane Grand Touring - though, given an hour or two and time to swap out the stem and brake levers and fit toe clips, it could be a really nice ride
Given 3-5 hours of time, I could probably hit 5 of 5 -
5. '74-ish Allegro - currently a frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, centerpull hangers, seat post and binder bolt, but with most of the rest of the bike in boxes around it ....
Now, the stuff for sale is another matter -
1. '02 Mercian Vincitore custom road fixed-gear
2. '82 Mercian Colorado
3. '71 Gitane TdF fixed-gear conversion (ridden all week at the beach, and freshly washed and lubed)
Given five minutes or so to select and install a saddle from the saddle bin, and we can add
4. '75 Motobecane Grand Touring - though, given an hour or two and time to swap out the stem and brake levers and fit toe clips, it could be a really nice ride
Given 3-5 hours of time, I could probably hit 5 of 5 -
5. '74-ish Allegro - currently a frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, centerpull hangers, seat post and binder bolt, but with most of the rest of the bike in boxes around it ....
Now, the stuff for sale is another matter -
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I am an unusual 100%(5 for 5) at the moment, but the Bridgestone is going to be sold and the parts transferred to a new project just as soon as it arrives.
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My goal for the summer is to have all seven ridable, and at the same time no less. Each currently has one or more 'somethings' needing attention...I'll leave it at that.
#86
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mine is something that i have to classify, but all of my bikes are mechanically ready. here they are per status;
currently active - '82 Trek 720, '83 Nishiki Medalist, '83 Kuwahara mtb, '88 Diamondback Ascent mtb, '92 Bridgestone RB-1, '08 Trek Madone 5.2
mancave decor - '81 Miyata Pro, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '06 Toyota-United Team bike
bike left to other states - '90 specialized Allez
currently active - '82 Trek 720, '83 Nishiki Medalist, '83 Kuwahara mtb, '88 Diamondback Ascent mtb, '92 Bridgestone RB-1, '08 Trek Madone 5.2
mancave decor - '81 Miyata Pro, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '06 Toyota-United Team bike
bike left to other states - '90 specialized Allez
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7 ride able , one under restoration for collection. 2 bikes i use the rest stay where its warm and dry.
1952 Rotrax la'premier roadie, restored
1956 Rotrax vel de hiv Track, restored
1956 Holdsworth Hurricane, under restoration
1960 Andre Bertin c35, restored
1985 Avanti supersprint restored
1985 Sarroni Technotrat training ride
1987 Vitus futural 787 restored
2011 Scott Cr1 racer
1952 Rotrax la'premier roadie, restored
1956 Rotrax vel de hiv Track, restored
1956 Holdsworth Hurricane, under restoration
1960 Andre Bertin c35, restored
1985 Avanti supersprint restored
1985 Sarroni Technotrat training ride
1987 Vitus futural 787 restored
2011 Scott Cr1 racer
#88
Have bike, will travel
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12 are rideable and capable of finishing a century ride. Why own 'em if you can't enjoy 'em?
De Rosa Professional , Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Pinarello Gavia, Schwinn Paramount, Motobecane Grand Record, Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Origin8 monstercross, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
De Rosa Professional , Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Pinarello Gavia, Schwinn Paramount, Motobecane Grand Record, Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Origin8 monstercross, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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