How do you go from newbie to the next level?
08-23-22, 02:42 PM
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How do you go from newbie to the next level?
I noticed my status is newbie. What is the next level and how do I get there?
Thx,
Kirk
Thx,
Kirk
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08-23-22, 02:49 PM
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Repeat after me:
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1...
-Kurt
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1,
N = N + 1...
-Kurt
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08-23-22, 03:26 PM
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08-23-22, 03:41 PM
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^^^^^^ I don't have a swing set either.......We see what we want to see! 
Best, Ben
Best, Ben
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08-23-22, 04:37 PM
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LOL. Got it.. My addiction only started last year, so I have a long way to go..HaHa..
I think I had 14 bikes at my peak and I'm down to 12 now. I'm starting to get more picky about what I restore/build.
I'm sure you've all been there.. Great Forum!
I think I had 14 bikes at my peak and I'm down to 12 now. I'm starting to get more picky about what I restore/build.
I'm sure you've all been there.. Great Forum!
08-23-22, 04:50 PM
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08-23-22, 06:08 PM
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it is a post count thing at some point it changes.
course we are all newbies, I learn things everyday here
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Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
Life is too short not to ride the best bike you have, as much as you can
(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)
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08-23-22, 07:06 PM
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Over the years, I've invested more money in tools, parts and components rather than actual bikes. I've restored dozens and have sold them off to hopefully happy new owners. I currently have 2 bikes that I ride regularly and about half a dozen frames ready to be aligned, faced and built.
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08-23-22, 07:26 PM
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You all are great. My first couple of bikes were simple repairs, then I built myself a road bike and now I'm tearing bikes down to the frame and doing custom paint jobs. My next bike is a 1960 Dunelt which I'm looking forward to restoring. I've already received a lot of great advice through this forum.
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You all are great. My first couple of bikes were simple repairs, then I built myself a road bike and now I'm tearing bikes down to the frame and doing custom paint jobs. My next bike is a 1960 Dunelt which I'm looking forward to restoring. I've already received a lot of great advice through this forum.
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08-23-22, 08:35 PM
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Welcome to C & V.
Once you get to 10 posts, you can post pictures, and I think "Newbie" disappears.
Once you get to 10 posts, you can post pictures, and I think "Newbie" disappears.
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08-23-22, 09:21 PM
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Hello Capt. Kirk! Welcome to BF. Yes, we have all been where you are. And we continue to learn here at BF. This is a great place for us N+1ers... Good luck with all your projects!!
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Good luck with all your projects!!aceves
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...this is helpful. Also, be very careful about only choosing your ideal size frame as an acquisition. And it slows you down even more if you build wheels for your projects, using modern. lightweight, box section rims and stainless spokes. I noticed you said you were painting now, so that also tends in the right direction. Basically, the more laborious your projects, the fewer bikes you will acquire.
I wish someone had told me this fifteen years ago.
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Hello Capt. Kirk! Welcome to FB. Yes, we have all been where you are. And we continue to learn here at FB. This is a great place for us N+1ers... Good luck with all your projects!!
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