Hoarder or collector?
11-14-22, 11:35 AM
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The hard line for me is collecting just to let rot. I really try not to leave bikes out side.
When I moved camp south, I was not prepared for the change of environment, and Watched in horror as the woodwork rotted off a couple of canoe's. Small craft are a lot like bikes, in that they have negative value to most people, thus people will start giving them to you. Of course fiberglass handles neglected a lot beter than wood or steel.
When I moved camp south, I was not prepared for the change of environment, and Watched in horror as the woodwork rotted off a couple of canoe's. Small craft are a lot like bikes, in that they have negative value to most people, thus people will start giving them to you. Of course fiberglass handles neglected a lot beter than wood or steel.
years (and years) ago I spotted a Stingray Apple Crate in a neighborhood near my parents
bike was sitting in the driveway in front of the garage alongside a few other bikes
stopped by to inquire about the bike - owner not interested in selling (not at all)
year or so later (can't recall exactly) drive by the house - bikes are still sitting outside including the Stingray - all rusted
11-14-22, 11:42 AM
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I have more bikes than my wife would like, but definitely not as many that I'd be considered a hoarder. Most of them, for better or worse, are hanging from the ceiling of my garage, so they aren't really "in the way", so there's that.
My biggest issue is that I went though a period where I was wrenching on them regularly, tweaking and cleaning and lubing, while now I mostly ignore them. And even riding has become less and less. But I know something will kick start my enthusiasm again, it always seems to. And maybe next year I will complete the few project bikes I have. And then it will be time to decide which ones to sell off. I guess I'm reaching that stage and that age where I need to be realistic, and bikes that I simply don't have time for will have to be purged.
My biggest issue is that I went though a period where I was wrenching on them regularly, tweaking and cleaning and lubing, while now I mostly ignore them. And even riding has become less and less. But I know something will kick start my enthusiasm again, it always seems to. And maybe next year I will complete the few project bikes I have. And then it will be time to decide which ones to sell off. I guess I'm reaching that stage and that age where I need to be realistic, and bikes that I simply don't have time for will have to be purged.
just last year I gave one bike that sat for 20+ years some TLC and rode it a number of times late last summer through the fall
recently acquired parts for a bare frame that's been sitting since the late 90's - hope to bring it back to life soon and be riding it this coming year
11-14-22, 11:50 AM
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better picture of the Schwinn Stings ( @ Bicycle Heaven )
we had two Schwinn Stings - still have one - sold a red one similar to one in above picture
I got the red Sting from a guy I met at a flea market
he noticed me buying bmx bike stuff and asked me if I was interested in a Schwinn Sting he had ; I immediately replied yes and he said I could follow him to his house
so I thought the guy probably lived relatively close by ... nuh uh ... he lived almost 1 1/2 hours away lol
11-14-22, 01:53 PM
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It's a relief to know that's a museum and not a private collection.
Though it does bring up the question: Were they the ones who spent just north of $14k for the Big Adventure bike when it was on eBay?
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Though it does bring up the question: Were they the ones who spent just north of $14k for the Big Adventure bike when it was on eBay?
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Several years ago I was looking for a specific part. I could find beat up ones, and I could find obscenely expensive ones. For a long time I searched- and I finally found a pretty clean one for a price I was willing to pay.
I mounted it, it was nice, but didn't like it as much as I would have hoped- and especially not for the time and energy I put into search and for the money.
I don't even think it was a week after I took it off and put it in a box- I saw another one on eBay and just about hit Buy It Now before coming to my senses... that ingrained instinct to chase was still on... even though I didn't want or like the prey.
I mounted it, it was nice, but didn't like it as much as I would have hoped- and especially not for the time and energy I put into search and for the money.
I don't even think it was a week after I took it off and put it in a box- I saw another one on eBay and just about hit Buy It Now before coming to my senses... that ingrained instinct to chase was still on... even though I didn't want or like the prey.
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All things considered, it's the best place for it, though I'm curious if it's a screen-used backup bike to the hero bike or a replica. The original was a bit rough as I recall.
The trick is to keep the ones you know you'll need for that Special Project™.
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The trick is to keep the ones you know you'll need for that Special Project™.
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Been cleaning in the garage and found an almost complete Alivio 95 group.
a rd-6208 rear derailleur, a pair of front and rear Altus derailleurs, a Deore XT front derailleur
Deore XT rear derailleur, Deore front derailleur, an Exage 500 LX front derailleur.
Going to have to have a blowout sale here soon.
a rd-6208 rear derailleur, a pair of front and rear Altus derailleurs, a Deore XT front derailleur
Deore XT rear derailleur, Deore front derailleur, an Exage 500 LX front derailleur.
Going to have to have a blowout sale here soon.
11-24-22, 01:07 PM
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Was digging through a box and found a Biopace 46t chainring, new pull. oy.
bet it's been there for over 20 years
bet it's been there for over 20 years
11-25-22, 08:02 PM
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Just picked up a vintage hifi outfit. Speakers are JBL C50s. Thorens TT, McIntosh amp. My hifi setups took a massive step up with this purchase.
I also have a couple sets of KLH and a set of Advents. Something will be leaving as I have about 14 feet of new gear coming in….
I also have a couple sets of KLH and a set of Advents. Something will be leaving as I have about 14 feet of new gear coming in….
we have some vintage electronics also
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Depends on who's lookin at the pile, there may not be much of a difference.
My chaos is untenable to many (including and maybe especially my wife
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I'm lucky I can handle it and I manage to come up with some ok results.
There is a method to most madness and ifin it works for you then you luck out, if not well....
My chaos is untenable to many (including and maybe especially my wife
)I'm lucky I can handle it and I manage to come up with some ok results.
There is a method to most madness and ifin it works for you then you luck out, if not well....
11-25-22, 10:09 PM
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